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History History of HMM
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2024 Established the Premier Alliance to cooperate with MSC in Asia-Europe trade Announced a mid-to-long-term strategy to secure an operational fleet of 1.55 million TEU Declaration on Net Zero emissions by 2045
2023 Joined United Nations Global Compact(UNGC) First order for eco-friendly fuel vessels
2022 Unveiled future growth strategy Attained ISO 45001 for occupational safety and health management Opened digital booking platform 'Hi, Quote'
2021 Completed the first trial use of biofuels Released a future environmental strategy, 'Net Zero 2050' Deployed completion of eight 16,000 TEU-class mega containerships Ordered twelve 13,000 TEU-class eco-friendly containerships
2020 Rebranded the corporate name to HMM Deployed completion of twelve 24,000 TEU-class, the world's largest containerships Broke a new world load record by HMM Algeciras, the first series of 24,000 TEU-class containership Published the first Sustainability Report
2019 Launched a new corporate identity (CI) Joined THE Alliance as a full member Won an award for clean air work at the Port of Oakland
2018 Started an Ultra-Freezer service (-60ºC) Acquired ISO 27001 Information security management
2017 Completed Korea's first Blockchain pilot voyage and trial operation of IoT on reefer containers Started new East-West services under the 2M+H strategic cooperation agreement Formed the HMM+K2 consortium
2015 Launched a new Far East - Latin America service Opened a Container Terminal at the Port of Rotterdam
2014 Opened a global documentation center (GDC) in Mumbai, India
2013 Launched an application for smartphones and tablets using customers
2012 Received the first 'eco-friendly vessel' certification in Korea for mega vessel Hyundai Pacific Pride Established a ship management company Hyundai Ocean Service Co., Ltd.
2011 Joined world's largest shipping alliance, G6
2010 Held the opening ceremony of Hyundai Pusan New-port Terminal Opened a mobile website, HMM SMART
2009 Accredited the first AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) in Korea
2008 Established a subsidiary in Russia Established a subsidiary in Dubai, U.A.E. Established a subsidiary in Sydney, Australia Established a subsidiary in Vienna, Austria
2007 Established a subsidiary in Italy Established a subsidiary in Vietnam
2005 Established a subsidiary in India Expanded cooperation with TNWA and Grand Alliance
2003 Established a subsidiary for South-East/West Asia in Singapore
2002 Established a new internet vessel management system, the first in the shipping field
2001 Deployed Hyundai Kingdom, the world's largest and fastest 6,500 TEU-class containership, to the Asia-North America service route Established the world's first shipping portal GT Nexus with twelve world's leading ocean carriers
2000 Established a subsidiary in France
1999 Acquired 100% management rights for California United Terminal in Long Beach Opened Hyundai Busan Container Terminal, the largest public container terminal in Korea
1998 Launched global cooperation The New World Alliance (TNWA) Reached USD 4 billion in sales as the first in the Korean shipping industry Began cruise tour service to Geumgangsan in North Korea
1997 Secured a container terminal in the Port of Tacoma Entered Far Eastern Freight Conference (FEFC) as the first member of Korea Established a subsidiary in Thailand Established the world's first land-to-ship satellite communication system on the ship Selected the first 'Green Ship' in Korea, Hyundai Atlas
1996 Started joint operation of the Far East - North America service with K-Line Opened exclusive container terminal in Kaohsiung Acquired certification ISO 14001, environmental management systems, the world's first in the multimodal transportation industry
1995 Executed initial public offering (IPO) Established a subsidiary in Shanghai, China
1994 Launched the Korea's first LNG carrier, Hyundai Utopia
1993 Established Hyundai America Shipping Agency (HASA) in the United States Acquired exclusive use of container terminals in Busan and Gwangyang, Korea. Received both ISO 9002, quality management systems, and ISM code, international safety management
1992 Initiated on Asia Europe Express route with SEA-LAND Established a subsidiary in Europe and Hong Kong Launched car carrier service between the Far East and Europe
1991 Ordered the first LNG carrier in Korea Opened the Korea's first direct service between Busan and Vostochny
1990 Established Hyundai Intermodal Inc. (HII) for inland services in the United States Designated as the first LNG carrier operator in Korea
1989 Established a subsidiary in Japan
1988 Merged with Korea Marine Transportation Co., Ltd. Launched a double stack train (DST) service for Long Beach, Chicago and New Jersey
1986 Opened for an exclusive terminal in LA
1985 Launched full container service between the Far East and the US west coast Took over the world's largest ore & coal carrier, Hyundai Giant Merged with Donghae Merchant Marine and Shinhan Merchant Marine
1983 Established sales of container business Rebranded the corporate name to Hyundai Merchant Marine
1982 Established a subsidiary in the United States Commenced liner service in the Far East - US West/East Coast - Gulf of Mexico
1981 Launched Korea’s first ore & coal carrier vessel, Hyundai Pacific
1980 Commenced Asia - the Middle East liner service Launched Korea’s first car carrier vessel, Hyundai No.1
1978 Introduced container service between the Far East and the Middle East
1977 Launched bulk tramp service
1976 Established as Asia Merchant Marine on March 25 Made a contract for a consecutive voyage charter (CVC) with Korea National Oil Corporation Launched three VLCC: Korea Sun, Korea Star and Korea Banner
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