Purpose of Establishment
KOBC (Korea Ocean Business Corporation) has been established to contribute to the national economic development by enhancing the competitiveness of Korea’s maritime transport industry through supporting the shippers’ stable introduction of ships and security of liquidity, as well as providing the maritime transport market with various services necessary for the industrial growth.
Business Areas
Investment Support
Investment on ships and terminals
Acquisition, management and sale of ships
Purchase and brokerage of bonds and stocks
Management Support
Analysis and information provision on the market
Development and management of marine transport freight index
Consulting service for ship investment
Management of Forward Freight Agreement Market Infrastructure
Guarantee Service
Investment guarantee on ships and/or terminals
Policy Support
Subsidy provision for gov’t policies
Research and study on shipping and ports-related issues
Support to the companies advancing to the overseas logistics markets
Human resources development in shipping ports logistics field