Intra-Asia specialist shipping line KMTC marks 20 years in Hong Kong

KOREA's intra-Asia specialist shipping line KMTC has celebrated 20 years in Hong Kong with a celebration dinner and cocktail reception at the Kowloon Shangri-La.

The event was well attended by over 200 people, including senior staff from both Hong Kong and Korea as well as with a large number of the carrier's customers.

KMTC president JS Park praised the efforts of the company's Hong Kong staff, which has grown significantly from a single service in 1992.

"After 20 years we are now proud to say that KMTC has become the leading carrier in the Intra-Asia region," Mr Park said.

This year also marks KMTC's 58th anniversary, a year in which the company expects to handle a total of 1.3 million TEU, up from 800,000 TEU just five years ago.

Mr Park said that such growth was attributable to the hard work of the company's staff and the continued support of KMTC's customers.

Speaking to the Hong Kong Shipping Gazette, a number of long-time KMTC customers explained why they continue to do business with the Korean carrier.

"Good service with competitive rates," said Onwin Container Line general manager Tommy Wong.

Eric Chan, whose company Fregate Logistics, has been shipping with KMTC for over 15 years, said that the Korean carrier has continued to provide good intra-Asia connectivity.

ESA Shipping's Mirriam Chan noted that KMTC's dedication to service excellence even in difficult times was a key to her continued support. "Service is their motto," she said.