[Asia Economy Reporter Dongwoo Lee] Pan Ocean announced on the 13th that it recorded an operating profit of 48.9 billion KRW and sales of 679.9 billion KRW in the first quarter of this year.
This represents an increase of 29.4% and 21.7%, respectively, compared to the same period last year.
The rise in the average Baltic Dry Index (BDI) by approximately 194% compared to the same period last year, along with efforts to expand SPOT operations and the fleet, are interpreted as factors leading to the increase in cargo volume.
However, compared to the previous quarter, despite a continuous BDI increase of about 28%, sales rose by 9.6%, but operating profit fell by approximately 19%.
Pan Ocean stated, "We expect a significant improvement starting from the second quarter when the contracted secondhand vessels and long-term charters, reflecting the continued market upturn, will be reflected in the performance."
They added, "Currently, we are striving to actively fulfill our role as a global corporate citizen in response to worldwide social demands for eco-friendliness and ESG. We will continue efforts to secure our status as a global leading shipping and logistics company by promoting LNG business and investing in eco-friendly facilities, thereby responding to social demands while enhancing profitability through these investments."
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