About KMTC
Korea Marine Transport Co. (KMTC), founded in 1954 and headquartered in Seoul, is South Korea’s leading independent container shipping company and ranks among the top global liner operators. KMTC operates a fleet of over 60 vessels, serving major trade lanes across Asia, the Middle East, India, and, most recently, the transpacific following a return after several decades.
The company is well known for its expertise in intra-Asia routes but has recently expanded its network with new weekly services connecting Asia to Mexico and the US West Coast, in collaboration with SeaLead and TS Lines on an upgraded service now featuring larger vessels. KMTC is also investing in fleet modernization, having ordered its largest-ever vessels—LNG dual-fuel and methanol-ready newbuilds—to support growing demand on the Far East–Middle East and Far East–Indian Subcontinent routes.
With a strong focus on customer service, sustainability, and operational reliability, KMTC continues to strengthen its position as a trusted partner in regional and emerging global markets.