INTERGIS Launches 4,600-Ton Bulk Carrier 'DK INOX'

Launched and Named in Yangzhou, China
First Newbuild in 14 Years... Fleet to Grow to Eight Ships
Plans to Add Three Small Bulk Carriers by 2030

INTERGIS, the logistics affiliate of Dongkuk Steel Group, has launched a newly built vessel for the first time in 14 years as it moves to strengthen its maritime transport capabilities.

The DK INOX is seen being launched after its naming and launch ceremonies. Dongkuk Steel Group.

INTERGIS said on October 29 that it held a launching and naming ceremony on October 28 for the 4,600-ton small bulk carrier DK INOX at Nakanishi Shipbuilding's Yangzhou shipyard in China. About 40 people attended, including INTERGIS CEO Choi Woo-il, Nakanishi Shipbuilding President Atsushi Nakanishi and classification society officials. This is INTERGIS's first newly built vessel since the DK ITONIA in 2012.

The vessel's name was chosen through an internal company contest. Derived from a French word meaning "stainless," the name reflects the identity of the steel group and its commitment to safe operations even in rough seas.

The DK INOX is expected to serve the Asian coastal shipping market, connecting China, Taiwan and Southeast Asia, with Korea and Japan as its hubs. INTERGIS currently operates seven vessels, transporting about 3.3 million tons of Dongkuk Steel Group steel products and bulk cargo such as grain, iron ore and coal annually. With the addition of the new vessel, its fleet is expected to grow to eight ships, while its annual cargo volume is projected to rise to 3.4 million tons.

Expanding its fleet is part of the company's growth strategy to become "Asia's No. 1 small bulk carrier." Amid a trend toward larger vessels, INTERGIS aims to target diverse transportation needs across Asia by leveraging the maneuverability and operational flexibility of smaller ships. The company plans to add three small bulk carriers, including newly built and secondhand vessels, by 2030.

In his congratulatory remarks, Choi said, "The DK INOX is an important step toward strengthening our shipping business competitiveness and securing new market opportunities. We will respond flexibly to market changes and steadily strengthen our fleet management capabilities to provide customers with reliable maritime transport services."

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