alchedek March 2025

In 2012, Korea made a mark in the global pharmaceutical market by successfully developing the world’s first antibody biosimilar. Biosimilars, which are drugs modeled after biopharmaceuticals whose patents have expired, are characterized by maintaining the efficacy of the original biopharmaceuticals(hereinafter referred to as bio-new drugs) while drastically reducing the time and cost involved in development. The price of these drugs is also set at 50~80% lower than that of bio-new drugs, allowing patients to access high-quality medications at a reasonable cost. Now, Korean biosimilar companies have grown to the point of challenging the status of big pharma’s original biopharmaceuticals, shaking up the global bioindustry. Alteogen has led the advancement of domestic biosimilar technology by researching and developing next-generation biobetters with improved efficacy over existing biopharmaceuticals and biosimilars with equivalent efficacy.…

Through the <World Business> planning, we aim to bring you the latest news from companies around the world. From the launch of Samsung Electronics’s latest smartphone to the appointment of a new CEO of global company Hellmann, we introduce various global economic news. ‘alchedek’ will go beyond simple corporate news to present global corporate trends such as new product launches, business expansions, and reorganizations of the world’s leading companies, success strategies of companies that are attracting attention in the international market, and the latest issues and trends, allowing readers around the world to grasp the flow of the global economy at a glance.…

Samsung Electronics will launch the Galaxy S25 series in major countries around the world starting on February 7. The Galaxy S25 series will be released in more than 120 countries around the world, starting with South Korea, the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and Thailand. “The Galaxy S25 series will revolutionize the everyday lives of users”, said Samsung Electronics' MX Business Division President Tae-moon Noh. ”With the further-developed Galaxy AI, we will provide the most natural and personalized mobile experience ever.” In addition, the languages available for Google Gboard will be expanded to a total of 46 in time for the launch of the Galaxy S25 series. The Galaxy S25 series recorded 1.3 million units in pre-sales in Korea, which was held until the 3rd of this month, and…

Osnabrueck / Paris, January 22, 2025 In mid-January, Gilles Duffaut took over as the new Managing Director of the French subsidiary of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics (Hellmann France). He succeeds Alex Delrue, who has managed both the Spanish and French subsidiaries in a dual role for the past five years. With the creation of this additional position of Managing Director France, Hellmann sets a strong signal for ongoing growth and further development of its position in the strategically important market of France. Since opening its first own Air- and Seafreight branch near the Paris Airport Charles de Gaulle in 2019, Hellmann has continuously invested in expanding its network and product portfolio in France. Today, the logistics company is established in the French market with five branches and a wide range of…

Osnabrueck, February 7, 2025. Hellmann Worldwide Logistics is pleased to announce the appointment of Lee I'Ons as the new Regional CEO for the IMEA region and member of the International Executive Board, effective April 1, 2025. He succeeds Madhav Kurup, who has successfully led the region since joining Hellmann in 2008 and was recently promoted to the Global Management Board as the COO for Airfreight, Seafreight, and Contract Logistics. A South African native, Lee I'Ons brings 30 years of logistics experience spanning Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. He began his career with a shipping agency in Durban before moving on to Kühne+Nagel, where he held various senior roles over the past 26 years, most recently serving as National Manager Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and President of Middle East, and…

Osnabrueck, February 3, 2025. Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has acquired all shares in HPL Apollo, its perishable logistics joint venture previously co-owned with Mercury Aviation. This strategic integration underscores the commitment Hellmann has to expanding its global footprint in the perishable market and enhancing its capacity to deliver tailored solutions to customers worldwide. Headquartered in Los Angeles, HPL Apollo specializes in the transportation of perishable goods by air, sea, and road. The takeover of the remaining 50 percent of shares held by Mercury Aviation follows 12 years of successful collaboration between the two entities. Ivo Skorin, who has been with HPL Apollo since 2012, will continue to act as managing director of HPL Apollo, ensuring a smooth transition into Hellmann operations generating significant synergies within the company’s global network. Hellmann has…