SMBC group has been active in financing ships for more than 50 years in Japan and abroad. Our strong balance sheet and natural dedication to shipping guarantees our long-term support to the shipping industry.
The creation of the Global Shipping Group has further anchored the bank's worldwide presence in Shipping Finance.
SMBC group’s Global Shipping Group has a leading edge in LNG Shipping and Container Shipping worldwide and provides finance for all shipping sectors and shipping-related assets.
For two consecutive years, SMBC group has ranked amongst the top 10 mandated lead arrangers and bookrunners in shipping finance worldwide with a total shipping portfolio in excess of US$ 9bn and a dedicated team of forty shipping finance professionals.