South Korean boxship owner SM Line has returned to profit in the third quarter and launched a bid to take over compatriot shipbuilder Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction.

Three consortia are in the running for the Busan yard, main creditor Korea Development Bank has revealed. One is led by SM Line and another by construction company Dongbu Corp.

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An 83.45%