Busan Port Authority (BPA) developed Korea’s first GPS-based Virtual Gate System to address severe truck congestion at Gamman Container Terminal in Busan North Port. The congestion stemmed from a unique operational structure in which trucks bound…
Location: Republic of Korea
Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority – Architecting a Next-Generation Smart Port Driven by Physical AI
Global ports increasingly face prolonged stabilization delays, weather-induced operational bottlenecks, and heavy vendor lock-in when deploying traditional rule-based automation. Motivated by these industry challenges, the Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority (YGPA) initiated a paradigm shift toward an…
Busan Port Authority – Standardizing Mooring Operations
Mooring operations are essential to safe and efficient port operations, yet they have traditionally been carried out under fragmented management structures and inconsistent safety practices. At Busan Port, mooring workers often operated within terminal facilities without…
Incheon Port Authority – ICT-based Smart Maintenance Technology for Port Infrastructure
Incheon Port Authority presents an ICT-based Smart Maintenance Technology for port infrastructure—a breakthrough solution that transforms port safety and sustainability in the face of climate change, disasters, and infrastructure aging. Korea’s port facilities, mostly built in…
Ulsan Port Authority – PortWise; Intelligent Port Logistics Integrated Platform
PortWise: Transforming Ulsan Port into Northeast Asia’s premier energy hub through intelligent logistics integration. This AI-powered platform revolutionizes bulk and liquid cargo handling with real-time hazardous materials monitoring, automated productivity analysis, and innovative start-up incubation. Experience…
Incheon Port Authority – Unmanned patrol drones to enhance port security
Incheon Port Authority (IPA) presents Korea’s first unmanned drone patrol system for port security—an innovative, scalable solution that redefines maritime safety through autonomous technology. The system conducts 12 automated patrols daily, replacing labor-intensive surveillance with precision-driven…
Incheon Port Authority – Net Zero Game Changer Initiatives
The Incheon Port Authority aims to become a Net-Zero port by 2050 by implementing comprehensive plans and long-term strategies. One of its major goals is to reduce GHGs by 50% by 2035. To achieve this ambitious…
Incheon Port Authority – ESG Open Innovation Project
Globally, plastic waste poses a significant threat, with a substantial amount ending up in the oceans each year. Marine ecosystems and human health are at risk due to plastic debris, while incineration of plastic waste contributes…
Busan Port Authority – Korean-made Port Cranes Initiative
The Korean-made Port Cranes initiative began out of a sense of urgency. In South Korea, trade accounts for 84.6% of the nation’s GDP, and due to its geographic situation, 99.9% of that trade is conducted through…