The Ulsan Port is the biggest port in Korea supporting industry. Many industries have developed at the Ulsan Port. While there is much potential for industries to develop in the future, start-ups usually face difficulties in…
Location: Republic of Korea
Ulsan Port – Implementing a comprehensive safety framework
The Ulsan port, a world-class port which manages liquid bulk cargo, has established the necessary port facilities and an inclusive safety net to protect the safety of the entire port and its users. The Ulsan Port…
Busan Port – Recycling of Plastic Waste
Maritime plastic debris is a serious and international problem, resulting in a danger to both marine wildlife and human health worldwide. The Busan Port Authority identified actionable insights concerning waste management at Busan Port, and then...
Busan Port – Leader in Maritime Safety
The Busan Port Authority (BPA) identified the need for the enhancement of safety and security measures at Busan Port in a sustainable way. BPA aimed to address these safety issues using Korea-developed, innovative technologies, thereby both...
Busan Port Authority – Covid19 Response
The Busan Port Authority and related organizations reacted swiftly and efficiently to the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic, ensuring zero cases of infection to community spread due to activity at Busan’s Gamcheon Port. When the first...
Busan Port Authority – Kakao Talk Chatbot for Port Statistics Monitoring
The Busan Port Authority (BPA) identified a need among the port’s stakeholders both internally and externally to be able to easily and quickly access the latest port information and cargo handling statistics. While data was already...
Yeosu Gwangyang Port – Community Outreach Program
Yeosu Gwangyang Port is Korea’s essential industrial backbone and the Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority (YGPA) is managing and developing a total are of 110 km2 and a total of 103 berths. Wanting to strike a balance...
Busan Port – Pop-Up Cruise Market
The Busan Port Pop-Up Cruise Market was launched in 2019 as the result of a need for new business avenues for local merchants among overseas tourists, and customer demand for improved shopping options at Busan Port’s...
Busan Port – Reinventing unused port space
From 2008 to 2022, Busan North Port in South Korea, is undergoing a massive renovation project. During this period, much of the area being renovated remains empty and unused. In 2017, the Busan Port Authority embarked...