Busan Port’s Chainportal is an integrated platform for port logistics-related information share. Over the past few years, transshipment volumes and related costs have increased significantly at Busan Port. While this growth is exciting for the port’s…
Location: Republic of Korea
Busan Port Authority – Piezoelectric System
Busan Port’s Smart Piezoelectric System for Port Gates is utilizing the ports’ characteristics to produce green energy. Spearheading the global efforts to establish eco-friendly and self-sufficient goals for energy generation, South Korea aims to cut its…
Busan Port Authority – Recycling of aggregates for construction
Busan Port’s “Recycling of aggregates for construction” project is turning waste into resources in the port sector. As our population continues to expand at high rates, concern over resources is a global topic. Busan is spearheading…
Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority – Marine Plastic Collection and Utilization Network
Every year, 45,000 ships from all over the world arrive at Gwangyang Port. Plastics discharged from ships were being incinerated or landfilled as they were mixed with general waste. To protect the environment and create social…
Ulsan Port – Start-up to Grow-up Onestop Platform
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…
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...