To effectively respond to the megaship era and reinforce its global competitiveness, Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) launched a comprehensive infrastructure innovation project. While Ulsan Port naturally faced severe constraints with aging mooring facilities built over 30 years…
Location: South Korea
Ulsan Port Authority – Advancing Fire and Explosion Preparedness
As Northeast Asia’s leading liquid cargo hub, Ulsan Port handles approximately 31.2% of South Korea’s liquid logistics. Due to the high volume of hazardous material carriers, the port inherently faces severe risks of complex fires and…
Ulsan Port Authority – Urban Forest Creation
To align with national eco-friendly policies and drive sustainable regional development, Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) launched an innovative green initiative by transforming a long-neglected vacant lot (10,300 m²) within the Ulsan New Port hinterland into an…
Ulsan Port Authority – Customized Maritime and Port Content for Information Vulnerable Groups
Breaking New Ground: In a maritime world where visually impaired communities face complete information exclusion, Ulsan Port Authority pioneers the first-ever accessible port content initiative in Korea. In partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and…
Busan Port Authority – Safeguarding Port Jobs and Strengthening the Community
Busan Port recently faced two major workforce-related challenges. First, Jaseongdae Pier—the first dedicated container terminal in Busan—was on the verge of closure due to lease expiration and the North Port Redevelopment Project, putting 598 port workers…
Busan Port Authority – Unified Strategy for Safety, Health & Resilience
Busan Port Authority (BPA) has implemented a comprehensive strategy to enhance port safety, worker health, and disaster resilience. As Korea’s busiest port and the world’s second-largest transshipment hub, Busan faces increasing risks from automation, climate change,…
Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority – Building a Unified Safety Framework for Hazardous Cargo Handling
Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority has established a public-private-public cooperative framework to strengthen safety management at petrochemical-related piers in the Yeosu area of Gwangyang Port. Petrochemical cargo accounts for 54% of the port’s total cargo volume, making…
Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority – Vessel Decarbonization Study
In 2023, Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority (YGPA) conducted a decarbonization study analysing the 3,326 container ships that called at the port in 2022, to assess their progress against the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) and the Energy…