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…
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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,…
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…
Busan Port Authority – Introduction of e-EIR
Busan Port serves as a gateway for the Republic of Korea, handling over 10,000TEU of imports and exports in container volume. With its small land mass, trucking is a highly effective means of land transportation and…
Busan Port Authority – Integrated Platform for Port Logistics Information
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…
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…
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...