'2nd Anniversary of Inauguration' Nam Ki-chan, BPA President: "Early Establishment of Smart Ports through Digital New Deal"

Introduction of Eco-Friendly Ports Integrating the Green New Deal

Nam Ki-chan, President of Busan Port Authority.

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Joo Sang-don] "We will create a new leap forward along with the sustainable development of Busan Port through the Digital New Deal."

Nam Ki-chan, president of Busan Port Authority (BPA), who marked his 2nd anniversary on the 28th of last month, cited the proactive implementation of the 'Digital New Deal' and 'Green New Deal' as key future priorities. President Nam stated, "We plan to promote the early establishment of a 'smart and eco-friendly port' by linking with the 'Korean New Deal' as a core task," emphasizing, "BPA, which has pursued a clean and safe port, will complete a 'zero exhaust gas, fine dust-free safe port' through the Green New Deal."

BPA plans to integrate the Digital New Deal into its ongoing 'smart port' promotion plan by introducing advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) into port operations to establish an intelligent port early. To this end, BPA is concretizing and promoting projects including ▲the introduction of a digital twin platform to enhance the safety and productivity of Busan Port ▲the establishment of a blockchain technology-based transportation system to strengthen transshipment competitiveness ▲the construction and operation of an integrated data center as the foundation of a smart port ▲and the realization of a win-win smart port through the development of autonomous yard tractors.

President Nam recently decided to align with global efforts for eco-friendly ports, such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) strengthening regulations on ship exhaust emissions. Accordingly, BPA announced plans to proactively expand the Green New Deal to the port and develop Busan Port into a global port leading eco-friendly policies. To this end, BPA will promptly promote Busan Port’s Green New Deal through ▲entry into the liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering business to secure a foothold for eco-friendly energy supply bases ▲installation of shore power supply facilities (AMP) and promotion of LNG bunkering supply plans ▲and selection and implementation of 14 tasks for realizing an eco-friendly Busan Port.

Since his inauguration in August 2018, President Nam has emphasized 'innovative growth' as a major management policy over the past two years and focused on strengthening research and development (R&D) capabilities for knowledge management. Through this, BPA became the first port authority to attract national R&D projects such as the 'intelligent unmanned automation system construction,' accelerating the smartification of the shipping and port sector. Additionally, BPA has pursued smart logistics system development, including the 'blockchain-based real-time sharing platform for inter-terminal transshipment (ITT) transportation information,' and from the beginning of his tenure, has promoted the 'New Southern and New Northern' strategies to secure future growth engines for Busan Port. President Nam expanded related organizations and diversified business models, actively advancing overseas projects such as the development of a logistics platform in the Netherlands.

As a key task for the remainder of his term, President Nam proposed 'establishing management strategies and mid-to-long-term development strategies suitable for the post-COVID-19 era.' He said, "We are already conducting the 'BPA mid-to-long-term development strategy establishment project,' normalizing hybrid work methods combining online and offline, and building a non-face-to-face (untact) marketing system as a global port company."

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