Urban Underground Logistics Network, Eco-Friendly Packaging Containers... 146.1 Billion Invested in Future Logistics Technology

Development of Technology for Establishing and Operating Urban Shared Logistics Parcel Terminals (Photo by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport)

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Jiwon] The development of cutting-edge domestic logistics technologies, such as urban underground logistics utilizing urban rail transit and eco-friendly smart packaging containers, will be actively promoted.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on the 14th that it has decided to launch the "High Value-added Converged Logistics Delivery and Infrastructure Innovation Technology Development" project to support the rapidly growing living logistics industry.

To this end, the Korea Agency for Infrastructure Technology Advancement will call for organizations to carry out eight detailed tasks from the 15th of this month until April 17th, and research will begin in April.

This project aims to secure advanced logistics technologies at the level of developed countries by integrating the living logistics industry, which has been labor-dependent, with Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies such as robots, the Internet of Things, and blockchain through national research and development (R&D) investment.

A total of 146.1 billion KRW will be invested over seven years from this year until 2027. Thirteen detailed technologies in the fields of living logistics delivery and infrastructure and logistics digital information integrated management platforms will be developed.

Development of Fresh Logistics Packaging Technology and System for the Safety of Temperature-Sensitive Cargo and Reduction of Household Waste (Photo by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport)

To enhance the efficiency and safety of living logistics, which has surged due to the popularization of non-face-to-face services, eight urgent tasks will be initiated first.

First, since securing logistics infrastructure in urban areas is difficult due to high land prices, a system will be developed where multiple companies jointly use a single logistics facility. Efficiency will be maximized and traffic congestion and environmental pollution reduced through the development of underground logistics technology utilizing urban rail transit and utility tunnels.

In response to the rapid increase in household waste caused by the popularization of delivery and fresh food delivery, smart packaging containers that are reusable and maintain temperature will be developed.

Along with improving the working conditions of delivery workers, low-floor cargo truck loading beds and loading/unloading assistance equipment that can be mounted on vehicles will also be developed to ensure safe passage within apartment complexes.

The organizations for each task will be selected through a research project evaluation panel composed of external experts, and detailed information regarding the project announcement can be found on the Korea Agency for Infrastructure Technology Advancement website.

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