[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Haeyoung] The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced on the 13th that the vessel 'Suwako,' carrying 2,980 tons of industrial urea, has arrived at Gwangyang Port.


The Suwako departed from Qinhuangdao, China, on the afternoon of the 10th and arrived at Gwangyang Port around 12:30 PM on the same day. It then berthed at Nakpo Pier around 1:20 PM, underwent quarantine procedures at Yeosu Quarantine Station, and began unloading operations from 3:20 PM.


The urea brought in this time was imported by Namhae Chemical, the largest domestic urea fertilizer producer. Namhae Chemical imports 260,000 to 270,000 tons of urea annually from China and Southeast Asia, but it is reported to be short by about 20,000 tons this year.



A Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries official stated, "We plan to actively support by prioritizing berth allocation so that vessels carrying urea can enter ports nationwide in a timely manner."


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