Gwangyang Port Accelerates Full-Scale Implementation of Automated Terminal Construction Project

Korean-Style Automated Port Construction, Basic Data Survey Service to be Ordered in March

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority (hereinafter referred to as the Authority) announced on the 8th that the "Gwangyang Port Automated Terminal Construction Project," which will establish the country's first fully automated port across all areas (berth, transfer, yard) this year, will be launched in earnest.

The total project cost of the "Gwangyang Port Automated Terminal Construction Project," which passed the preliminary feasibility study by the Ministry of Economy and Finance last November, is 691.5 billion KRW. The main work items consist of manufacturing and installing port automation equipment, foundation work, various services (design, supervision), and incidental expenses.

Meanwhile, the Authority plans to issue a basic data survey service order in March following the decision to proceed with foundation work under a turnkey method (design and construction integrated bidding) through the large-scale construction bidding method review hosted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport last month.

Through this service, precise design utilizing domestic construction companies' technology, calculation of appropriate construction periods, and measures to minimize trial and error due to the application of high-difficulty and new technologies will be established.

The Authority aims to secure competitiveness of the Gwangyang Port container terminal and expand the introduction of automated ports in Korea through the automated terminal construction project. It is expected to contribute to the establishment of Korean-style automated ports by transferring and sharing construction know-how to other domestic ports (such as Busan Jinhae New Port and Incheon New Port) in the future.

President Park Seong-hyun said, "We expect the large-scale national project established at Gwangyang Port to revitalize the local construction economy," and added, "As a leader in building Korean-style automated ports, I feel a heavy responsibility and will take measures to successfully carry out the mission so that technology transfer to other domestic ports can proceed smoothly."

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik hss79@asiae.co.kr

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