Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority, Measures for Logistics Transport at Gwangyang Port 마련

Discussion on Emergency Operation Plans Including Securing Terminal Facilities in Preparation for Cargo Solidarity Transport Refusal

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] As the Cargo Solidarity Union began a nationwide simultaneous general strike on the 7th, Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority (YGPA) is actively working on measures to ensure smooth logistics transportation at Gwangyang Port.

Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority (President Park Seong-hyun, YGPA) held an emergency management strategy meeting chaired by President Park Seong-hyun on the 7th and decided to enhance the execution of countermeasures derived from meetings with related organizations.

They also discussed specific implementation plans to minimize damage to Gwangyang Port caused by the collective transportation refusal.

YGPA expects that the current container berth occupancy rate, which is about 61% under normal conditions, will not face significant short-term transportation disruptions due to the strike.

However, considering the possibility of a prolonged strike, temporary container storage yards and alternative transportation means have been secured.

Along with this, a joint emergency response headquarters with related organizations and Gwangyang Port has been formed and is operating on a 24-hour basis until the strike situation ends.

Prior to this, on the 3rd, YGPA held a joint emergency transportation countermeasure meeting with about 20 working-level officials from related organizations including Yeosu Regional Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Office, Gwangyang City, container berth operators, Korea Railroad Corporation, and Air Force units.

At this meeting, they discussed securing alternative transportation means, issuing temporary license plates for yard tractors, and securing container storage yards.

Meanwhile, the Cargo Solidarity Union Jeonnam Branch held a send-off ceremony around the Gwangyang Port container berth at 10 a.m. on the same day, demanding the abolition of the sunset clause on the safe freight rate system, expansion of the safe freight rate application targets, and an increase in transportation fees.

An official from the authority said, “In preparation for the Cargo Solidarity Union’s transportation refusal, we are operating a joint emergency response team 24 hours a day from the 7th in cooperation with Yeosu Regional Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Office, the police station, and related organizations,” adding, “We will work closely with related agencies to minimize damage to port logistics at Gwangyang Port.”

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

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