Busan Port Authority Promotes Eco-Friendly Policies at Global Climate Change Response Conference

Attendance at the ‘C40 Port and Shipping Workshop’ Gathering of 96 Cities Worldwide

The China Representative Office of Busan Port Authority (BPA, President Kang Junseok) introduced Busan Port's eco-friendly development plans and achievements at the 'C40 Port and Shipping Workshop' held in Shanghai.

'C40' is a coalition of 96 major cities worldwide that collaborate to respond to climate change. This workshop was organized to discuss sustainable development directions for the shipping and port industry in response to climate change.

Major global ports and related organizations, including the Port of Singapore, Port of Los Angeles, Port of Long Beach, Port of Rotterdam, Port of Guangzhou, and Shanghai International Shipping Institute, participated in the event.

At the workshop, BPA presented customized eco-friendly policies tailored to Busan Port, the world's second-largest transshipment port located near an urban area, such as converting cargo handling equipment to eco-friendly fuels and operating onshore power supply (AMP) facilities.

Hwang Injung, Head of the BPA China Representative Office, stated, "To maintain and enhance port competitiveness, eco-friendly policies such as carbon neutrality in response to the climate crisis are essential," adding, "BPA will continue to inform global shipping companies, ports, and stakeholders of these efforts and achievements."

BPA is promoting Busan Port's eco-friendly policies at the global climate change response international conference.

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