Benchmarking 'Incheon'... Busanjinhae Free Economic Zone Authority Accelerates Gadeokdo-Jinhae Cold Chain Integration

"Reviewing Integrated Operation Models Linking Airport and Port"

Exploring Fulfillment Systems and Smart Logistics Solutions

The Busanjinhae Free Economic Zone Authority, led by Park Sungho, has launched an on-site inspection to establish an integrated logistics system. This project aims to develop a cold chain-based logistics strategy connecting the new Gadeokdo International Airport with the new Jinhae Port.

The authority announced on May 8 that, on the previous day, it conducted benchmarking visits to leading cold chain and integrated logistics facilities in the areas surrounding Incheon International Airport and Incheon Port. This initiative follows up on last month’s logistics innovation task force meeting.

The purpose of the visit was to explore ways to build a unified logistics infrastructure spanning the airport, port, and their hinterlands. The authority is targeting the establishment of a 'Sea&Air' integrated logistics system linking Gadeokdo International Airport and Jinhae New Port.

On the 7th, Park Seongho, Head of Busanjinhae Free Economic Zone Authority (4th from the left), stood in front of the camera during his visit to the LX Pantos Mega Wise Cheongra Center.

During the field inspection, they thoroughly reviewed the entire logistics process, from air fresh logistics handling facilities to e-commerce logistics and smart logistics centers. The first stop was the 'Cool Cargo Center' located within the airside area of Incheon Airport, where they examined the fresh cargo handling system equipped with refrigerated, frozen, and temperature-controlled warehouses. The facility is designed to minimize transfer routes between aircraft and storage, focusing on speed and quality maintenance.

Next, they visited the LX Pantos Megawise Cheongna Center near Incheon North Port to observe a fulfillment system that integrates all processes from inbound to delivery. They also reviewed the operational structure that responds to the growing demand for e-commerce logistics and considered the potential for further investment expansion.

Consultations were also held with Incheon Port Authority. The parties shared policies on hinterland development and logistics industry promotion, and visited the smart joint logistics center within the Aam Logistics Complex to assess examples of automation-based operations. This facility, which allows small and medium-sized logistics companies to jointly utilize advanced equipment, is expected to serve as a reference for the development of the Busan New Port hinterland.

Through this benchmarking, the authority comprehensively analyzed cold chain models linking air and sea, logistics based on e-commerce, and smart logistics center construction strategies. Based on these findings, it plans to develop tailored logistics infrastructure strategies applicable to the region.

Park Sungho, Head of the Authority, emphasized, "This inspection is a preparatory step toward fostering a high-value-added cold chain logistics industry," adding, "We will proactively establish an integrated logistics system connecting Gadeokdo International Airport and Jinhae New Port."

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