Busan Port is the world’s second largest port in transshipment throughput, hq-andling 11,430,000 TEU transshipment containers, which is 53% of its total throughput. Is there a plan to continue to increase transshipment volume? The Busan Porth Authority is working to analyze q-and improve its competitiveness as a transshipment port in areas such as lq-anding charges, port fees, transshipment time, etc. The Authority will conduct individual networking with shipping companies by identifying the companies that are likely to move to other transshipment ports or likely to increase transshipment volumes. Moreover, vessel arrangement strategies will be analyzed so that customized marketing activities can be conducted for each shipping company. A new inter-terminal transportation (ITT) system will be adopted to improve the efficiency of transshipment cargo transportation." ▲ Diesel transfer crane to minimize fine dust production. Fine dust reduction is a heated global topic. What are the BPA’s plans to reduce fine dusts produced in the port? "In line with the Government’s goal to reduce 50% of fine dust as compared to 2017 level by 2022, the Authority has come up with a comprehensive plan for fine dust reduction q-and is currently implementing detailed plans. First, major causes of fine dust are tackled: the fuel for yard tractor is planned to be changed q-from diesel to LNG; AMP facilities will be adopted; incentives will be provided to environmentally-friendly vessels; q-and all battery e-vessels will be used as a tour boat in the port. Moreover, dust suction vehicle q-and water spray vehicles were utilized to improve work environment for port workers, q-and various renewable energies, such as solar, hydrogen, q-and ocean thermal energies, are being reviewed for adoption." What are detailed plans to expq-and businesses in areas in line with New Southern Policy q-and New Northern Policy? "As part of New Norther Policy, we are conducting research with the ports in Russian Far East to develop logistics infrastructure q-and bases in the inlq-and of Russia to strengthen the logistics network between TSR/RCR q-and Busan Port. For New Southern Policy, we have designated Vietnam q-and Indonesia as our areas of focus, considering how much demq-ands are there for logistics infrastructures. On January 6, a special meeting was held involving shipping companies q-from 15 countries. Busan Port is paying attention to Vietnam, in particular, since it became fourth largest partner of Busan Port, contributing to its throughput a lot. Vietnam is highly connected with Busan Port q-and has a lot of potential as many Korean logistics companies are conducting business there. BPA Southeast Asia Office was established in Ho Chi Minh this April, which will kick-start overseas business of the BPA." Recently the BPA participated in a shipping & port conference in the Philippines to talk about the development q-and logistics operation of Busan Port. The trend in point was that port infrastructures are becoming mega-sized. Is the Authority taking any actions in this regard? "To respond to the continuous increase of number of mega-sized vessels, we need to have a new port design criteria q-and stable operational foundation. As container vessels q-and maritime alliances are growing in size, it is not only necessary to combine terminals to secure sufficient berth length, but also to have a comprehensive expansion of relevant services, such as tug boat service. Busan Port is planning to establish an optimal environment for mega-ships by preemptively securing port infrastructures based on flexible q-and resilient port policies. The key is to develop the New Port Distriparks. It has attracted 67 logistics & manufacturing tenant companies for the North Container Distripark q-and Ungdong Distripark so far. Once the West & South Container Distriparks are completed, an 8,460,000 ㎡ logistics complex will be ready. The Authority will work to ease regulation q-and to support operations for tenant companies so that logistics businesses can flourish in a free environment. Moreover, the Authority will put efforts to create a new logistics business environment with cold chain, Sea & Air, q-and shared logistics center, in addition to attracting investments q-from overseas logistics companies q-from Japan, China, the US, q-and Singapore." Global ports are rushing to adopt automation q-and develop smart ports. Moreover, the 2020 FIATA World Congress will be held in Busan. This means that Busan Port is at the center of global stage. How is the roadmap like for the smartification of Busan Port? "Busan Port’s strong point is its high flexibility. Port automation needs to be implemented considering such strong point of the port, as well as sufficient consultation with the government q-and labor q-union in regard to jobs. Currently the BPA is pushing forward with opening semi-automated terminals for West Container Terminal (by 2022), with 3 out of 5 berths to be ready for full automation. Moreover, the Authority is developing automated driving technologies for port transportation vehicles. Unlike overseas automated terminals highly relying on automated-guided vehicle (AGV), the BPA is planning to implement different port automation q-and create new jobs to make the port sustainable. FIATA World Congress is an annual global event participated by more than 3000 logistics experts q-from about 160 countries. The BPA worked closely with Korea International Freight Forwarder Association q-and City of Busan to be q-selected as a host of the 2020 FIATA World Congress. Holding the event in Busan will not only raise international recognition of Busan Port but also bring benefits to the local economy q-and domestic businesses related to shipping q-and ports. We will actively promote Busan Port as a transshipment port q-and introduce New Port Distripark projects q-and North Port Redevelopment Project in preparation for the Congress."

Interview with NAM Ki-Chan, President & CEO of the BPA: "Aiming to become a maritime capital of Northeast Asia as a logistics hub” Polinews met with BPA President Nam Ki-chan to hear about his management philosophy q-and the Authority’s future direction. ▲ BPA President Nam Ki-chan The Busan Port Authority started its journey with the keyword of “realizing social values q-and public benefits based on humanism”. What is your management philosophy to guide the Authority into that direction? "I believe that the BPA’s journey needs to reflect the zeitgeist, spirit of the time we are living now. After I took office last August, the following four management guidelines was set: people-centered, innovative growth, cooperation, q-and customer-based. q-and a team dedicated to realizing “social values” was newly established on September. Together with various parties, including civil societies, terminal operators, q-and Distripark tenant companies, the Vision Proclamation Event was held last December to present the Authority’s commitment.” How can the Authority realize the value for the ocean, as mentioned in the statement “we are whales too”? I believe this also has to do with the zeitgeist. Do you think this is in line with the philosophies of President Moon Jae-in q-and Mayor Oh Geo-don? Do you also think that your identity as a scholar is in line with the participation in reality? "Scholars should not neglect the values demq-anded by the times we are living in. Actual participation, rather than observing q-from a scholarly point of view, is an act of realizing the zeitgeist. I also wanted to utilize my expertise in practice to improve the realities in the field. After I took office, I hoped to incorporate the zeitgeist into the management guidelines q-and expq-and it into different areas.” ▲ Sapphire Prince entering Busan Port for the first time this year We are now faced with the 5th Industrial Revolution. What are Busan Port planning in order to establish a smart port in regards to the Revolution? "Cruise business is a case in point. For the first half of last year, 43 cruise vessels q-and 70,000 cruise passengers used Busan Port, meaning 7 out of 10 cruise passengers came to Korea via Busan Port. We are expecting 140 cruise services q-and 200,000 cruise passengers to arrive to Busan, Incheon q-and Jeju Ports next year. The Authority will be prepared to accommodate all the passengers q-and crew members until then. International Passenger Terminal (3 berths) will be the major cruise facility, q-and Yeongdo Terminal can be used in case more berths are required. We are also looking into diversifying the market; rather than just focusing on China, we are also considering Japan, Russia, Taiwan, etc. The Authority is reviewing to develop q-and conduct marketing for the routes in the Pan-East Sea areas in cooperation with Japanese q-and Russian Port Authorities, q-and to establish cruise q-and car ferry routes in case the relationship between the North q-and the South improves. ▲ Ovation of the Seas is entering Busan Port. "Trickle-down economics also apply to ports. As of last year, export volume of cruise supplies amounted to total 19.4 billion KRW (16.4 million USD), taking up 96.2% of the domestic vessel supply market. Despite the fact that the number of Chinese cruise passengers decreased due to political issues, Busan Port stq-ands sound by diversifying the market to Japan, Taiwan q-and Russian Far East. We also appreciate the support of Busan Main Custom. The Custom newly established Cruise Clearance Team in order to accommodate continuously increasing cruise business at Busan Port. Starting q-from May 1, passengers who purchased products outside the duty-free zone can get their tax-refund in their choice of currency, such as dollars, yen, or yuan. Customs q-and immigration area for cruise passengers are well modernized, meaning all the process can be completed in one-stop. "

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Seatrade Interview(2014_0407) by Mr.Lim Ki-tack

This interview, which was shown on Arirang TV on 11 November, Korean English Broadcasting, was to introduce the first Busan International Port Conference 2013(BIPC). source by Arirang TV, 11 November It can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDYFGeXE4CA