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Port of Busan to Develop Remote-Control Technology for Harbor Cranes

BUSAN, Nov. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – The Busan Port Authority (BPA) announced on November 6 that it is launching a project to develop technology that will enable remote, unmanned operation of currently manned harbor cranes. Container port cranes, which are essential equipment for cargo handling operations, are divided into quay cranes that load and unload containers [...]

S. Korean Government Accelerates Port Automation Projects

SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — In line with the global trend towards harbor automation, the South Korean government has announced its intention to establish an automated foundation by 2025, and complete a smart maritime logistic system by 2030. With the automatic system, time spent loading and unloading a typical large container ship is expected [...]