Pyeongtaek City Moves to Attract Cargo to Pyeongtaek Port in Qingdao and Yantai, China

Pyeongtaek City Seeks to Increase Cargo Volumes at Pyeongtaek Port
Discusses Expanding Import and Export Cargo by Car Ferry in Qingdao
Reviews Operations at Yantai Port... Follow-Up Talks with Port and Logistics Industry

Pyeongtaek City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Choi Won-yong) has begun attracting cargo in Shandong Province, China, one of its major trading partners, to increase cargo volumes at Pyeongtaek Port. The city said on November 6 that it had visited Qingdao and Yantai from November 2 to 4 to discuss ways to increase import and export cargo carried by car ferry and strengthen cooperation on port logistics.

Pyeongtaek City officials pose for a commemorative photo after visiting Qingdao and Yantai from the 2nd to the 4th to discuss expanding import and export cargo via car ferries and cooperation on port logistics. Photo provided by Pyeongtaek City.

A 10-member delegation took part in the port business mission, including representatives from Pyeongtaek City, Gyeonggi Pyeongtaek Port Authority, Hanjin Pyeongtaek Container Terminal and Pyeongtaek Dongbang I-Port. In Qingdao, the delegation met with representatives of Shandong Ocean Shipping Group Co., Ltd. (SMC), heard about car ferry services calling at Pyeongtaek Port, and discussed ways to increase import and export cargo using existing routes.

In Yantai, the delegation visited the Atomy Brand Center, introduced Pyeongtaek Port's operations and competitive advantages, and discussed ways to expand the use of the port. It also reviewed operations at Yantai Port's terminal.

On the final day of the visit, the delegation attended the "Yantai-Korea Friendly Cities Exchange and Cooperation Forum" and discussed ways to expand exchanges with local port industry representatives, including Yantai Port Shipping Group. Pyeongtaek City plans to continue follow-up discussions with port-related organizations and terminal operators to attract cargo to Pyeongtaek Port.

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