150-Year-Old Port of Busan to Welcome Global Port City Leaders

22nd AIVP General Assembly to Be Held at BEXCO in November Next Year

Busan's Vision for North Port Redevelopment and Eco-Friendly Marine Fuel Supply

Officials from port cities around the world will gather in Busan in 2027. Busan was officially announced as the next host city at the closing ceremony of the World Association of Port Cities (AIVP) General Assembly in Dunkirk, France.

Busan City announced on November 9 that Busan had been officially selected to host the 22nd AIVP General Assembly in 2027 at the closing ceremony of the 21st AIVP General Assembly, held on November 6 local time at the Kursaal Convention Center in Dunkirk, France. The event will take place at BEXCO from November 2 to 5, 2027.

At the closing ceremony, Oh Seok-geun, Busan's vice mayor for economic affairs, outlined the growth of the Port of Busan, which is marking its 150th anniversary this year, and its role as the world's second-largest transshipment port. He also explained the city's major port policies, including the North Port redevelopment and the establishment of infrastructure for supplying eco-friendly marine fuels.

Busan is officially announced as the host city of the 2027 AIVP World Conference of Cities and Ports at the closing ceremony of the 21st AIVP General Assembly, held on the 6th at the Kursaal Convention Center in Dunkirk, France.

Vice Mayor Oh invited officials from port cities around the world to the Busan General Assembly. He also shared plans to continue discussions and cooperation among port cities in conjunction with the United Nations Ocean Conference, which will be held in Busan in June 2028.

During the General Assembly, Busan City operated a "BUSAN 2027" promotional booth at the venue. It introduced Busan's vision as a maritime city and held social media (SNS) events and handed out commemorative gifts. The city also attended the members' assembly and plenary sessions, sharing its vision for the future of port cities in 2050.

Busan City also met with the newly formed AIVP Executive Committee and requested its cooperation in preparing for the Busan General Assembly. The committee will be led by Olga Farman, head of the Quebec Port Authority in Canada.

Busan City will begin preparations for the General Assembly with an on-site inspection by the AIVP Secretariat, scheduled for December 1 to 5. The inspection team will review venues, including BEXCO, and accommodation facilities, and discuss detailed operational plans. The city plans to work with the association to develop the General Assembly's direction and key programs by the first half of next year.

Busan Mayor Jeon Jae-soo said, "We will prepare for the General Assembly so that the discussions begun in Dunkirk lead to action in Busan." He added, "We will ensure that Busan plays a central role in cooperation among port cities around the world."

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