Ships entering Busan Port can now be tracked in real-time, regardless of their location on the seas. The Busan Port Authority announced that it has integrated a Global Automatic Identification System (AIS) into its self-developed transshipment monitoring system, Port-i.
This enhancement expands the vessel tracking range from the waters surrounding Busan Port to a global scale, improving access to operational information for port operators and logistics companies.
Port-i connects the operational status of all container terminals at Busan Port, allowing users to check berth assignments, vessel arrivals and departures, and cargo handling status.
Previously, the system only provided vessel location information for the waters near Busan Port. With the new functionality, users can now track the global positions and routes of vessels that have a history of calling at Busan.
The newly introduced feature highlights vessels expected to enter Busan Port on a map, providing their location information alongside the port's berth schedule. Users can view vessel movements on both 2D flat maps and 3D globe maps.
Additionally, the system allows users to monitor vessel traffic at major maritime logistics hubs, such as the Strait of Hormuz and the Panama and Suez Canals. Features for registering vessels of interest, tracking routes over specific periods, and searching for vessels scheduled to enter by port have also been added.
This service expansion is significant as it connects vessel operation information with port operational data. Previously, users had to rely on different systems to check vessel locations and berth schedules, but Port-i now allows for a comprehensive view of related information on a single screen.
However, further verification is needed regarding the frequency of real-time location updates, the data reception range by area, and the availability of vessel arrival delay prediction features. These factors will help determine whether the ability to track vessel locations translates into improved port operational efficiency.
The new features can be accessed without registration on the Port-i experience website. The official service is available for free through the Port-i menu after signing up on Chain Portal, the integrated platform for Busan Port logistics.
Song Sang-geun, President of the Busan Port Authority, stated, "With the introduction of the Global AIS, Port-i's scope has expanded beyond Busan Port to the world's oceans. As interest in new maritime routes, such as the Arctic route, grows, we will continue to listen to feedback from the field to enhance Busan Port's digital platform."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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