The Logistics Day ceremony will take place on October 30 at the International Conference Hall of the Seoul Chamber of Commerce and Industry, honoring individuals and organizations that have contributed to the development of the logistics industry. A total of 58 awards, including medals and commendations, will be presented.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on October 28 that approximately 500 industry representatives, including Deputy Minister Jeong Ui-gyeong and Shin Young-soo, president of the Korea Integrated Logistics Association, will attend the event.
During the Korea Logistics Awards, one Silver Tower Industrial Medal, two Industrial Medals, four Presidential Commendations, six Prime Minister's Commendations, and 45 Ministerial Commendations will be awarded, totaling 58 honors.
Kim Yong-pil, who will receive the Silver Tower Industrial Medal, is recognized for developing the first dedicated information system for international freight forwarding, supporting the digital transformation of over 1,500 small and medium-sized logistics companies.
The Industrial Medals will be awarded to Shin Gyeong-yong, CEO of Dongwon Logistics, for his role in establishing cold chain infrastructure in the metropolitan area, and Seo Sang-beom, a senior researcher at the Korea Transport Institute, for his research on logistics policy and system improvements.
Presidential Commendations will go to Kim Kyung-ho, CEO of Gwangjin TLS; Jo Dong-je, CEO of YSL Agency; Ji Dong-hwa, chairman of the Gangwon Freight Transport Association; and the Army Supply Command. Prime Minister's Commendations will be awarded to Gu Eun-jeong, CEO of Taeun Logistics, and Bae Seong-hoon, CEO of Willog, among six individuals and organizations.
Additionally, 45 Ministerial Commendations will be given to 36 logistics workers, including two long-serving delivery drivers and seven freight drivers, as well as nine logistics companies and organizations.
The second part of the event will feature a seminar titled 'Changing Logistics, New Opportunities.' Topics will include the automation of logistics through AI agents, based on over 1 million actual transport experiences, and the concept of 'dark warehouses,' which are unmanned logistics facilities operated entirely by artificial intelligence.
The seminar will also address the Arctic route, which has gained attention due to climate change. Discussions will focus on analyzing economic viability and stability based on real data, as well as strategies for utilizing logistics data to respond to supply chain and climate-related geopolitical risks.
The government is prioritizing the AI transformation of the logistics industry this year. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has outlined plans to support AI transformation through a next-generation logistics research and development roadmap and to modernize key inland logistics hubs, such as the Gunpo Complex Logistics Terminal.
Deputy Minister Jeong emphasized the contributions of 1.53 million logistics workers to the industry's growth, which has reached a revenue of 225 trillion won. During the ceremony, he will reaffirm the government's commitment to enhancing advanced logistics infrastructure and creating a safe and sustainable working environment.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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