• Journal of Korea Port Economic Association
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• v.40 no.3
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• pp.211-227
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• 2024

As the role of logistics shifts to a system that supports supply chain management, the roles and functions of ports are becoming more expanded, complex, and sophisticated. Ports have now moved beyond simply supporting maritime transportation to playing a central role in the supply chain and national or regional economy. As a result, national and local governments are investing and making efforts for port development. The purpose of this study is to analyze key factors for the development of Pyeongtaek and Dangjin Ports, identify their importance and satisfaction, and suggest ways to strengthen competitiveness. To this end, a survey was conducted targeting stakeholders at Dangjin Port, and the 13 derived factors were compared and analyzed based on importance and satisfaction. As a result of the analysis, the importance was found to be high in docking capacity, cargo processing speed, inland transportation connectivity, and creation of a port logistics cluster, but satisfaction with these factors was relatively low. In particular, the introduction of smart ports and improving the efficiency of CIQ (immigration and customs clearance) were found to be significantly lacking in satisfaction compared to their importance, requiring intensive improvement. In conclusion, in order to increase the competitiveness of Dangjin Port, strengthening logistics infrastructure such as wharf expansion, creation of a logistics cluster, and rapid cargo handling is essential. In addition, port operation efficiency must be increased through the introduction of smart ports and the establishment of an independent CIQ system. Through this, Dangjin Port will be able to achieve sustainable growth in the future.