The two organizations will combine port operations expertise with AI, digital twin and cloud capabilities to drive logistics innovation

Busan Port Authority signs an MOU with Samsung SDS at its headquarters Tuesday for digital and AI-driven port and logistics innovation. [Busan Port Authority]
Busan Port Authority signs an MOU with Samsung SDS at its headquarters Tuesday for digital and AI-driven port and logistics innovation. [Busan Port Authority]

Busan Port Authority signed an MOU with Samsung SDS on Tuesday at its headquarters, formalizing a partnership aimed at building a digital and AI-powered smart port.

The two organizations have been in discussions on cooperation, including sharing case studies on logistics system operations, and the agreement is intended to move that collaboration into full-scale technical partnership. Under the MOU, they plan to work closely across three areas: digital connectivity in global logistics, AI transformation of smart port operations, and regular technology and business exchanges.

The partnership is expected to combine Busan Port Authority's port operations expertise with Samsung SDS's capabilities in global logistics, AI, digital twin technology, cloud services and IT — boosting the operational efficiency and safety of Busan Port while contributing to digital innovation and global competitiveness across the shipping, port and logistics industries.

"Our cooperation with Samsung SDS will further accelerate the digital and AI transformation of Busan Port and help develop it into a safe and efficient AI-based smart port," Busan Port Authority President Song Sang-geun said.


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