Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority, Recruiting Tenants for Gwangyang Port Marine Industry Cluster

Providing the Nation's First Dedicated Port-Type R&D Testbed Facility

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority (President Cha Min-sik, hereinafter referred to as the Authority) announced on the 28th that it is recruiting tenant organizations for the Gwangyang Port Marine Industry Cluster.

The Gwangyang Port Marine Industry Cluster, scheduled to be completed in November at Container Wharf No. 4 berth and Jungma General Wharf, will be provided as an R&D testbed dedicated facility supporting the aggregation and convergence of marine industries such as marine logistics, maritime transportation, marine resources, marine tourism, and marine energy.

The tenant facilities consist of 10 testbed site zones (156,000㎡) and 10 research office zones (total floor area 8,469㎡), with a basic tenancy period of 5 years, extendable up to a maximum of 10 years if an extension is desired.

The recruitment period is from the 28th to November 25th, and organizations wishing to move in can refer to the application guide on the Authority’s website, prepare a business plan, and submit it by November 25th.

An official from the Authority said, “With this recruitment of tenant organizations for the Marine Industry Cluster, we expect to establish a smart port through the revitalization of shipping port logistics R&D and proactively respond to the future port industry,” adding, “We will spare no effort to provide various support so that tenant organizations can maximize their capabilities.”