Pyongtaek, South Korea
Pyeongtaek is South Korea’s key industrial and logistics hub, home to major U.S. military bases and global tech giants.
Port Overview
Pyongtaek is located on the southwestern coast of Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, about 90 kilometers south of Seoul. As one of the five largest port cities in the country, Pyongtaek Port is strategically important due to its proximity to China and its role as a major logistics and trade hub. The port handles significant automobile imports and exports and has the fastest throughput growth rate among Korean ports. Its annual container capacity exceeds 2.7 million TEU, making it a key gateway for international maritime trade in the region.
Facilities & Infrastructure
Pyeongtaek Port features key terminals including the Pyeongtaek International RoRo Terminal for vehicles and the Pyeongtaek Dangjin Port International Passenger Terminal. Major cargo facilities handle automobiles, containers, steel, and miscellaneous goods, with extensive indoor and outdoor storage. The port is equipped with high-capacity cranes (up to 300 tonnes), container handling equipment, and limited use of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) for efficient cargo movement. The port also offers EV charging stations and advanced cargo staging and packaging services.
Container Terminals
Pyongtaek, South Korea’s container terminals have approximately 8 dedicated container berths, with a total annual capacity of around 2.5 million TEU. The terminals feature modern handling equipment and partial automation, including automated cargo tracking systems. Major operators include Pyeongtaek Container Terminal Co. and other local stevedoring companies. The port serves as a key logistics hub for the Seoul metropolitan area and offers 24/7 operations with advanced intermodal connections.
Port Services
- Container handling: Facilities for loading, unloading, and storage of containers, including Ro-Ro and general cargo operations.
- Cargo operations: Bulk, breakbulk, vehicle, and project cargo handling with indoor and outdoor storage, cargo staging, packaging, and measuring.
- Ship services: Bunkering, fresh water supply, provisions, ship repairs, garbage disposal, and pilotage.
- Warehousing: Indoor and outdoor storage areas for various cargo types, including overflow capacity.
- Customs: On-site customs clearance, documentation, and inspection services for import and export cargo.
Global Connectivity
Pyeongtaek Port, located on South Korea’s west coast, serves as a key gateway to the Seoul metropolitan region and central Korea, supported by extensive road and rail links. It is the closest Korean port to China, with frequent shipping routes to major Chinese ports, and also connects to Japan and Southeast Asia. The port handles container, vehicle, and general cargo, serving regional industries and supporting trade with global markets, including North America and Europe.
Port Statistics
Port Name: Pyongtaek (Pyeongtaek), South Korea
TEU Throughput: Approximately 1.2 million TEU annually
World Ranking: Around 70th globally by container throughput
Number of Berths: 44
Port Area: About 7.5 million square meters
Major Shipping Lines: Served by HMM, CMA CGM, Evergreen, COSCO, and other global carriers
