Shipping companies consider most of the ship turnaround time as a critical factor when selecting a calling port for reducing costs. So, many researchers have been studying for the optimization of pre-planning and high-performance of the Gantry Cranes (GCs) in container terminals for faster loading and unloading. Therefore, in this paper, we propose an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)-based RTLS (Real-Time Location System) for reducing the ship turnaround time in ubiquitous port environment. In addition, pre-planning based on ubiquitous computing environment will support the GC and Yard Tractors (YTs), and reduce ship turnaround time more effectively. Especially, the proposed method enormously enhances the productivity of loading for the twin-lift system. It will reduce the whole lead-time in the process of port logistics.

This study is designed to analyze the production, employment, value added and income impacts that, in the event of designation and development of Haeundae as 'Convention, Movie, Marine Leisure Special Zone', its marine sector would have on the local economy. The realization of marine leisure special zone of Haeundae in Busan is expected to lead to a direct and indirect investment of approx. ￦13.6 billion, resulting in ￦68.0 billion in production impact, 850 jobs in employment impact, ￦28.0 billion in value added impact and ￦14.5 billion in income impact. This is expected to give a boost to a stagnant local economy, offering opportunities for the revival of Busan's tourist industry.