2. Smart Ports: Key Concepts and Global Best Practices
i Acknowledgments The present publication was prepared by the Transport Connectivity and Logistics Section, Transport Division, ESCAP, based on country reports prepared by national consultants and the proceedings of the Online Expert Group Meeting on “Smart Port Development for sustainable maritime connectivity in Asia and the Pacific”, held in Bangkok on 27 November 2020. The Expert group meeting was attended by a total of 75 participants from Ministries of Transport and Maritime Administrations from member countries, as well as representatives of intergovernmental organizations, port authorities, universities, research institutes and the private sector. The study was led by Mr. Sooyeob Kim, Economic Affairs Officer, Transport Division with Mr. Changju Lee, Economic Affairs Officer and Ms. Kyeongrim Ahn as core authors; under the general supervision of Ms. Azhar Jaimurzina Ducrest, Chief of Transport Connectivity and Logistics Section. Recognition of contributions is also accorded to Mr. Kiwook Chang, Expert on port infrastructure and logistics of Transport Connectivity and Logistics Section, and Mr. Ang Chin Hup, Mr. Deng Yanjie, Mr. Myo Nyein Aye, Mr. Sophornna Ros, Mr. The Cuong Trinh and Mr. Tony Oliver for their technical input to the study. This study report was prepared by ESCAP with financial assistance and technical input from the Korea Port and Harbours Association. The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this report do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Secretariat of the United nations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.
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