Emergence as one of the five largest ports of Korea, with the largest rate of increase in port traffic

1. 2008
   2,056 million tons
2. 2009
   2,280 million tons
3. 2010
   3,680 million tons
4. 2011
   5,020 million tons
5. 2012
   5,250 million tons
6. 2013
   5,683 million tons
7. 2014
   6,579 million tons
8. 2015
   6,535 million tons

• Emergence as one of the five largest ports of Korea following a dramatic increase in port traffic in 2010
• Recorded an annual average rate of increase of 47%, with the port traffic increasing by 2.5-fold in the past 3 years

Located in the vicinity of the Seoul National Capital Area with an excellent transportation network, and closest to China among other ports

• Closest Korean port to the ports of China (Port of Dalian:482km, Port of Dandong: 454km, Port of Qingdao: 593km)
• Access to a consumer market comprised of 50% of the population of Korea with Seoul, Gyeonggi-do, Chungcheongnam-do and Sejong City located within a 100km radius
• Easy access to other regions with extensive and systematic transportation networks comprised of expressways and an airport

Growth as a trade port with the extension of harbor facilities

• Preparation of diverse cargo handling measures instead of developing the harbor centering on the steel industry
• Function as an all-encompassing trade port, handling diverse types of cargo incl. general merchandise, grains, cement and liquids
• Convenience provided by the nearby container piers and passenger piers (established as an international port)

Timely transport of cargo thanks to its exceptional location conditions

• Receives nearly zero influence from typhoons and tidal waves, as it is located inside the Asanman Bay surrounded by land, and the has low frequency of delays in shipment caused by adverse weather conditions
• Port of Dangjin has recorded, on average, 6.8 days of storm and 26.3 days of fog, which are half of that of other ports
• Large vessels can enter and leave the port under all weather conditions thanks to the deep water depth of the sea route for entry/departure and the piers
• Short waiting period for vessels entering and leaving the port, which helps cut the cargo transport costs and ensure timely shipment

Benefits for the related industries with the establishment of a steel cluster

• The leading steel companies of Korea incl. Hyundai Steel, Dongbu Steel, Dongkuk Steel Mill, Hyundai Hysco, Seah Steel, Hwan Young Steel Ind, and Husteel, are based in this region, and attract the businesses in the related industries.

Convenient use of the piers by small and mid-sized shippers

• Two berths are in operation for joint use (50,000 ton and 30,000 capacity each), and another berth is currently under construction.
• The installation of the latest unloading facilities and equipment has shortened the unloading time and allows tailored unloading services.