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Port of Busan

Explore reference port details and available public AIS positions near the Port of Busan, South Korea.

View Busan Port
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22M TEU

Annual container throughput of 22M TEU.

Container/Transshipment

Primary port type: Container/Transshipment.

South Korea

Located in South Korea, serving regional and international trade.

Public AIS Data

Latest available vessel positions; coverage and reporting intervals vary.

About the Port of Busan

Busan is South Korea's largest port and a major transshipment hub in Northeast Asia, handling trade between China, Japan, and the Americas.

Port Details

  • Location: Busan, South Korea
  • Port Code: KRPUS
  • Type: Container/Transshipment
  • Annual Throughput: 22M TEU

Live Ship Tracking

Open the map to inspect the latest available public AIS positions at and around the Port of Busan. Vessel type, flag, destination and movement fields appear only when present in the source report. Destination text is entered aboard the vessel and can be abbreviated or stale.

Reading traffic around the Port of Busan

Busan in South Korea uses the reference port code KRPUS. The displayed throughput of 22M TEU is a rounded annual reference figure, not a live terminal counter. Port totals can use different reporting years and can include facilities beyond the area visible in the current map view.

Vessel positions depend on available AIS reports. Coastal receiver density, satellite relays, transmission intervals and vessel settings affect coverage and freshness. Destination text is entered aboard the vessel and can be abbreviated or stale; proximity to the port does not confirm a berth assignment or arrival clearance.

Maritime data sources

Vessel positions use available AIS feeds and public maritime datasets. Coastal coverage and update intervals vary by receiver network.

Frequently asked questions

How many ships are at the Port of Busan?

The visible number varies with AIS coverage and reporting intervals. It is not a complete berth or port-call count for Busan.

What types of ships use the Port of Busan?

The Port of Busan handles container/transshipment traffic including container ships, tankers, bulk carriers, and more.

How current is the ship data?

Read the latest available AIS report and its timestamp. Coastal receivers, satellite relays and vessel transmission intervals affect freshness.