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This terminal, which began operations with one berth on April 1, was the first to open in Busan New Port in 10 years, after Pier 5, and began operations handling extra loaders deployed by South Korean and foreign liner operators to meet demand for local shippers' exports.

The opening of the other two berths was brought forward from June 17, due to strong demand from shippers.

With three berths operating, Pier 6 can handle up to 2.2 million TEU a year and help alleviate the logistical bottlenecks that have plagued the liner industry through the Covid-19 pandemic.

Carriers plying the South Korea-Japan feeder route started using Pier 6 last month. Previously, mainline operator ONE, Japanese operator Ehime Ocean Line and South Korean feeder operator Dongjin Shipping have been using Dongwon Loex's Busan new multipurpose terminal.

With water depth of 18 metres, Pier 6 - the first terminal with remote-controlled quay cranes in South Korea - can accommodate ships of up to 24,000 TEU and this month will start welcoming ships serving the East Asia-Persian Gulf and transpacific lanes.

Busan New Port, located in Busan-Jinhae Free Economic Zone's New Port district, consists of three container terminals - North, South and West.

The opening of the new Pier 6 berths will also mean Busan New Port will have a total of 26 berths operating.