Recent Changes in Shipping and Port Industries: The Korean Experience

METRANS Lecture: "Recent Changes in Shipping and Port Industries: The Korean Experience"Professor Hee Seok Bang, Dean, College of Social Sciences & Chair, Department of Shipping and Logistics Chung Ang University Seoul, KoreaSponsored by The USC Sea Grant Program and The USC Paul Hall Endowment for Marine TransportationThe Korean marine transportation and logistics system has seen rapid changes as China has developed large seaports that now compete with Korean ports. Moreover, Korea has sought to redistribute its population as well as its logistics industry by developing new seaports around the country both to foster economic development and to better distribute its population. Professor Bang has long experience in advising the Korea's Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (MOMAF) in both of these areas and will share some of his insights with us.TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2008, 10 AM - 11:30 AMNewman Recital Hall, University Park CampusFor further information: (213) 740-1961

Location: Newman Recital Hall, University Park Campus

Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

Contact: Georgia Lum