KOTI - Korea Transport institute

For more than 20 years, supply policies of South Korean inland logistics facilities have been promoting for a massive hub. The representative performance is based on five inland logistics depots and 26 logistics parks. Inland logistics depots have been built systematically but may require additional units. Logistics parks are steadily supplied to the urban suburbs by switching from a quota Although the need for additional facilities for processing cargo inner city had been recognized, there was no plan or policy that can be executed. A standard logistics terminal, which may be a typical urban distribution facility, is now located inside cities inside due to urban expansion. Development of communication technology, the expansion of smartphone use, and diversity of cargo securing methods has outdated general logistics terminals for cargo handling. As a result, the role of cargo vehicle parking and office is greatly reduced prompting for the need to switch to a different concept. In addition, consumers have requested differentiating concepts for logistics services due to the development of e-commerce. However, it is difficult to build logistics facilities that are able to implement new concepts in the inner cities. Through redevelopment, general logistics terminals need to perform new logistics functions while improving regional competitiveness. In recent years, significant socio-economic changes have occurred in interindustrial convergence, job creation, and individual housing. It is a situation that cannot be overlooked by the logistics sector. Logistics parks consist of logistics centers, production facilities, housing, and commercial buildings. The disadvantage of logistics parks are they are mainly located in suburbs with horizontal structure development. Therefore, they require more three-dimensional mixed-use development features to operate within cities. This is made possible with state-of-the-art logistics parks that follow this new concept, so called e-Logis Towns. The e-Logis Town model starts from a complex concept of interindustry with a relatively small land allotment which is made possible by development of a three-dimensional structure as a major feature. Therefore, this study proposes the e-Logis Town model as an important policy alternative to the supply of logistics facilities. This important role as incubator centers can create jobs and new industries in the e-Logis Town. As residential housing problems become increasingly severe for low-income earners and the younger generation, policy measures are recommended for development.