In recent years, TIPC has not only promoted the development of Passenger Transportation and optimization of clearance facilities, but also echoed the Executive Yuan's policy of “Salute to the Seas” and benefitted from successful experiences of international ports. We have established and designed recreational and yacht-related services under the principle of “no impact on cargo functionality”, and also cooperated with local tourism authorities in the development of sightseeing services in the port area. Meanwhile, we have integrated land development with local landscapes and resources, revitalized existing lands and functions, and created business opportunities of waterfront recreation. Besides, we also invested in construction or superficies transfer in accordance with Commercial Port Law, in which the investment mode is selected based on market demand, development scale, and operation period, along with the investment in hardware facilities, which are described as below.

1. New Construction Project of International Passenger Clearance Terminal of Suao Port
   Following MOTC approval on “Forward-looking Infrastructure Development Project - Recreation and Waterfront Project”, the old warehouses were demolished and construction of tourism facilities was carried out. It is expected that this project will provide cruise ships with the space required for CIQS inspection and serve as a recreational site for travelers, such as marine sightseeing, composite shopping area, outdoor parking lots, as well as arts and cultural performances. Construction commenced in June 2022 and was completed in December 2023.
2. Suao Port Tourism Services and Facilities Project (Forward-looking project)
   In line with the forward-looking project, we promote expansion of the existing tourism facilities at Suao Port, improve the service standard, and upgrade the surrounding environment.
3. Port of Keelung Military Terminal Relocation and Backline Facilities Reconstruction Project
   Through the relocation of Keelung Port East Military Terminal 4 and 5 and Weihai Camp, the port retains its existing functions of passenger and cargo transportations, and concurrently takes care of water-friendliness, recreation, and tourism, as well as uplifts military forces, creating a win-win-win situation for the Keelung City, Keelung Port, and the needs for national defense.
4. Port of Kaohsiung Passenger Transportation Zone Construction Project
   Kaohsiung Cruise Port Terminal No.18 to 21 has been assigned to promote the “Kaohsiung Port Passenger Transportation Zone Construction Project” in order to improve the existing passenger transportation facilities, provide convenient and comfortable space for inbound travelers, and at the same time promote the development of neighboring lands of Kaohsiung Port and the city through crowd introduction, so as to facilitate the development of national and local tourism industries.
5. Port of Hualien #14 Warehouse Passenger Clearance Service Area Refurbishment Project
   According to “10-year integrated ‘Blue Highway’ development program” by MOTC, Hualien Port is recognized as one of the bases for island-hopping cruise ships. In line with the “Forward-looking Infrastructure Development Project - Recreation and Waterfront Project”, 486M2 passenger clearance service area of Warehouse #14 was completed in January 2024, providing passengers with cruise ships of less than 10,000 metric tons, small yachts, whale-watching boats, and other sightseeing vessels.

積極推廣郵輪行銷(港口)

積極推廣郵輪行銷(郵輪)

積極推廣郵輪行銷

Enhance Publicity and Investment Promotion to Improve service Facilities

As part of cruise business promotion, TIPC has teamed up with Tourism Bureau to participate in Seatrade Cruise Global 2023 in Fort Lauderdale in March 2023, integrating the city tourism and port facilities to publicize to ports and cruise operators around the world. In July, the corporate participated in Asia Cruise Forum Jeju, during which it attended the Asia Cruise Leaders Network (ACLN) to introduce the cruise constructions and preferential programs invested during epidemic, and the Port of Keelung was presented with “Special Achievement Award”. In October of the same year, TIPC attended Seatrade Cruise Asia Pacific 2023 in Hong Kong, where it set up an exhibition booth and exchanged cruise issues with major international cruise lines, so as to market Taiwan ports.

Land Development of Ports

The old Kaohsiung Port is close to the urban area. Considering the urban development, community integration, and people's needs, TIPC has gradually relocated the storage of bulk cargo and petrochemical industry of Kaohsiung Port to Kaohsiung Port Intercontinental Commercial Port, releasing old piers to be transformed into waterfront recreation. In order to build a new look for transformation of Kaohsiung Port, TIPC and Kaohsiung City Government jointly established Kaohsiung Port Land Development Co., Ltd. in 2017, and the priority of planning targets were the old Kaohsiung Port Terminals 1-10 and 16-17, shallow water wharves and hinterlands. KPLD had completed the development and operation of Kaohsiung Port Warehouse No.2, the historical warehouse building KW2 Hostel, Kaohsiung Port Depot 410, the commissioning of operation of Dayong Road Pier 2 Parking Lot and the transformation of former Waiting Room into a complex hotel, which had brought 4.42 million visitors to Kaohsiung Port, promoting tourism development and providing employment opportunities for local residents.

In 2023, TIPC successfully attracted investments amounting to NT$26.7 billion to promote economic development and employment opportunities at the international commercial ports under its jurisdiction, including investment in the Phase II of Kaohsiung Port Intercontinental Terminal Pier S17 and the hinterland of Terminals S16 and S17 by Formosa Grandseas Bunkering and Trading Corporation, investment in hinterland of Warehouses 1-4 in Phase 2-1 of Taipei Port Logistics and Warehouse Area by Total Swiss International Co. Ltd, as well as investment in Taichung Port Service Area (II) by Uni-President Express Corporation to build headquarters of Taichung Port logistics enterprises etc.

Waterfront Tourism and Commercial Development and Art Exhibition

Port of Keelung

1. In 2022, Keelung Port continued to carry out the overall development plan for cruise tourism along the west and east coasts of Keelung Port, including the construction and solicitation of the West 2-3 Cruise Terminal, the West 4-6 Composite Commercial Building, and the East 3-4 Cruise Terminal, etc. The Keelung branch announced the solicitation of investment for the first floor of West 2 Warehouse and the parking lot in November 2023, and the potential operators did not participate in the investment due to certain reasons. Upon reassessment, due to the rise of cruise tourism after the epidemic, the branch needs to serve 10,000 passengers in a single day when large cruise ships berth at the West Coast. In order to accommodate passengers, the first floor of West 2 Warehouse was reorganized to provide passenger services, and the remaining space was released for investment purposes. The investment of passenger service facilities in East 3-4 Warehouse and the parking lot were completed in June 2022, and handed over to operators to be launched gradually in the first half of 2023.

Keelung Port East Cruise Terminal

Port of Taichung

The port company designated Pier 20A and 20B on the northwest side of Mitsui Outlet Park as a yacht zone, and successfully recruited the international yacht club scale enterprise - Argo Yachts Development Co., Ltd to build an international marina. This investment project has been completed and signed on January 8, 2024. Argo Yachts Development Co., Ltd plans to develop the whole area in two phases, in which phase 1 focuses on the land and water areas of Terminal 20B, which is adjacent to Mitsui Outlet Park, with development of about 2 hectares of water area, installation of breakwaters and 48 berths for yachts, as well as planning of a temporary clubhouse, yacht street, and a boat yard. Phase 2 is the land and water areas of Terminal 20A, with 1.3 hectares of water area development, 53 additional berths for yachts, and land area planning for yacht hotel and family indoor playground, etc. The development of the entire area is expected to be completed in 5 years.

Schematic diagram of the planning of Taichung Port marina area(Provided by Argo Yachts Development Co., Ltd)

Port of Hualien

For the purpose of enhancing the development of Chilaibi coastline landscape corridor and future Marine Resources Museum, a new 12-meter north-south liaison road is being constructed, which will link Hualien Port and East Taiwan coastline. In order to promote the land restoration of Hualien Port, the construction of the passenger clearance service station at Terminal #14 was completed in January 2024 to provide services such as exploratory cruises, whale-watching boats, and yachts, etc. In the coming years, it will be associated with the development of waterfront recreation in the neighboring warehouses from #1 to #4, which will drive the development of local tourism industry and constitute a corridor of marine industry.

Passenger Clearance Facilities at Terminal #14

Hualien Port Marine Industry Corridor Plan

Port of Kaohsiung

1. The "Echo Across the Harbor" is located at Penglai Commercial Port of Kaohsiung Port, designed by architects Hou Ching-Mou and Lin Wan-Jen, and was awarded after an open competition, with a view to recreating the glory of the Great Maritime Era of 400 years ago. It is performed and chimed at all hours of the day, and also played live on the keyboard. Besides, the Great Harbor Bridge will play the classic "Set Sail with Joy" before the bridge rotates, accompanied by the sound of a swinging bell, making the Great Harbor famous far and wide.
2. The optimization and refurbishment of existing warehouses in Kaohsiung Penglai Port is divided into two phases. In line with the overall development needs of land, the project of optimization and refurbishment of existing warehouses is carried out to renovate the roofs and optimize the functions, thereby the stockpiling and temporary storage of goods can be upgraded to commercial area, and asset revitalization and utilization can be achieved. The second phase of the project started on May 10, 2022 for the roof renovation of 10 warehouses, and is expected to complete by 2024, linking Great Harbor Bridge, Kaohsiung Port Warehouse, Pier-2 Art Center and Kaohsiung Music Center, creating a tourism corridor at Kaohsiung Port.
3. Kaohsiung Port Cruise Terminal was officially launched on March 6, 2023, and received 14 cruise ships with a total of 41,680 passengers in 2023, bringing tourism to Kaohsiung. From September 19, 2023, outdoor space on the 1st floor and Haiyun Art Plaza on the 3rd floor were opened free of charge to provide public with the opportunity to visit and have different experiences at Kaohsiung Port during day and night, along with the installation of a large-scale musical instrument, sea view and art.

"Echo Across the Harbor" music chimes by architects Hou Ching-Mou and Lin Wan-Jen

Kaohsiung Ocean Party activities

Night view of Great Harbor Bridge and Kaohsiung Port Depot

Port of Anping

1. Villa area of Anping Port Argo Yacht Club was completed in December 2023. The third phase of the construction project is expected to be done by 2026, while the fourth phase of residential hotel, commercial and office buildings and 63 berths will be launched in due course depending on market demand.
2. The investment project for the waterfront recreational areas was completed in August 2021, and is expected to be ready between 2029and 2031, creating the largest waterfront integrated resort city in Taiwan.
3. From March to April every two years, TIPC and the Tainan City Government organize "Yuguang Island Art Festival" at Anping Port, encouraging artists to create and display their works of art, as well as blending art forms such as music, dance, film, and bazaars, to provide people with the opportunities to appreciate the beauty of the island's nature and art.

Yuguang Island Art Festival 2023

Anping Port Argo Yacht Club