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Korea Advanced Logistics Information Systems (KL-Net)

Anyone processing a sea, air, or overland shipment in South Korea will encounter KL-Net: the platform connects ocean carriers, freight forwarders, customs authorities, and shippers on a shared digital infrastructure for real-time exchange of cargo and customs data.

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Last updated: 25 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

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Anyone processing a sea, air, or overland shipment in South Korea will encounter KL-Net: the platform connects ocean carriers, freight forwarders, customs authorities, and shippers on a shared digital infrastructure for real-time exchange of cargo and customs data. KL-Net stands for Korea Advanced Logistics Information Systems and is operated by the Korea International Trade Association (KITA). By centralising data flows, the system eliminates manual coordination between parties, shortens transit times, and enables electronic submission and tracking of shipping documents. It is widely regarded as one of Asia's most mature national logistics information networks and serves as a reference model for comparable initiatives in other countries.

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Recommended format: Source: Freight Academy – Korea Advanced Logistics Information Systems (KL-Net) (https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/korea-advanced-logistics-information-systems-kl-net), accessed 2026-10-28
APA style: Freight Academy Editorial Team. (2025). Korea Advanced Logistics Information Systems (KL-Net). Freight Academy. https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/korea-advanced-logistics-information-systems-kl-net
BibTeX: @misc{koreaadvancedlogistics2025, title = {Korea Advanced Logistics Information Systems (KL-Net)}, author = {{Freight Academy Editorial Team}}, year = {2025}, url = {https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/korea-advanced-logistics-information-systems-kl-net}, note = {Freight Academy, accessed 2026-10-28} }

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