Singapore’s Port Authority Expanding Tuas Port to Meet Growing Demand

The Port Authority of Singapore is expanding the new port in the Tuas Industrial Area to accommodate the growing number of container ship calls. Three new berths will be added on the north side of the port by the end of the year, supplementing the existing eight berths. Over the next two decades, Singapore plans to consolidate all container port activities in Tuas, with an estimated annual throughput of 65 million TEU. Terminal operator PSA and the Port of Singapore Authority are working to adjust berthing arrangements to minimize delays and meet the increasing demand for container ship calls.

In the first half of 2024, container ship calls in Singapore rose by 13% year-on-year, with nearly 2,000 container ships arriving in January alone. The expansion of the Tuas port aims to address this surge in demand and ensure efficient operations for shipping lines and feeder operators. The additional berths will provide more capacity for vessels and support Singapore’s position as a key maritime hub in the region.

The Port Authority of Singapore’s efforts to expand the Tuas port align with the country’s long-term strategy to enhance its maritime infrastructure. By adding more berths and increasing capacity, Singapore aims to meet the needs of the growing shipping industry and maintain its competitiveness as a global maritime hub. With the construction of new berths and ongoing adjustments to berthing arrangements, Singapore is well-positioned to handle the expected increase in container ship calls in the coming years.

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