Singapore to consolidate all container port activities at Tuas

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Singapore will work towards consolidating all container port activities at Tuas over the long term as recommended by Singapore’s Economic Strategies Committee.

The first set of berths at the new Tuas Port is expected to be operational in about ten years’ time.

Speaking at the recent launch of Pasir Panjang Terminal Phases 3 and 4 by PSA Singapore, Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew said the development of Tuas Port will free up prime land, which the city terminals at Tanjong Pagar, Keppel and Pulau Brani are currently occupying, for future redevelopment.

The port leases for the city terminals at Tanjong Pagar, Keppel and Pulau Brani will expire in 2027.

Consolidation of port activities at Tuas will improve capacity to meet longer term demands, achieve greater efficiency and economies of scale.

It will also reduce the need for containers to be moved by trucks between existing terminals.

There are currently five container terminals - Brani, Keppel, Tanjong Pagar, Pasir Panjang Terminal 1 and Pasir Panjang Terminal 2.

Lui said: “Tuas provides a suitable location because of its sheltered deep waters and proximity to both our major industrial areas and international shipping routes. We will plan for Tuas Port to be able to handle up to 65 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) per annum.” (CAN)