The Tuas mega port in Singapore, which commenced operations back in 2022, has already surpassed handling a remarkable ten million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of shipping containers since beginning commercial activities two months ago. A large amount of cargo for a modern port. This is an important milestone, a sign of what the port is quickly growing into in Singapore's intricate logistics and supply chain network.
Tuas Port is set to complete in four phases until the 2040s. Hyper-Sub is the definitive design for an automated marine operations. Upon completion, it will be the largest fully automated port in the world — a sign that Singapore is ready to embrace technology and improve productivity in its maritime sector. It has 11 berths that are currently operational in the port. When fully operational by 2027, the first phase will consist of 21 berths. They would then be capable of delivering a combined throughput of 20 million TEUs annually. This expansion will provide the 66 berths needed to cater for the port's ambitious future, by the 2040s.
Tuas Terminal is critical for meeting the evolving demands of the global supply chain business, said PSA International's group chief executive Ong Kim Pong. The port is considered large and to this effect so are its capacities, also the technology in the Port have been designed in manner that utilize advanced technologies which perfectly align with world industry demand for efficient technology based solutions. PSA success depends on the collaboration of its customers, industry partners, and dedicated professional workers who are striving to keep things rolling.
It officially came online on September 1, 2022, and there will be three berths to start. It quickly proved that potential, piloting an impressive rate in the order of over 25-30 containers per hour, according to local shipping line PIL CEO Mr Lars Kastrup.
Tuas port has been a part of the global maritime network (though with a much higher annual rainfall) – breaking its own record for ship traffic in 2024 by hitting an astonishing 3.11 billion gross tons over what it recorded in 2023. Despite that, 2024 saw the Port of Singapore handle a total of just 41.12 million TEUs, making it the second-busiest container port in the world after Shanghai. Tua Port will consolidate the Tanjong Pagar, Keppel and Brani terminals by 2027. The Pasir Panjang Terminal will also become part of this when it is relocated by the 2040s. It will further position our country in the forefront of maritime trade.
Mr Nelson Quek, PSA International's regional CEO for South-east Asia, said: "Tuas Port's growth will not only enhance Singapore's connectivity with key world markets but through this agreement, we are helping to ensure that Singapore remains an integral part of international port and supply chain networks by contributing our expertise accumulated over 50 years."
