SINGAPORE. A PREMIER GLOBAL HUB PORT THE WORLD S BUSIEST PORT

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SING APORE. A PREMIER GL OBAL HUB PORT

THE WORLD’S

BUSIEST PORT

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Every two to three minutes, a ship arrives at or departs from the Singapore port.

Every day, more than 60,000 containers are loaded or unloaded from more than 60 container vessels.

It is the focal point for some 200 shipping lines with links to more than 600 ports in over 120 countries worldwide.

At any one time, there are about 1,000 ships in our port.

The port has been a cornerstone of Singapore’s economy for nearly 200 years and has played a key role in Singapore’s transformation into a global trading power. Much of this success is attributed to its strategic geographical location, stable government, reliable workforce, pro-business environment, transparent legal system and sound infrastructure.

THE WORLD’S BUSIEST PORT

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Since 1986, Singapore has been and remains the busiest port in the world in terms of shipping tonnage. Annually, we receive an average of 140,000 vessel calls at our port. In 2004, total vessel arrivals for the year, in terms of shipping tonnage, reached 1.04 billion gross tons, crossing the one billion mark for the first time in Singapore’s maritime history.

It is also a world-leading hub for container transshipment, with over 20 million TEUs (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units) handled in 2004 and further growth expected.

Our terminals can handle over 2,000 containers per vessel routinely and turn vessels around in less than 12 hours.

Singapore has been recognised as the

‘Best Seaport in Asia’ by the Asian Freight and Supply Chain Awards (AFSCA) many times over.

GLOBAL HUB PORT

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SINGAPORE. A PREMIER GLOBAL HUB PORT

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The Port of Singapore consists of a number of terminals. They are located at Tanjong Pagar, Keppel, Brani, Pasir Panjang, Sembawang and Jurong, and can accommodate all types of vessels - container ships, bulk carriers, ro-ro ships, cargo freighters, coasters and lighters.

The terminals are managed by two commercial port operators, namely PSA Singapore and Jurong Port. PSA Singapore operates the terminals at Brani, Keppel, Pasir Panjang, Sembawang and Tanjong Pagar, which deal in container and conventional cargo. Jurong Port handles container, conventional and bulk cargo.

TERMINALS

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PSA SINGAPORE TERMINALS PSA operates four container terminals in Singapore at Keppel, Brani, Tanjong Pagar and Pasir Panjang, with a total of 37 berths. They operate as one seamless and integrated facility. Pasir Panjang Terminal (PPT) is the newest. It can handle mega container vessels of 8,000 TEUs or more, with quay cranes that can reach across 18 rows of containers. Remote controlled bridge cranes allow each operator to handle up to six cranes.

The current capacity of PPT is 26 berths, with six berths operational at the moment. In anticipation of growing container volumes, the MPA has begun to plan for the next phase of development at PPT which will eventually add another 16 berths, bringing the total capacity to 42 berths.

PSA also operates two Multi-Purpose Terminals (MPT) at Pasir Panjang and Sembawang Wharves. They provide a host of port-related logistic solutions, from warehousing and open storage facilities to break-bulk and specialised cargo. Pasir Panjang Wharves is also a premium ro-ro and pure car carrier hub, handling 530,000 vehicles annually. It is fast becoming an automotive transshipment hub for the region.

JURONG PORT

Jurong Port is the main bulk and conventional cargo gateway for Singapore and the region. The port handles steel products, cement, project cargo and copper slag, among others, using an extensive network of pipelines and conveyor systems for speedy and environment-friendly discharge and

loading. It is also a designated hub for storage and transshipment of metals traded on the London Metal Exchange.

In addition, Jurong Port has a container terminal which is well-equipped with sophisticated quay cranes to handle 1.4 million TEUs every year.

Leveraging on its multi-purpose competency, Jurong Port is capable of handling synergistic operations where dual handling of cargoes can be efficiently carried out seamlessly and without hassle on the same berth in the port.

280,000 sqm 150,000

dwt

Hectares152 16 m

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JURONG PORT

4.6 km

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Points936 20,248

Hectares96 14.6 m 4 Main 10 Feeder 36 Quay Cranes 114 Yard Cranes

KEPPEL

Points840 16,532

Hectares80 14.6 m 6 Main 2 Feeder 27 Quay Cranes

85 Yard Cranes

TANJONG PAGAR

2,000 m 11.5 m 6 Main 8 Coastal

15 (129,200 sqm)

PASIR PANJANG WHARVES

Points648 14,260

Hectares84 15 m 6 Main 22 Quay Cranes 59 Yard Cranes

PASIR PANJANG

655 m 11.4 m 3 Main 1 Coastal

7 (58,700 sqm)

SEMBAWANG WHARVES

AREA MAX DRAFT BERTHS EQUIPMENT

GROUND SLOTS REEFERS BERTHS LENGTH

MAX VESSEL SIZE WAREHOUSE WHARVES LENGTH

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1,120 Points 15,424

Hectares79 15 m 5 Main 4 Feeder 29 Quay Cranes 107 Yard Cranes

BRANI

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FREE TRADE ZONES

To facilitate entrepot trade and promote the handling of transshipment cargo, there are six Free Trade Zones within Singapore’s port areas. In these zones, goods can be stored free of charge for a limited period and are processed with minimum customs formalities.

WAREHOUSING AND DISTRIBUTION

The Singapore port also provides world- class warehousing and distribution services. These include Keppel Distripark, which has a 14-metre high ceiling to support high-rack automated storage and retrieval systems; and the Jurong Logistics Hub – a modern 118,000 sqm multi-storey warehouse where any 45-foot container truck can reach the door-step of any tenant, in any weather condition. These facilities have

contributed significantly to Singapore’s development as a logistics and distribution centre.

SINGAPORE MARINERS’ CLUB

Besides ships and cargo, the Port of Singapore also provides facilities for ships’

crew. The Singapore Mariners' Club (SMC) prides itself on being a 'home away from home' for seafarers of all nationalities during their stay in the Singapore port.

The SMC is located at Cantonment Road near the port precinct and Singapore’s Central Business District. Facilities at the Club include 46 air-conditioned and well- furnished serviced apartments; a restaurant and bar; a seafarers’ lounge;

games rooms; a medical centre; and international telephone services. It also offers money changing and postal services.

Seafarers are required to show their passports, seaman’s discharge books or other identification to enter the SMC and enjoy its facilities.

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With some 20 million tonnes of bunkers supplied annually to ships from all over the world, Singapore is the world’s top bunkering port. About 80 bunker suppliers and 130 bunker tankers operate here, providing competitive, efficient and timely service to vessels in the port.

Over the years, Singapore has established an international reputation for quality bunkering. All bunker suppliers and surveyors operating here are licensed by the MPA. They are required to comply with clear quality assurance standards

and requirements such as the Singapore Standard for Bunkering (SS CP60), the Singapore Standard for Bunker Surveying (SS CP77) and the Accreditation Scheme for Bunker Suppliers. Other measures such as designating special bunkering anchorages and reducing the port dues for ships calling at the port solely to take bunkers have also contributed to Singapore’s attractiveness as a bunkering centre.

The bunkering industry in Singapore is worth some S$7 billion annually.

BUNKERING CENTRE

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Leveraging on its position as the world’s third largest oil refining centre, Singapore is fast becoming the petrochemical hub of the Asia-Pacific. It has developed a dedicated petrochemical complex on Jurong Island – an amalgamation of seven small islands just off the western coast of Singapore.

Jurong Island is home to more than 70 chemicals companies with a total investment value of S$22 billion. In addition, the Banyan Logistics Park provides integrated chemical logistics support to the companies, making the island a one-stop solution for chemicals companies.

The growth of Jurong Island as a petrochemicals hub will inevitably lead to busier oil and chemical tanker traffic in the Singapore port and generate greater demand for related maritime services.

PETROCHEMICALS HUB

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Singapore is a thriving international centre for shipbuilding, ship repairs and conversions. It is a global leader in the building of jack-up rigs and the conversion of Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) units, commanding over 60 per cent of the world market share. It is also a niche player in the construction of customised and specialised vessels.

There are a number of big and small shipyards in Singapore, with a combined total of 28 graving and floating docks. The

local marine industry generates an annual turnover of more than S$4 billion and employs some 37,000 workers. Ship repair and conversion form the backbone of the industry, accounting for about 60 per cent of the total revenue. On average, close to 8,000 vessels are repaired and about 100 launched in Singapore every year.

The Association of Singapore Marine Industries (ASMI), a non-profit trade association, was formed in 1968 to promote the interests of Singapore’s marine industry.

SHIPBUILDING, REPAIR AND CONVERSION CENTRE

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10 Singapore’s excellent maritime

infrastructure has also made it a regional cruise centre for holidaymakers. Annually, about 650,000 visitors pass through our international cruise terminal. On average, Singapore attracts more than 30 international cruise ships every year, making about 400 calls here.

The Singapore Cruise Centre (SCC) commenced operations in 1991 and has since been upgraded and expanded to further enhance Singapore’s position as a cruise gateway to the Asia-Pacific.

The SCC operates terminals catering to international, regional and domestic traffic.

The International Passenger Terminal (IPT) has two berths measuring 300 metres, and 250 metres in length. Its maximum draft is 12 metres. The regional and domestic terminals comprise eight and six berths respectively.

A site at Marina South has been earmarked for the development of a new cruise centre.

CRUISE HUB

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The MPA thanks the following organisations for the use of images in this brochure:

• JTC Corporation • Jurong Port Private Limited • PSA Corporation Limited

• Singapore Cruise Centre Private Limited

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MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE

SINGAPORE. A PREMIER GLOBAL HUB PORT THE WORLD S BUSIEST PORT