PSA Jurong Island Terminal in Singapore achieved a record container volume of more than 100,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in the year ending 31 December 2021. This marks a 45 per cent increase since 2020, and is its highest volume since 2012.

The new record volume is significant in creating a more sustainable supply chain, as it has meant a reduction of 100,000 truck trips between Jurong Island and PSA Terminals on mainland Singapore.

Transportation of container-on-barge is more environmentally friendly as it can result in a reduction of carbon emissions of up to 30 per cent for each twenty-foot equivalent unit container as compared to trucking. A significant achievement for one of the world’s largest chemicals export hubs, this milestone is a result of close collaboration between PSA and Singapore’s government agency JTC.

Ms Seow Hwee, Head of Cargo Solutions Business, Southeast Asia at PSA International, said, “This is a significant achievement for PSA Jurong Island Terminal and we are delighted to enhance our cooperation with JTC as we take great strides together on a path towards a greener and more sustainable future. With sustainable barging, PSA looks forward to further support businesses on Jurong Island by enhancing cargo connectivity, and building logistics agility and resilience across the wider supply chain ecosystem.”

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