Singapore Tuas Port to add 3 more berths

By Reuters

Jun 01, 2024 12:12 am

SINGAPORE — Three new berths will start operations at Singapore Tuas Port later this year to tackle extended waiting times for ships after Red Sea shipping tensions boosted vessel arrivals, said Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority (MPA).

The diversion of vessels around the Cape of Good Hope has disrupted arrival schedules at major ports globally and has caused a 'vessels bunching' effect for container vessels calling at Singapore this year, MPA said in a statement late Thursday.

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