The following release was published by the PSA International:
PSA Singapore has announced a strategic expansion of its Jurong Island Terminal (JIT) to meet growing demand for sustainable, efficient, and resilient supply chain solutions from industries based on Jurong Island.
Located on the northwestern seafront of Jurong Island, JIT offers twice-daily barge sailings that connect beneficial cargo owners (BCOs) on Jurong Island with PSA’s main hubs at Tuas, Pasir Panjang and Brani, from where they can leverage Singapore’s connectivity for unparalleled access to global markets. Barging is less labour intensive, does not contribute to road congestion, and generates about 30% less carbon emissions than trucking.
In partnership with JTC, PSA will expand JIT to increase its annual handling capacity to 300,000 TEUs to cater to projected demand. New Dangerous Goods (DG) handling and cargo transloading facilities will also be developed to complement PSA’s growing suite of physical and digital solutions designed to help BCOs manage their inventories and supply chains more efficiently.
PSA International Regional CEO Southeast Asia Nelson Quek said, “The port has always been a gateway and enabler for other pillars of Singapore’s economy, offering reliable, resilient and competitive access to global sources and markets. The collaboration between PSA and JTC to expand JIT ensures that current and future enterprises in Singapore’s Energy and Chemicals sector will continue to reap these benefits in the years ahead, and do so in more sustainable ways.”
To be completed by 2025, the expansion of JIT will also support Jurong Island’s transformation into a sustainable Energy and Chemicals park, in line with the Singapore Green Plan 2030.
Source: PSA International