Singapore is termed as the World Maritime Capital and Port of Singapore is one of the busiest ports in the world.
The port of Singapore is strategically located on the tip of the Strait of Malacca.
As one of the world’s busiest ports, it accounts for almost 15% of the world’s total container transshipment throughput.
The port authority operates 57 berths with a handling capacity of 40 million TEUs annually.
Through meticulous planning and constant upgrading of infrastructure, Singapore has become one of the few ports in the world that is able to handle mega-ships.
The Singapore port has been presented with numerous awards and accolades by international marine societies and institutes. These acknowledgments act as a catalyst and also as a verifiable testimony about its achievements and activities.
Do you know the Port of Singapore is connected to 600 ports and over 120 countries?
Do you know at any time, there are about 1000 vessels in Singapore?
To find out more such interesting facts, check out this video.
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