• Strait of Malacca: A major route for transporting oil from the Middle East to East Asia.
• Singapore Strait: A critical link between Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, making Singapore an essential stop for international shipping lines.

Singapore Port Terminals for Importing Goods to Vietnam

1. PSA Singapore Terminals – Main Container Port

PSA Singapore is one of the largest container ports globally and serves as a central hub for international cargo transshipment. It connects to more than 600 ports in 120 countries and is operated by PSA International—one of the world’s leading port operators. PSA handles around 85% of Singapore’s container volume.

PSA’s major terminals include: Tanjong Pagar, Keppel, Brani, and Pasir Panjang.

2. Tanjong Pagar Terminal

• 📍 Location: Near downtown Singapore, close to Keppel Terminal

• 🛳 Number of Berths: 6 container berths

• 🏗 Area: Approx. 40 ha

This was one of Singapore’s earliest container ports and served as the main hub for Asia-Pacific trade for decades. Since 2017, it has ceased handling large container vessels, with most functions being transferred to Pasir Panjang and Tuas for optimization.

3. Keppel Terminal

• 📍Location: Southern central Singapore, near Tanjong Pagar

• 🛳 Number of Berths: 7

• 🏗 Area: Approx. 50 ha

Keppel Terminal used to play a strategic role in international cargo handling. Although much of its operations have moved to newer ports, parts of Keppel are still used for logistics and storage support.

4. Pasir Panjang Terminal

• 📍 Location: Southwest Singapore, near Keppel and Brani

• 🛳 Number of Berths: 26 (Phases 1–5)

• 🏗 Area: Over 160 ha

• 🚢 Vessel Capacity: Up to 24,000 TEUs (Ultra Large Container Vessels)

This is one of the most advanced and largest terminals in Singapore, handling nearly 80% of PSA’s current transshipment. It operates 24/7 and features:

• Super-sized STS cranes for ULCV handling

• IoT and AI integration for cargo optimization

• Direct road links and warehouse distribution connectivity

• Part of the strategic transition to Tuas Port

5. Brani Terminal

• 📍 Location: Brani Island, between Tanjong Pagar and Sentosa

• 🛳 Number of Berths: 6

• 🏗 Area: Approx. 56 ha

• 🚢 Capacity: Panamax and Post-Panamax vessels

Previously a key container terminal in the 1990s–2000s, Brani supported Singapore’s booming trade. Currently being phased out, with all operations gradually transitioning to the new Tuas Port.

6. Tuas Port – Singapore’s Smart Mega Port

• 📍 Location: Tuas South, Western Singapore

• 🏗 Area: Approx. 414 ha (Phase 1 completed in 2021)

• 🚢 Target Capacity: 65 million TEUs/year (by 2040)

• 🔧 Technology: Fully automated STS cranes, AGVs (automated guided vehicles), smart port operations via NaviHub

Key Features:

• First fully automated container port in Singapore

• Consolidates operations from Tanjong Pagar, Keppel, Brani & Pasir Panjang

• Digitalized cargo, data & container management for greater supply chain efficiency

• Capable of handling the world’s largest megaships

7. Jurong Port – Singapore’s Multipurpose Port

• 📍 Location: Southwest Singapore, near Jurong Industrial Zone

• 🛳 Number of Berths: 32

• 🏗 Area: Approx. 155 ha

Managed by Jurong Port Pte Ltd (a Temasek Holdings company), this is Singapore’s main bulk/general cargo port. It serves industries such as heavy machinery, chemicals, cement, and break-bulk cargo, and includes:

• Southeast Asia’s largest cement terminal

• Broad domestic logistics integration and extensive warehouse space

Ship with Unicorn Logistics – From Vietnam to Singapore

The above overview was provided by Unicorn Logistics, highlighting the major container ports in Singapore. We hope it gives you a comprehensive look at the infrastructure and export-import strengths of Singapore’s logistics system.

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