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    PSA Singapore ramps up resources to tackle port congestion in the Lion City

    来源:Shipping News Headlines    编辑:编辑部    发布:2021/03/05 09:12:48

    PSA Singapore has embarked on measures to ease the port congestion which has resulted in having vessels calling at the hub to face up to five to seven days from a maximum of two days to turn around an 18,000 TEU vessel.

    The logjam at the port has been attributed to "increase in activity", according to major port operator PSA International, adding that "like many other ports across the world, PSA Singapore has been experiencing a surge in vessel calls and container volumes in recent months."

    In a statement, the flagship terminal of PSA International said: "In response to the current disruptions in global supply chains, PSA in Singapore has been deploying additional resources and ramping up its capabilities to support the increased activity at the Singapore port, a key transshipment hub for major trade routes."

    It pointed out that the PSA Cargo Solutions Southeast Asia (PCSS) team has launched a series of value-added services to support cargo owners which includes Priority Discharge, Top Stowage, Express Delivery, Flexi-Alerts and Fast Connection Management for containers moving via Singapore.

    In addition, PCSS is working together with Global e-Trade Services (GeTS) to offer free access to CALISTA PING for a limited period, providing cargo owners with near-realtime visibility of key cargo event milestones via Singapore to facilitate better planning and management of cargo movements.

    Seow Hwee, head of cargo solutions, Southeast Asia for PSA said: "The global pandemic has resulted in industry disruptions affecting cargo owners and communities worldwide.

    "Closer collaboration and increased cargo movement visibility will go a long way towards keeping supply chains flowing smoothly and safely. By leveraging our port facilities and supply chain capabilities, PSA will continue to engage and work with cargo owners to tailor bespoke solutions to meet their unique needs," Ms Seow added.