PSA expands Jurong Island Terminal access

Jurong Island is the nucleus of Singapore’s energy and chemicals sector. Owned by JTC, it spans 3,000 hectares, hosting more than 100 global companies carrying out refining, olefins production and chemical manufacturing operations.

“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,” said Nelson Quek, regional chief executive Southeast Asia, PSA International.

“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.”

Currently twice-daily barge sailings connect cargo owners on Jurong Island with PSA’s main hubs at Tuas, Pasir Panjang and Brani. Whilst there is a road link, transportation by barge is less labour intensive and reduces carbon emissions by around 30%.

Demand for barging has grown steadily in recent years, with JIT volumes recording year-on-year growth of 13% in 2023 to reach a record-breaking 149,000 teu.

PSA will now expand capacity to 300,000 teu to cater for this increased demand. New dangerous goods handling and cargo transloading facilities will also be developed.

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.