[011117.EN.BIZ] PSA Commemorates Contribution of Tanjong Pagar Terminal to Singapore

AS part of a commemoration event to honour the contribution made by the Tanjong Pagar Terminal to Singapore's economic growth, PSA has earned a Guinness World Records' title for the creating the biggest shipping container image.

Located in the heart of the Tanjong Pagar Terminal, the feat involved 359 shipping containers forming the shape of Singapore's lion head symbol. The formation is visible from both the air and the central business district.

Taking 15 hours to complete, the lion head symbolises courage, strength and excellence, and was completed with support from a diverse array of shipping line customers, working together with PSA.

The record-setting feat was created as part of the PSA event "honouring our heritage, celebrating our future," to celebrate the contributions of Singapore's first container terminal, from its humble beginnings at the crossroads of east-west maritime trade to the key part it has played in the growth of Singapore's container port.

Attended by Singapore's Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure & Minister for Transport, Khaw Boon Wan, the event included an official presentation of the Guinness World Records certificate and a 2.8 kilometre walkabout for staff and guests around the terminal facility.

Officially opened in 1972, Tanjong Pagar Terminal was the first container terminal in Southeast Asia to receive a containership, the MV Nihon. Since then, and with the advent of larger vessels requiring deeper berths, PSA has begun the process of moving from this pioneering facility to the newer Pasir Panjang, where operations will continue for at least another 20 years.

These developments are part of PSA's long-term plans to eventually consolidate container port activities at the Tuas Terminal that is currently being developed.

"With the rapid completion of our new terminals at Pasir Panjang, and the development of our future Tuas Terminal ongoing, PSA remains future-ready and committed to maintaining the strong economic contribution of our terminals, as one of the foremost container transshipment hubs in the world," said PSA International chairman Fock Siew.

Source : HKSG.