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Container ships flood Singapore as global scheduling left in tatters

Singapore turnaround estimated to have shot up to 5-7 days but it appears to be coping better than other ports

Tay Peck Gek
Published Wed, Mar 10, 2021 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    SINGAPORE has joined ports around the world choking on a recent surge in vessel calls and container volumes - never mind the city-state's reputation for efficiency.

    Consequently, container vessels planning to berth at Singapore port are now facing longer wait times.

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