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Published Tue, Jun 30, 2020 · 09:50 PM

IN THE midst of the bad news stories about Covid-19, it is nice to see a good news story. Singapore's next-generation Tuas Port has the International Association of Ports and Harbors' World Ports Sustainability Award for Community Outreach & Port City Dialogue: Port Development and License to Operate.

Now under construction, Tuas Port is expected to be the world's largest container port at one single location, capable of handling up to 65 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) a year when fully completed by the 2040s.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore's chief engineer and senior director (engineering and project management), Tham Wai Wah said: "Tuas Port represents a bold vision for Singapore. As a responsible hub port, this award affirms our commitment to balance environmental protection with port development. It is our ambition for Tuas Port to become a beacon for sustainability, safety and efficiency."