THE LONG GAME: The story of Tuas mega port

Keeping the ships sailing in - why the mega port matters

In 1966, the Government decided to build the first container port in South-east Asia in Tanjong Pagar (below), when such a concept was still new. The terminal opened in 1972.
In 1966, the Government decided to build the first container port in South-east Asia in Tanjong Pagar (below), when such a concept was still new. The terminal opened in 1972.ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

Singapore has thrived by betting big on future trends that make or break economies, whether in air or sea transport, urban development or water sustainability. It is how the Republic rose to become the world's top transshipment hub, a leading air hub and a model liveable city. In the second of a three-part series on major infrastructure projects, Insight looks at the move to consolidate all port operations in Tuas.