SG Prefix and Three-Letter Port Code
Singapore uses the country prefix SG in UN/LOCODE references. A complete code combines SG with a three-character location identifier, such as SGSIN for Singapore, SGJUR for Jurong or SGTUA for Tuas Port.
Seaports in Singapore: Port Codes, Throughput & Regional Guide (2026)
Singapore has 8 ports and terminals indexed in the Ecer Freight database and serves as a leading global transshipment, bunkering and maritime logistics hub.
Explore Singapore port codes, container gateways, cargo roles and trade-lane planning information.
Singapore Port Overview
Singapore is a city-state whose port complex connects major east-west shipping routes, regional feeder networks, petroleum supply chains and Southeast Asian distribution markets. Ecer Freight’s indexed coverage is a database measure and should not be confused with the total number of physical berths, terminals or maritime facilities.
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Singapore ports & terminals indexed in our database
Ecer Freight database · Nov 2026
44.66M TEU
Container throughput in 2025, up 8.6% year on year
MPA 2025 port statistics
630.14M tonnes
Cargo throughput in 2025, up approximately 6.5% year on year
MPA 2025 port statistics
56.40M tonnes
Marine fuel sales in 2025, up approximately 7.6% year on year
MPA 2025 maritime statistics
How many seaports does Singapore have?
Singapore has 8 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in its country port database as of Nov 2026.
What is the busiest port in Singapore?
The Port of Singapore is the country’s principal and busiest container gateway. The primary indexed UN/LOCODE is SGSIN, with SGSGP also represented in the database.
Which area handles most Singapore freight?
Singapore’s main freight activity is concentrated around its southern and western maritime cluster, including Singapore, Jurong and Tuas Port, supported by petroleum facilities at Pulau Bukom.
Top Singapore Ports by Container Throughput
The table combines widely reported 2025 container data for the principal Singapore gateway with indexed facilities for which a separate public league-table figure is not generally published. The ranking is a port-level comparison, not a count of Ecer Freight database records.
Singapore port and terminal reference, 2025
| World rank | Port | UN-LOCODE | 2025 throughput (M TEU) | YoY change | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Singapore | SGSIN | 44.66 | +8.6% | Southern and western maritime cluster |
| — | Singapore | SGSGP | — | — | Singapore gateway |
| — | Jurong | SGJUR | — | — | Western industrial cluster |
| — | Sembawang | SGSEM | — | — | Northern maritime cluster |
| — | Pulau Bukom | SGPBU | — | — | Southern energy cluster |
| — | Cosco-psa Terminal | SGCPT | — | — | Container terminal cluster |
Singapore Port Regions and Cargo Clusters
Southern and Western Maritime Cluster
The southern and western cluster is the core of Singapore’s container transshipment, industrial cargo, energy and vessel-servicing activity.
Indexed ports and terminals
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | SGSIN | Singapore / — | Container transshipment, general cargo and maritime services |
| Singapore | SGSGP | Singapore / — | City-level port and gateway reference |
| Jurong | SGJUR | Singapore / — | Industrial, project and bulk-related cargo |
| Cosco-psa Terminal | SGCPT | Singapore / — | Container handling and transshipment |
| Tanjong Penjuru | SGTPU | Singapore / — | Industrial and coastal cargo operations |
| Tuas Port | SGTUA | Singapore / — | Large-scale container terminal development |
Northern Maritime Cluster
Northern facilities support local maritime, coastal and industrial activity within Singapore’s integrated port system.
Indexed northern facility
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sembawang | SGSEM | Singapore / — | Coastal, marine and industrial cargo support |
Southern Energy Cluster
Singapore’s southern energy facilities are associated with petroleum, petrochemical and marine fuel supply chains.
Indexed energy facility
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulau Bukom | SGPBU | Singapore / — | Petroleum and petrochemical cargo |
Singapore Port Codes and UN/LOCODEs
City-Level and Terminal-Level Codes
A city-level code may identify the wider Singapore gateway, while another code can identify a named terminal, facility or operating location. The correct code depends on the carrier booking, bill of lading and customs or port documentation.
How to Verify a Port Code
Compare the code and location name with the UNECE UN/LOCODE reference and cross-check the available Ecer Freight port directory before preparing shipping documents.
Shipping from Singapore: Main Trade Lanes
Singapore is a major transshipment hub, so indicative sailing times vary by carrier rotation, relay port, equipment availability, season and routing. Transit estimates are subject to confirmation at quotation stage.
Singapore to North Europe
A major east-west container lane serving distribution centres and manufacturing markets across Northern Europe.
Singapore to Mediterranean
Services connect Singapore with Mediterranean gateways for European, North African and Middle Eastern onward distribution.
Singapore to North Asia
Shorter regional services link Singapore with manufacturing and transshipment markets in Northeast Asia.
Singapore to South Asia and Middle East
Regional and westbound services support trade between Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent and Gulf markets.
Data Sources and Methodology
Port coverage, code references and trade guidance are separated from official national or port-authority statistics. Throughput figures refer to the stated reporting year and can be revised by the responsible authority.
- Ecer Freight Ports Database — first-party indexed coverage of 8 Singapore ports and terminals, data snapshot Nov 2026.
- Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore — official Singapore port, cargo, container, vessel and marine fuel statistics, including 2025 indicators.
- UNECE — international UN/LOCODE structure and location-code reference.
- Singapore Department of Statistics — national statistical context and official economic data.
- National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency — maritime location and navigational reference context.
Singapore Port FAQ
How many seaports does Singapore have?
Singapore has 8 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight as of Nov 2026. This is an indexed database count, not a census of every berth or maritime facility.
What is the main port code for Singapore?
The principal indexed code is SGSIN for Singapore. SGSGP is also included in the Ecer Freight Singapore sample, while facility-specific references include SGJUR, SGSEM, SGPBU, SGCPT, SGTPU and SGTUA.
What is the largest or busiest port in Singapore?
The Port of Singapore is the country’s largest and busiest gateway by overall container and maritime activity. SGSIN is the principal indexed code used for the Singapore port reference.
Which Singapore port areas handle container freight?
Container freight is concentrated in Singapore’s southern and western maritime cluster, including the Singapore gateway, Cosco-psa Terminal and the developing Tuas Port complex.
How current are the Singapore port statistics?
The database snapshot for this page is Nov 2026. The latest complete official statistical year used for the main indicators is 2025, while port schedules, rankings and carrier transit times remain subject to change.
Can Singapore port codes be used directly on shipping documents?
Code selection should be checked against the carrier booking, bill of lading instructions and the applicable customs or port system. SGSIN, SGSGP and facility codes may represent different operational references.
How can a shipper request a Singapore freight quotation?
Shippers can compare available FCL sea freight rates or LCL sea freight rates and confirm the origin, destination, cargo details, equipment and required sailing schedule.
Editorial note: Singapore port codes and indexed facility coverage are maintained in the Ecer Freight database. Official throughput and maritime indicators are checked against authoritative Singapore sources for the latest complete reporting year, while page content and data references are reviewed quarterly or when material updates become available.
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