Singapore Builds Mega Underwater Wall for World's Largest Automated Port

Singapore is undertaking a monumental engineering feat by constructing a vast underwater sea wall to establish the world's largest automated port. This ambitious project, a cornerstone of the city-state's development, commenced in 2014 with coastal dredging and land reclamation.

The ongoing construction involves sinking massive concrete caissons, each equivalent in height to a 10-story building, to form a colossal retaining wall. This innovative approach is creating a unique structure designed to facilitate unprecedented port operations.

Managed by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and PSA Corporation, the Tuas Port aims to surpass global counterparts like Shanghai and Rotterdam. The project's completion is slated for 2040, with an anticipated capacity to manage 65 million TEUs annually. The port will cover 1,337 hectares, featuring 66 berths and 26 kilometers of quay.

Significant progress has been made, with two of the four construction phases already completed. These phases have utilized 448 concrete caissons, forming a 17.7-kilometer-long sea wall. The land reclamation efforts alone required 34 million man-hours, deepening seabeds to accommodate the largest future vessels.

By 2027, Tuas Port is projected to have 21 deep-water berths capable of handling 20 million TEUs per year. It is envisioned as the hub of an integrated ecosystem, connecting with western Singapore's commercial and industrial districts, including Jurong Lake, Jurong Innovation District, and Tuas industrial area. The port will leverage artificial intelligence and automation to create a smart, efficient hub for global trade.