SINGAPORE's global terminal operator, PSA International has described 2006 as a record setting year in terms of container volume handled across its facilities both at home and abroad.

PSA's container throughput grew by 18.6 per cent to 51.29 million TEU. At its Singapore terminals, PSA achieved a growth of 7.6 per cent to handle 23.98 million TEU, while its overseas terminals saw 27.31 million TEU pass through their berths, an increase of 30.2 per cent over the year before.

"2006 was a good year for world trade flows and we are happy to report increased volumes in our port projects globally," said PSA International group CEO Eddie The. "We look forward to growing our leadership position in 2007."

PSA said 2006's strong performance has encouraged the group to take active measures to expand the handling capacities at many of its terminals, including PSA Singapore Terminals and PSA HNN Terminals in Antwerp. PSA operates 20 terminals in 11 countries across Asia and Europe.