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Singapore Customs

Authorised Piers and Places

Find out which piers and places are authorised for the import, export and transhipment of goods in Singapore.

Last updated 24 February 2026

All goods imported into, exported from, or transhipped via Singapore must pass through authorised piers and places. The landing of goods at any other location is prohibited.

Authorised locations include:

  • Free Trade Zones (FTZs)

  • Land checkpoints

  • Passenger terminals (personal effects only)

  • Other authorised piers and places (for certain goods, subject to operator approval where applicable)

  • Private waterfront locations (one-time basis, subject to Customs’ approval and relevant criteria)

FTZs and Land Checkpoints

The following locations allow import, export and transhipment of all goods.

FTZs

  • Tanjong Pagar Terminal

  • Keppel Terminal

  • Pasir Panjang Terminal

  • Brani Terminal

  • Keppel Distripark

  • Jurong Port

  • Sembawang Wharves

  • Tuas Port

  • Changi Airfreight Centre

  • Airport Logistics Park of Singapore

  • Air Cargo Express

Land Checkpoints

  • Tuas Checkpoint

  • Woodlands Checkpoint

Passenger Terminals (Personal Effects Only)

The following terminals are not intended for the import, export, and transhipment of goods.
Only personal effects accompanying incoming crew and passengers may be brought in via these terminals:

  • SCC @ Harbourfront

  • SCC @ Tanah Merah

  • Marina South Pier

  • West Coast Pier

  • Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore

(Refer to the relevant Customs Circular for more information.)

Other Authorised Piers and Places

Certain goods may be imported, exported or transhipped via other authorised piers and places, subject to approval of the location operator.

Refer to the table below for the list of authorised piers and places and the corresponding scope of goods permitted.

Authorised piers/places and permitted goods for import and export/transhipment

Authorised Pier/Place

Import

Export/Transhipment

Changi Airport Terminals

General goods

Same as import

Seletar Airport

General goods

Same as import

Changi Point Ferry Terminal

General goods except petroleum, petrochemicals, biodiesel blends, and oil-drilling materials and equipment

Same as import

Loyang Offshore Base

Personal effects for personnel engaged in off-shore oil drilling operations; and oil-drilling materials and equipment

Oil-drilling materials and equipment; and all goods as sea stores (within limits)

Licensed petroleum/biodiesel premises

Petroleum and petrochemical products, or biodiesel blends, as the case may be

Same as import

Jurong Island jetties (see Customs Circular for more information)

Petroleum, and petrochemicals products, and biodiesel blends

Same as import

Tuas Explosive Jetty

Dangerous goods allowed by Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)

-

Jurong Fishery Port

Vegetables, fish, and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates

All goods as sea stores (within limits)

Penjuru Lighter Terminal (See Customs Circular for more information)

Ship spares

All goods as ship spares; All goods as sea stores (within limits)

Marina South Wharves (See Customs Circular for more information)

Ship spares

All goods as ship spares;

All goods as sea stores (within limits)

Offshore Marine Centre 1 (See Customs Circular for more information)

Oil, gas, offshore cargo, and marine-related cargo

Oil, gas, offshore cargo, marine-related cargo and all goods as sea stores (within limits)

Offshore Marine Centre 2 (See Customs Circular for more information)

Oil, gas, offshore cargo, and marine-related cargo

Oil, gas, offshore cargo, marine-related cargo and all goods as sea stores (within limits)

Tuas Aggregate Terminal

Concreting sand and granite

-

Pulau Punggol Aggregate Terminal

Concreting sand and granite

-

Private Waterfront Locations

In certain cases, goods may be imported or exported via private waterfront locations, subject to Customs’ approval.

The cargo must meet the following criteria:

  • The goods cannot be handled by public port terminals due to size, weight, shape or special loading requirements, or cannot be transported from public port terminals to private piers due to road restrictions imposed by the Land Transport Authority (LTA).
    Examples: bulky, oversized, odd-sized or heavy cargo requiring unconventional loading

  • The goods are for your personal use or for a business located at the private waterfront location

  • You have obtained the MPA’s approval (one-time or term approval) to load or discharge at the location.

Permit Declaration Requirements

When using a private waterfront location, you must use declare the following in your permit applications.

Import vs export requirements for place of release, place of receipt, and trader’s remarks


Import

Export

Place of Release Code

PTE

O

Place of Release Name/Address

Name and address of private waterfront location

Company name and address of waterfront location

Place of Receipt Code

O

PTE

Place of Receipt Name/Address

Company name and address of waterfront location

Name and address of private waterfront location

Trader’s Remarks

MPA approval reference number for the intended import/export activity

MPA approval reference number for the intended import/export activity

Permit and Clearance Requirements

You must obtain the relevant Customs permits, where applicable, to import, export or tranship goods via Singapore.

You must also comply with all permit conditions stated in your permit. Permit conditions may vary depending on:

  • The permit type, and

  • The authorised pier or place where the goods are intended to be moved

Declarants, importers and hauliers must check the permit conditions carefully and ensure that they can present:

  • The goods

  • A printed copy of the approved Customs permit, and

  • Supporting documents such as:

    • Commercial invoice

    • Packing list

    • Bill of Lading or Air Waybill

To the checking officers at the authorised pier or place for verification, where required by the permit conditions.

Examples of Permit Conditions at Specific Piers and Places

  • CH
    The goods and this permit must be produced to the security personnel at Loyang Offshore Base / Offshore Marine Centre 2 for endorsement at the time of entrance and exit.

  • CP
    The goods must be produced together with this permit, invoices, and Bill of Lading or Air Waybill at the Penjuru Terminal or Marina South Wharves security post for endorsement at the time of entrance or exit.

  • AZ
    Email this permit to Singapore Customs (customs_umclearance@customs.gov.sg) at least 30 minutes before arrival at the place of receipt.
    You may also be required to indicate:

    • Name

    • Designation and signature

    • Date and time of landing at the place of release

  • CB
    The goods must be accompanied by this permit, invoices, and Bill of Lading or Air Waybill at the time of importation or exportation of goods.

Related Information

Permit and Clearance Requirements

Controlled and Prohibited Goods

Import Procedures and Permits

Export Procedures and Permits