1989 / Introduction of PORTNET, a 24-hour electronic link with shipping lines, hauliers and freight forwarders to submit declarations, plans and manifests to PSA. During the year, FAST, a self-service terminal for port users was introduced.
/ PSA was awarded the Innovative Application Award by the American Association for Artificial Intelligence in Ship Planning Expert System
/ PSA was conferred May Day Plaque of Commendation Award by National Trades Union Congress
1990 / The Computer Integrated Terminal Operations System was implemented. It used expert systems for ship planning, berth allocation, yard planning and gate systems
/ PSA introduced the world's first double-stack trailer, an in-house innovation to carry four 20-foot containers
/ PSA won the Singapore Armed Forces Award for Employers
/ PSA organised its first Family Day for staff
/ PSA pioneered Joint Quality Circles 'with shipping lines and contractors, a first in Singapore's productivity movement
/ PSA's container throughput of 5.22 million TEUs made Singapore the world's largest container port
