Singapore has reported a record-breaking year for its port in 2025, with vessel arrivals reaching 3.22 billion gross tonnage (GT) and container throughput hitting 44.66 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs). This marks a 3.5% and 8.6% increase from 2024, respectively. The announcement was made by Senior Minister of State for Law and Transport Murali Pillai at the Singapore Maritime Foundation’s New Year Conversations event.
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is gearing up for 2026 by opening applications for new LNG bunker supply licences on 14 January. This move aims to meet the rising demand for LNG and enhance safety standards for port limit LNG bunker vessels. Additionally, the MPA, in collaboration with Enterprise Singapore, plans to upgrade the existing Technical Reference for LNG Bunkering to a Singapore Standard in Q2 2026.
Singapore’s maritime sector also saw significant developments in 2025, including the establishment of two new Green and Digital Shipping Corridors with India and the Republic of Korea. These corridors aim to improve global supply chain resilience and sustainability. Furthermore, all bunker suppliers in Singapore have adopted digital bunkering, streamlining transactions and saving up to 40,000 man-days annually.
The Singapore Registry of Ships also achieved a milestone, closing the year with a record 137.46 million GT, making it the fourth largest ship registry globally. The MPA continues to shape global maritime standards and develop the maritime workforce, ensuring Singapore remains a leading International Maritime Centre.
As the global economy faces uncertainties in 2026, Singapore’s maritime industry is poised to navigate challenges and seize new opportunities, driven by its robust infrastructure and strategic initiatives.
