The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration across maritime decarbonisation, digitalisation, innovation and manpower development.
The MOU was signed on May 25, 2026 by MPA Chief Executive Ang Wee Keong and MSC CEO Soren Toft, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of MSC establishing its Asia Regional Office and local office in Singapore.
The agreement covers four principal areas of cooperation. On sustainability, MPA and MSC will explore new routes and services to strengthen connectivity, support the adoption of alternative marine fuels including bio-LNG, and advance technologies to improve vessel energy efficiency and operational performance.
On digitalisation, the partners will collaborate on initiatives to improve operational efficiency, including the streamlining of vessel arrivals and port operations.
On talent development, MSC will support internship and scholarship opportunities through the Singapore Maritime Foundation’s MaritimeONE platform, an industry-led tripartite partnership between industry, government and institutes of higher learning aimed at attracting quality talent into the maritime sector.
Ang Wee Keong described the partnership as a reflection of the strong collaborative relationship between MPA and MSC in driving sustainability and digitalisation, framing it as a contribution to strengthening Maritime Singapore’s position as a trusted and future-ready global maritime hub.
Soren Toft highlighted Singapore’s strategic importance as a gateway to the broader Asia region for MSC and described the MOU as a reinforcement of the company’s long-term commitment to its Singapore presence, noting the close alignment between MSC and Singapore on the priorities shaping the future of global shipping.
