The Ministry of Transport of Singapore and the Ministry of Transport of China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the Singapore–China Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC). The agreement, signed on 19 October 2025 by Singapore’s Acting Minister for Transport Mr. Jeffrey Siow and China’s Minister of Transport Mr. Liu Wei, marks a significant step in strengthening bilateral maritime cooperation.
The MoU elevates the partnership to the national level, following earlier initiatives at the municipality and provincial levels with Tianjin and Shandong, launched in 2023 and 2024 respectively.
Under this new framework, both countries will collaborate with industry stakeholders to promote maritime decarbonisation, improve port and supply chain efficiency, and develop supporting technologies, infrastructure, and standards that encourage sustainability and digital transformation across the maritime sector.
The agreement also focuses on enhancing digitalisation within maritime transport operations by leveraging data-driven systems to boost efficiency, transparency, and resilience across the value chain.
By combining their strengths in manufacturing, supply chain ecosystems, regulation, and finance, Singapore and China aim to drive innovation and the practical implementation of green and digital initiatives in global shipping.
The creation of the Singapore–China Green and Digital Shipping Corridor reflects both nations’ shared commitment to sustainable growth, technological advancement, and greater maritime connectivity within the international transport sector.
