The Port of Singapore handled 3.94 million TEUs in May 2026, a 3% increase compared with the same month last year, according to the latest figures released by the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA).
The port also recorded growth in vessel traffic. Vessel arrivals reached 11,729, up 3.4% year-on-year, while total vessel tonnage increased 1.1% to 278.62 million gross tons.
Despite stronger container activity, overall cargo volumes declined. Total cargo throughput fell 4.8% to 50.34 million tonnes.
Bunker sales also decreased during the month. Singapore sold 4.55 million tonnes of marine fuel, down 6.8% from May 2025.
Conventional fuels remain dominant
Conventional marine fuels continued to dominate bunker demand.
They accounted for 4.417 million tonnes of total sales, representing more than 97% of all bunker volumes in May.
Alternative fuels made up a small but growing share of the market.
Biofuel sales reached 61,000 tonnes, while LNG bunker sales totalled 70,000 tonnes.
Combined, alternative fuels accounted for 131,000 tonnes, or nearly 3% of total bunker sales.
Container volumes remain resilient
The latest figures highlight the resilience of Singapore’s container business despite weaker cargo volumes and lower bunker demand.
The increase in container throughput and vessel calls suggests the port continues to benefit from strong liner activity, while alternative marine fuels continue to gain traction alongside conventional bunker products.
