The Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Singapore (MOT) has signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan (MLIT) to decarbonise and digitise the ports under the Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC).
Under the collaboration, Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) will work together with six ports in Japan, namely the Port of Tokyo, the Port of Yokohama, the Port of Kawasaki, the Port of Osaka, the Port of Kobe, and the Port of Nagoya.
The partnership will conduct pilot projects and trials for alternative marine fuels like ammonia and hydrogen. The parties will jointly develop the bunkering infrastructure, standards, and training. Additionally, the countries will also identify and implement digital solutions to streamline port clearance processes.