Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) is developing the Maritime Singapore Master Plan, a long-term strategy aimed at strengthening the country’s competitiveness as a global hub port and international maritime centre. The master plan is expected to be finalised in 2027 and will outline priorities for the sector’s development over the coming decades.
The initiative will focus on expanding Singapore’s role as a centre for maritime technology, innovation and research, including developments in artificial intelligence and digitalisation. The plan will also emphasise workforce development and the strengthening of maritime capabilities to support the country’s shipping and logistics ecosystem. MPA will engage businesses, industry stakeholders and the public in the coming months, while a dedicated industry panel comprising key business leaders will provide input on sector opportunities and challenges.
Singapore is also investing in major port infrastructure projects as part of its maritime strategy. Tuas Port, which is under development, is expected to reach a capacity of 65 million TEUs when completed in the 2040s, making it the world’s largest fully automated container terminal. In parallel, the government plans to expand trials of unmanned surface vessels for port operations and introduce new initiatives such as the Maritime Cluster Fund Global Rotation scheme to strengthen workforce skills and international collaboration in the shipping industry.
