Enviro News Asia, Singapore — The Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Singapore and the Ministry of Transport of the People’s Republic of China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the Singapore–China Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC). The MoU was signed on 19 October 2025 by Mr. Jeffrey Siow, Acting Minister for Transport of Singapore, and Mr. Liu Wei, Minister of Transport of China.
The agreement elevates cooperation on the GDSC between Singapore and China to the national level, building upon previously established municipality-level and provincial-level GDSCs with Tianjin and Shandong, launched in 2023 and 2024 respectively.
Under the MoU, both countries will collaborate with industry stakeholders to advance maritime decarbonisation, enhance port and supply chain efficiency, and develop supporting technologies, infrastructure, and standards to foster a more sustainable and interconnected maritime ecosystem. The agreement also aims to strengthen digitalisation in maritime transport operations by promoting the use of data-driven systems to enhance efficiency, resilience, and transparency across the maritime value chain.
Leveraging their respective strengths in manufacturing, supply chain ecosystems, regulatory frameworks, and financial capabilities, Singapore and China seek to drive innovation and effective implementation of green and digital initiatives within the maritime sector.
The establishment of the Singapore–China Green and Digital Shipping Corridor underscores both countries’ shared commitment to fostering innovation, enhancing maritime connectivity, and supporting the global transition toward a more efficient, resilient, and sustainable maritime industry. (*)
