Singapore and China Ink MoU to Launch Green and Digital Shipping Corridor

Singapore and China have formalised an agreement to establish the Singapore–China Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC), marking a significant step towards strengthening bilateral cooperation in sustainable and technology-driven maritime transport.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on 19 October 2025 by Mr Jeffrey Siow, Singapore’s Acting Minister for Transport, and Mr Liu Wei, China’s Minister of Transport.

Expanding Collaboration Beyond Regional Corridors

The new MoU elevates existing maritime collaboration between the two nations to the national level. It builds on earlier municipality- and provincial-level initiatives — the Singapore–Tianjin and Singapore–Shandong GDSCs, launched in 2023 and 2024 respectively.

Advancing Maritime Decarbonisation and Digitalisation

Under the agreement, both countries will partner with industry stakeholders to advance efforts in maritime decarbonisation, enhance port and supply chain efficiency, and develop supporting infrastructure, technologies, and standards to foster a more sustainable maritime ecosystem.

The MoU also highlights the goal of enhancing digitalisation in maritime transport, including the adoption of data-driven systems to boost operational efficiency, resilience, and transparency across the shipping and logistics value chain.

Driving Innovation and Green Transition

By leveraging their respective strengths — such as China’s manufacturing and financial capabilities and Singapore’s regulatory and supply chain expertise — the two nations aim to promote innovation and accelerate the implementation of green and digital initiatives within the maritime industry.

Shared Commitment to Sustainable Maritime Growth

The establishment of the Singapore–China Green and Digital Shipping Corridor underscores a shared intent to enhance maritime connectivity and contribute to the global transition toward a more efficient, resilient, and sustainable maritime sector.