The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Port of Rotterdam have signed a Cooperation Agreement to enhance the Rotterdam-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor. Since its launch in 2022, the corridor has played a pivotal role in maritime decarbonisation and digitalisation, bringing together 28 industry partners to drive sustainable fuel adoption and implement digital solutions.
To support decarbonisation, the collaboration focuses on accelerating the adoption of sustainable fuels, including bio- and e-variants of ammonia, methanol, and methane. Working groups have been established for each fuel type, and pilot projects are ongoing. Notably, the first mass-balanced liquefied bio-methane bunkering was completed at the Port of Rotterdam, with a similar trial planned in Singapore for 2025. Additionally, a Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Assessment (LCA) of green ammonia has been completed, contributing to global sustainability standards.
In the next phase, partners will conduct further studies and trials for bunkering bio-methane, methanol, and ammonia while mobilizing financial instruments to overcome cost barriers associated with these low-emission fuels.
On the digital front, the ports have successfully trialed port-to-port data exchange to optimize vessel arrival and departure planning. Ship-to-shore data infrastructure has been developed to enable secure and automated submission of port clearance information, reducing errors and improving efficiency. The first phase of global standards trials for digital solutions began in March 2025, with an enhanced version expected in the second half of the year.
At Singapore Maritime Week, government and industry stakeholders are discussing further developments.
MPA Chief Executive Teo Eng Dih emphasized the importance of public-private collaboration, stating that the corridor demonstrates how joint efforts can translate decarbonisation and digitalisation initiatives into real-world implementation. Boudewijn Siemons, CEO of the Port of Rotterdam, highlighted the corridor’s role in shaping industry standards while acknowledging the continued work required to advance sustainable shipping.
