News / With almost all box ships arriving late, Singapore acts to reduce time in port

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Singapore’s transport minister said in parliament yesterday that the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and port operator PSA were in discussions with liner operators to optimise vessel arrival times and operations to improve turnaround.

Chee Hong Tat said nearly all containerships bound for Singapore were arriving late, as the Red Sea crisis continues to disrupt shipping schedules.

So far this year, 90% of boxships calling at the world’s second-busiest port were not berthing on time – the 2023 average was ...