Singapore (VNA) – Data released by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) show that both vessel arrival tonnage and container throughput reached record highs in 2025, supported by stable global trade conditions and strong fuel demand.
An MPA press release issued on January 13 said total vessel arrival tonnage at the Port of Singapore last year hit an all-time high of 3.22 billion tonnes, up 3.5% compared with 2024. At the same time, container throughput rose sharply by 8.6% year-on-year to 44.66 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units).
The authority also reported that marine fuel sales set a new record at 56.77 million tonnes, up 3.4% from 2024. Notably, the use of alternative marine fuels continued to expand, reaching 1.95 million tonnes in 2025, compared with 1.35 million tonnes a year earlier.
Over the past year, Singapore also garnered a series of prestigious international accolades, ranging from being named the world’s leading container port in DNV-Menon’s inaugural “Top Container Ports of the World” report, to being honoured as the Best Global Seaport for the fourth time and Best Seaport in Asia for the 37th time at the 2025 Supply Chain Asia Awards. Singapore also maintained its top position in the Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index.
Speaking at an event held by the Singapore Maritime Foundation on January 13, Senior Minister of State for Law and Transport Murali Pillai underscored the significance of these record figures. He said the vessel arrival tonnage reaffirmed Singapore’s enduring role as a port of choice and its standing as a global maritime hub, while the container throughput and the DNV-Menon recognition highlighted Singapore’s role as a key node in global trade.
In addition, marine fuel sales data showed that Singapore continues to be a leading and reliable bunkering hub, with the growing use of alternative fuels reflecting progress made by Singapore and the maritime sector in advancing decarbonisation efforts.
Murali noted that the external environment remains challenging, with continued uncertainties stemming from geopolitical tensions, tariff changes and potential supply chain disruptions. However, he said the maritime sector is expected to remain resilient, with global seaborne trade forecast to continue expanding, particularly in commodity trade, where diversification and rerouting are driving shipping demand./.
