信德海事网-专业海事信息咨询服务平台 登录 | 注册 [ 设为首页 ] [ 加入收藏 ] 中文版 ENGLISH WeChat Mobile --> --> ENGLISH   >   PEOPLE --> Interview with Quah Ley Hoon, Chief Executive, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore 2022-02-09 14:49 By： Xinde Marine News 分享： --> --> --> 评论 --> --> The 2022 edition of the Leading Maritime Cities (LMC) report was launched on January 13,2022. Singapore once again in the top spot of the leading maritime cities of the world-for the fifth year running. This is a strong testament of Singapore's performance in not only the port sector, but also as an international maritime center in shipping services and maritime technology.   In an exclusive interview to Xinde Marine News, Ms Quah Ley Hoon, Chief Executive at MPA Singapore, highlights Singapore's advanced initiatives in maritime talents, policies, innovations, sustainability services and future development plans.   Xinde Marine News: The Port of Singapore remained open and connected to the world in 2021 despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Singapore's port performance saw a record high container throughput of 37.5 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). We know the current major development trends of ports and supply chains are digital transformation and energy service transformation. In what areas of R&D and practice is the Port of Singapore already leading the world? What important medium and long-term plans has Singapore prepared in the port and supply chains development?   Quah Ley Hoon:  Maritime Singapore did well in 2021, and credit goes to the collective efforts and hard work including the industry and unions. The Port of Singapore remained open 24/7, continued to provide essential marine services including crew changes, Sea-Air-Vaccination Exercise and Sea Crew Vaccination Initiative, as well as played catch-up port, and thereby playing our role to make global supply chains more resilient. We will continue doing our best and ride throug