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Port of Singapore handles lower container volumes in March

The port of Singapore has moved lower container volumes in March compared to the same period of last year, according to preliminary estimates from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).

Lee Hong Liang, Asia Correspondent

April 14, 2016

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In March this year, Singapore handed 2.52m teu of throughput, down 8% from 2.74m teu seen in March 2015, MPA figures showed.

Last month’s volumes, however, rose by 5.9% compared to 2.39m teu recorded in February this year.

From January to March 2016, Singapore port registered a total throughput of 7.39m teu, down 9.1% compared to 8.13m teu in the previous corresponding period.

About the Author

Lee Hong Liang

Asia Correspondent

Singapore-based Lee Hong Liang provides a significant boost to daily coverage of the Asian shipping markets, as well as bringing with him an in-depth specialist knowledge of the bunkering markets.

Throughout Hong Liang’s 14-year career as a maritime journalist, he has reported ‘live’ news from conferences, conducted one-on-one interviews with top officials, and had the ability to write hard news and featured stories.

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