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Singapore container throughput climbs 6.7% in MarchSingapore container throughput climbs 6.7% in March

The port of Singapore saw container volumes rose in March compared to the year-ago period, according to figures from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).

Lee Hong Liang, Asia Correspondent

April 13, 2017

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Box throughput was registered at 2.69m teu in March, representing an increase of 6.7% compared to 2.52m teu recorded in March 2015, data from MPA showed.

Last month’s throughput also jumped by 17% compared to 2.3m teu seen in February this year.

In the first quarter of 2017, Singapore port handled a total throughput of 7.61m teu, a hike of 3% compared to 7.39m teu moved in the same period of 2016.

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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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