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Singapore port container volumes inch up in May

Container throughput at Singapore port has inched up in May compared to the year-ago period, according to preliminary estimates by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).

Lee Hong Liang, Asia Correspondent

June 14, 2016

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In May, Singapore port handled container volumes of 2.67m teu, a slight increase of 1.9% from 2.62m teu in May 2015, MPA figures showed.

Last month’s volumes rose by 5.5% from 2.53m teu moved in April this year.

In the first five months of 2016, Singapore port moved a total throughput of 12.59m teu, a drop of 5.9% from 13.38m teu recorded 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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