Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Progress and Long-Term Plan for Reducing Carbon Footprint of Singapore's Sea Ports

Mr Desmond Choo asked the Minister for Transport 

a.     what has been the progress in reducing the carbon footprint of Singapore's sea ports; and 

b.     what is the seaports’ long-term plan to manage their carbon footprint without affecting their business competitiveness.

Reply by Acting Minister for Transport Chee Hong Tat:

1.     PSA Singapore and Jurong Port aim to achieve 60% reduction of total emissions from port operations by 2030 compared to 2005 levels, and net-zero emissions by 2050. Both operators have made progress and are working towards their 2050 net-zero target, while maintaining port competitiveness.

2.     For example, PSA Singapore will grow its fleet of electrified vehicles such as Automated Guided Vehicles. Such vehicles not only increase the efficiency of port operations through automation, they also produce lower carbon emissions compared to diesel vehicles.

3.     Jurong Port’s future Steel Port-Centric Ecosystem beyond 2030 will bring steel storage and fabrication nearer to Jurong Port, which will improve operational efficiency and competitiveness as it reduces the need for truck trips between separate plants. Jurong Port is also assessing the feasibility of electrifying its gasoline-powered vehicles and reducing its fleet of diesel forklifts through resource optimisation.