MPA Singapore issued its port-performance for October 2019, focusing on key port indicators, such as the number of vessels arriving, the container throughput, the cargo throughput and the bunker sales. Generally, October saw an increase in vessel arrivals and container throughput, but a decrease in cargo volumes and bunker sales.
Namely:
- The number of vessels arriving in October were 12,026, up by 3.4% year-on-year;
- Vessel arrivals by gross tonnage were 250.28, up by 7.4% year-on-year;
- The container throughput increased by 2.6%, with 3.23 million TEUs;
- The cargo throughput reached the 52.29 million tonnes, experiencing a decrease of 2.3%;
- The bunker sales reduced by 8.7%, reaching the 3.77 million tonnes.
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