In a significant step toward fostering sustainable and innovative maritime practices, Singapore and India signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to collaborate on maritime digitalisation and decarbonisation, during the 2025 Singapore Maritime Week.
This partnership aims to create a Singapore-India Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC), which will accelerate the development and adoption of zero-emission technologies and digital solutions within the maritime sector.
The LOI was signed by Mr. Teo Eng Dih, Chief Executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), and Mr. R. Lakshmanan, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MOPSW) of India on March 25th. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Dr. Amy Khor, Senior Minister of State at Singapore’s Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment and Ministry of Transport, and Mr. Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways of India.
Under this agreement, both nations will collaborate on maritime digitalisation and decarbonisation projects, identify key stakeholders, and work toward formalising the partnership through a memorandum of understanding. The partnership is set to leverage both countries’ strengths to transform the maritime industry, ensuring a future where sustainability and digital innovation go hand in hand.
India, a leading player in information technology, has significant potential to become a major producer and exporter of green marine fuels. Singapore, on the other hand, stands as a key global transshipment and bunkering hub, supported by a dynamic research and innovation ecosystem.
The collaboration between the two countries presents a unique opportunity to pool expertise, resources, and knowledge to create a cutting-edge shipping corridor that prioritises sustainability and digital transformation.
