The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the CMA CGM Group have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance sustainable shipping and digital innovation. Signed by Teo Eng Dih, Chief Executive of MPA, and Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and CEO of CMA CGM, the agreement builds on a previous MoU from 2022, reinforcing Singapore’s position as a leading maritime hub.
Under the MoU, CMA CGM plans to expand its fleet with more vessels registered under the Singapore flag, including four 23,000 TEU LNG vessels. This expansion supports CMA CGM’s goal of achieving Net Zero Carbon by 2050, with nearly $20 billion invested in LNG and methanol-powered ships. By 2029, the company aims to have 153 ships capable of using low-carbon energies.
The collaboration will also see CMA CGM register and bunker alternative-fuel vessels in Singapore, participating in bunkering trials. Notably, CMA CGM Iron, the first of 12 dual-fuel methanol vessels, made its maiden call in Singapore in March 2025. MPA and CMA CGM will explore pilot trials for carbon accounting and data exchange standards, alongside cybersecurity initiatives to enhance maritime digital security.
The partnership aims to strengthen Singapore’s maritime innovation ecosystem by connecting CMA CGM’s entities with local platforms like PIER71. Additionally, CMA CGM will expand intra-Asia shipping services, using Singapore as a regional transshipment hub.
Workforce development is also a focus, with plans for leadership programmes, internships, and a seafarers’ training programme in collaboration with the Maritime Energy Training Facility. This initiative aims to equip the workforce with skills for handling new fuels like ammonia and methanol.
Teo Eng Dih highlighted the MoU as a milestone in collaboration, aiming to create a sustainable maritime ecosystem. Rodolphe Saadé expressed commitment to leveraging expertise for resilient global trade.
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