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On 26 September 2024, the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) signed a letter of intent in the presence of Hamburg’s First Mayor - Dr. Peter Tschentscher to intensify their cooperation in the areas of digitalisation, decarbonisation and cyber security.

HPA and MPA sign letter of intent

The letter of intent, signed by Jens Meier, CEO of the HPA, and Teo Eng Dih, Chief Executive of the MPA, marks the beginning of a strategic partnership between the two port authorities.

The aim is to develop joint projects and initiatives to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of both ports.

Cooperation to focus on pilot projects

Both ports intend to formalise the cooperation through further agreements

The cooperation could focus on pilot projects to facilitate efficient port calls between the ports of Hamburg and Singapore, exchange information on the introduction of zero emission fuels or facilitate the exchange of cyber security information.

Both ports intend to formalise the cooperation through further agreements.

Jointly develop innovative solutions

Jens Meier, CEO of the HPA, said “The signing of this letter of intent with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore is another important step towards a sustainable and digitalised future for our ports.

Jens Meier adds, “By sharing knowledge and technologies, we can jointly develop innovative solutions that not only increase the efficiency of our port operations, but also make an important contribution to decarbonisation and cyber security.

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