Cargo Network Analysis of the Transshipment Pattern of Singapore Port

Singapore port holds significance as a major transshipment hub, leveraging its strategic geographical location and superior services to connect with over 600 global ports. However, it confronts challenges, including rising of Chinese Port, competition from neighboring Malaysian ports and largely fluctuated trade volumes due to economic downturns and the impact of COVID19. Consequently, a hypothesis is proposed that the demand for transshipment in Singapore may decline, necessitating the promotion of a regional maritime cluster to sustain its leadership in Southeast Asia. To assess this hypothesis, this study proposes a multicommodity network flow model to analyze cargo flows through Singapore Port. This approach marks a departure from earlier models that concentrated on liner network design from a carrier's viewpoint, instead focusing on port-centric cargo flows by integrating liner network and trade data. The findings aim to support sustainable development strategies for Singapore Port.