Rival ports ‘fast catching up’: SM Lee warns against complacency, says port workers must not face shift alone
Singapore’s port risks being left behind by its rivals that are “fast catching up, and in some respects quite possibly ahead of us”, said Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Saturday (Oct 17), as he called for technological transformation while not leaving workers to face the challenges alone. He also highlighted the importance of strong ...
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong warned Singapore's port risks falling behind rivals, who are rapidly advancing in digitalization and automation. At a dinner celebration for the Singapore Port Workers Union's 80th anniversary, Lee emphasized the importance of technological transformation and strong tripartism between the management team, unions, and workers.
He cited Shanghai's Yangshan port as an example of rapid progress in digitalization and automation. Lee highlighted the challenges of transformation, including changing work processes, upgrading skills, and adapting to new work environments. He also mentioned PSA's successful shift from manual to automated systems, such as quayside and yard cranes, and remotely-operated automated guided vehicles.
The minister stressed the need for retraining existing workers during these changes and maintaining a cooperative relationship between management, unions, and workers.
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