Singapore named world's best port by industry players

Generic photograph of containers at Tanjong Pagar Terminal, Keppel Terminal, Brani Terminal on Pulau Brani and Sentosa Cove as viewed from The Pinnacle@Duxton on Mar 04, 2021. - The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE, Oct 23 (dpa): Singapore was this week for the first time named "best global seaport," city-state authorities has announced.

Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority said the award, which was announced this week after a vote by cargo and logistics businesses, recognized the city-state's role in "keeping global supply chains running" during the coronavirus pandemic.