Call for a unified "Asian voice"

Singapore will continue its drive to be a leading international maritime centre and will work even more closely with countries and shipping associations in the region to realise its goal of creating a unified “Asian voice” in the shipping industry. This was the message given by Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) president Patrick Phoon at the start of Singapore Maritime Week. “World shipping is moving east, that is clear, so it is important for the SSA to work more closely with other organisations in Asia to ensure the Asian message is heard internationally. The industry is going through difficult times but we must all ensure that shipping is fit and strong when the crisis ends,” Phoon said.