Global Trade Operations Discussion 2022

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A port is defined as a naval facility that contains several wharves where ships may dock
to load and offload passengers and consignments. Ports are mostly located along sea coasts, and
some examples are London, Singapore, Shanghai, and New York, among others (Chen and Lam,
2018, p. 947). One of the significant roles of ports is to act as an entry point for immigrants into
a country, and as a result, many port cities succumb to multi-ethnic and multicultural changes. In
this paper, we shall focus on the port of Singapore, its operation challenges, and the
recommendation.
Port of Singapore signifies the facilities and stations that conduct maritime trade and, at
the same time, takes care of the docks and shipping. It is vital to note that the Port of Singapore
has been ranked as the leading nautical capital globally since the year 2015 (Abdullah, 2019).
Annually, the port attracts approximately 130,000 vessels due to its efficiency in operations,
dependability, quality services, and excellent client satisfaction (Abdullah, 2019).
Sustainability connotes the environmental, social, and economic issues in any sector. It
aims at ensuring that current needs are met. As such, ports are highly involved in pollution due to
the nature of their operations (Balancing Environmental Challenges with Economic Demand,
2015). Nevertheless, many ports are now included in various sustainability programs to reduce
emissions and also to gain competitive advantage. The port of Singapore supports the Green
initiative that aims to reduce the environmental effect of shipping and to endorse clean and green
freight services in Singapore (Balancing Environmental Challenges with Economic Demand,
2015).
Currently, the Singapore port faces a challenge due to changes in the climate and has led
to the use of alternate routes, especially for cargo ships, which in turn reduces the chances of
trade (Abdullah, 2019). Nevertheless, this will result in increased shipping opportunities in Asia,