Nine French companies from the ports logistics sector participated in a discovery mission for the port market of Singapore and Malaysia from 26 to 30 September 2011. During these five days, the companies were able to better understand the two diverse markets through country presentations, meetings with port authorities as well as 5 ports in the region, namely: PSA and Jurong Port in Singapore and Tanjung Pelepas, Tanjung Langsat and Johor Port in Malaysia.   The participation by a pole of competitiveness, Novalog, specialised in the development of innovative technology applied to the technology sector. This allowed it to identify several common issues and research topics which eventually will emerge as collaboration between the different French and Singaporean/Malaysian institutions. The success of this event highlights the potential of the port logistics sector in these two countries, of which the French know-how and capabilities may be harnessed.

  The Maritime Industry in Singapore: a sector that delivers The shipbuilding sector is extremely dynamic in Singapore. In fact, the city-State has registered more than 5,000 companies related to the maritime industry. The port of Singapore welcomes 200 maritme companies which link 600 ports in more than 120 countries. As a contributor to around 7% of the GDP of Singapore, this sector employs more than 100,000 persons. Furthermore, around 1000 ships are constantly seen in the port of Singapore. More than 13,700 tankers and 3,800 chemical tankers dock there each year. This considerable maritime traffic is due primarily to tight security for port protection as well as its neighbouring waters against terrorist attacks, chemical/oil accidents, and navigational collisions, etc. The port of Singapore is also the first worldwide in terms of transhipment volume and container traffic (26 Million EVP in 2009) the city-State has put in place the most innovative technologies in order to maintain a high level of security and accuracy. The latest edition of the Asia Pacific Maritime tradeshow welcomed around 10,000 visitors and 938 exhibiting companies This regional trade fair which takes place once every two years celebrated its 10th edition last 24-26 March 2010, and is composed essentially of companies in the shipbuilding and naval technology areas, port equipment and ships, engineering and offshore services.  France was present during the salon through the French pavilion comprising of 11 companies.