SINGAPORE, 22 April 2026 – The Coastal Sustainability Alliance (CSA), an industry collaborative effort led by Kuok Maritime Group (KMG), today announced that it has expanded its collaboration with seven industry leaders during this year’s Singapore Maritime Week to launch a “Milk-Run” Logistics Proof of Concept - a smarter, consolidated shore-to-ship cargo delivery model designed to improve operations at Singapore’s busy anchorages.

The traditional approach of multiple small boats making individual trips to various ships is being replaced by a more efficient “green shuttle” system. Voltai, Singapore’s largest e-supply boat, will deliver goods to multiple mother vessels in a single, optimised loop. This “Milk-Run” strategy aims to significantly reduce marine traffic and help ship owners lower their Scope 3 emissions, contributing to the maritime industry’s sustainability goals.

Building a Collaborative Ecosystem

The success of the Milk-Run Logistics relies on collaboration across multiple stakeholders. Key partners include:

• OPL Services (lighter boat operator): Responsible for planning, scheduling, and operating the new logistics model.
• Jurong Port (terminal operator): Focused on fast, efficient and safe transfer of cargo at the terminals.
• Ampotech: Providing real-time ship-to-shore monitoring to support operations planning and enhance efficiency.
• Singapore Management University (SMU): Through a course-based collaboration, SMU faculty and students analysed operational data from the Milk-Run model, providing insights to support optimisation and improvements.
• Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA): Support just-in-time (JIT) planning and coordination to strengthen operational efficiency in port operations. In collaboration with Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI), the Maritime Digital Twin (MDT) serves as the platform to facilitate the proof of concept of supplies bookings and optimise routes for Mik Run.
• Pacific Environment (PE): Providing support towards the Proof of Concept to enable its execution and sustainability goals.

Driving Sustainability and Efficiency

“Logistics is a team sport”, said Mr. Tan Thai Yong, Chair of CSA and CEO of PaxOcean Group. “By aligning regulators, technologists, and operators, we are not just launching an electric vessel — we are introducing a new way for Singapore’s port to operate sustainably and efficiently. This partnership demonstrates the importance of collaboration in achieving meaningful change."

Public Visit to Singapore’s First Fully Electric Tug

SMW 2026 will feature an exclusive public showcase of the PXO Electric Tug EON - Singapore’s first fully electric harbour tug.

Visitors will have the opportunity to experience EON’s advanced capabilities firsthand, including its fully electric propulsion system, high-performance battery energy storage, and optimised design for harbour operations. The showcase will highlight how EON delivers zero-emission performance without compromising on power, demonstrating the vessel’s ability to meet demanding port requirements while significantly reducing carbon emissions, noise, and overall operating costs.

The showcase will also feature Beecharge Innovation Group (BIG), a Singapore-based partner demonstrating modular mobile and hybrid energy nodes that enable ultra-fast DC charging where fixed infrastructure may be limited.

Singapore Maritime Week 2026 Maritime Evolution Trail + Vessel Showcase – PXO ACE-1 Electric Tug 

KMG is present at Singapore Maritime Week 2026 at the exhibition booth A01. Visit us to learn more about KMG’s portfolio solutions and explore partnership opportunities towards maritime excellence.

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Kuok Maritime Group

Kuok Maritime Group (KMG) includes the PaxOcean Group (PaxOcean), Pacific Carriers Limited (PCL), PACC Offshore Services Holdings (POSH), Pacific Workboats Pte Ltd (PWPL), PaxOcean McPEC Modular Solutions (PMMS) and Kuok Maritime Ventures (KMV).  KMG offers an integrated suite of maritime solutions to businesses globally. It serves the maritime value chain from provision of offshore maritime and subsea support services, shipping and transportation, newbuilding, harbour and terminal towage services as well as turnkey solutions for marine, offshore, energy, market in engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) to supporting start-ups offering technological and innovative solutions to the industry. The group also leads the Coastal Sustainability Alliance in Singapore, working with like-minded industry partners to build a sustainable next-generation maritime ecosystem. Visit Kuok Maritime Group at https://kuokgroup.com.sg/businesses/#maritime.

Media Enquiries:

Penelope Koh
Kuok Maritime Group
M: +65 9827 6178
Email: penelope.koh@kuokmaritime.com.sg