Creating a new blueprint for green port logistics
Toll Group has opened an electric decarbonisation hub near Changi Airport that links warehouse, trucking, and electric supply vessels through one digital platform. The facility offers shore power charging, smart cargo handling equipment, and real time scheduling that aligns with Singapore Green Plan 2030. By replacing diesel bunker runs with battery powered vessels, each voyage can cut carbon emissions by as much as eighty percent and save more than one tonne of CO2. Customers gain predictable service while reducing their environmental footprint.
Integrated land sea operations
The hub moves containers seamlessly between air, road, and sea. Electric trucks collect freight, smart conveyors direct cargo into consolidation zones, and vessels depart only when loads, weather, and berth availability align. This integrated model reduces waiting time and avoids unnecessary voyages, delivering efficiency gains that often match the direct emission savings.
Strategic location advantage
Situated close to the busy Eastern Anchorage, the site allows electric vessels to shuttle between terminals and offshore platforms within minutes instead of hours. Proximity to major aviation lanes means spare battery modules and critical parts can arrive by air, trimming maintenance downtime and supporting just in time logistics.
A non-obvious insight
Because the vessels and equipment constantly share operational data, the hub functions as a full scale laboratory for regulators and researchers. Minute by minute energy profiles reveal where battery capacity is wasted or under used, enabling future port designs to right size infrastructure rather than over invest in charging assets. This data driven approach could shorten payback periods for similar projects across Asia.
Partnerships accelerating adoption
Toll Group worked with Yinson GreenTech, maritime technology providers, and academic institutions to build the twelve month pilot. Lessons learned will inform regional guidelines and funding frameworks that help small shipping lines transition without interrupting trade flows.
Conclusion
Singapore now hosts a working example of commercial electric maritime logistics. By combining proven battery technology with digital orchestration, Toll Group has shown that significant decarbonisation and cost efficiency can arrive together. The project signals strong momentum toward cleaner port ecosystems across the region.