Lee Hsien Loong calls for tripartite partnership to manage port industry changes

On October 17, 2026, Lee Hsien Loong addressed PSA International management during the Singapore Port Workers Union’s 80th anniversary dinner. He called for a strong partnership between unions, PSA management, and the Government to protect port workers. Lee Hsien Loong stressed that continuous reskilling and upskilling are necessary for workers to take on higher-value, technology-driven roles as the industry transforms due to AI and global trade patterns.

The comments emphasize the need for coordinated labor adaptation within Singapore's port industry. Lee Hsien Loong called for collaboration to help workers transition into new, technology-driven roles, safeguarding the long-term livelihoods of the workforce amid technological and trade shifts.