To cultivate a new generation of Data Science, Info-comms and Engineering professionals for Singapore’s future port in Tuas, PSA Singapore (PSA) and Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop talent to support the growth of the port industry.

Regional CEO Southeast Asia Ong Kim Pong said that “PSA values SUTD’s strength in combining design thinking and technology, and nurturing technically-grounded innovators. This timely partnership allows both parties to capitalise on each other’s strengths and PSA is pleased to provide SUTD students with opportunities for practical industry experience and the chance to pursue exciting careers in PSA.”

The new Tuas Port will harness big data, and leverage automation technologies and smart systems to raise terminal productivity and service quality. To build the competencies required to manage the complex ecosystems in Tuas Port, PSA will contribute port related content to the SUTD curriculum, giving students exposure and advancing their knowledge in smart technologies and systems used in port operations. PSA will also work with SUTD to build a talent pipeline to support PSA’s extensive network of ICT infrastructure, which is an enabler of port operations. Internship opportunities for SUTD students will enable them to learn and apply Engineering principles, Info-communications and security, and Data Science knowledge to modern port operations and equipment.

For more information, please click HERE for the press release.