Singapore has claimed the top spot in a survey of the world's leading maritime cities, which was conducted by Norwegian research and analysis group Menon Economics.
Menon's third biannual "Leading Maritime Capitals" report was launched in Singapore yesterday, putting the Lion City in the number one position, followed by Hamburg, Oslo, Shanghai and London.
Using 50 different indicators, and feedback from shipping experts, the report benchmarks 30 leading maritime cities around the world in shipping, finance and law, technology, ports and logistics, together with an overall assessment of their attractiveness and competitiveness.
