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Paving the way for logistics SMEs to go further

Forward-looking logistics SMEs stay ahead with IT

Overview of Industry 

Singapore is a favourite destination for multinational corporations or MNCs to establish regional distribution centres. Singapore's strategic location and world class infrastructure have enabled us to be a leading supply chain nerve centre. 

With 23.98 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) handled in 2006, we have the world’s busiest container port with some 200 shipping lines connecting to 600 ports in 123 countries. The Singapore Changi Airport is recognized as one of the best airports in the world and is served by 78 airlines with about 4200 weekly flights connecting to 186 cities in 59 countries. It is also a leading cargo airport, handling 1.91 million tonnes of cargo in 2006.


Indicators


2000


2001


2002


2003


2004


2005

No. of Establishments

5,853

5,714

5,697

6,215

6,341

6,147

No. of Workers

69,541

64,289

64,873

67,345

67,630

65,581

Operating Receipts ($m)

18,062

18,962

19,738

24,201

25,695

32,227

Value-added ($m)

4,954

4,876

5,119

5,216

5,874

6,613

GDP Contribution (%)

3.15

3.18

3.24

3.28

3.29

3.44

Source : Department of Statistics


Logistics Industry Development Plans

SPRING works closely with the EDB to grow and develop the logistics industry. To achieve synergy, SPRING is focusing on the following key areas to strengthen the industry’s competitiveness and capabilities to strengthen Singapore’s position as a leading supply chain nerve centre.

  1. Strengthen SME capabilities
  2. Enhance process and service innovation
  3. Strengthen industry support and infrastructure

Programmes for Logistics SMEs

Useful links 

Singapore Logistics Association
Website: www.sla.org.sg 

The Singapore Aircargo Agents Association
Website: www.saaa.org.sg

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Last updated on 14 Oct 2007
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