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DB Schenker – Singapore: A Vital Node in Singapore’s Logistics Ecosystem

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Singapore’s Status a Global Hub. From its peak, 97% flight capacity was reduced from Singapore Airlines. Typically, 45% to 50% of cargo is carried in belly holds of aircraft. With such dramatic reductions in flights, Singapore’s status of a logistics hub was put severely at risk. Keeping Supply Chains Moving.

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Hiring a Singapore Agent to Navigate Local Customs Clearance Can Boost Productivity, Efficiency

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As a key Southeast Asian hub, Singapore is a small but important market for many overseas sellers. Foreign trading companies may find it daunting or time-consuming to juggle multiple custom duties, especially if Singapore is an unfamiliar market to them. 2) Managing multiple payments and papers to clear Customs.

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Innovative Synergies: Logistics Tech Lessons from Other Industries

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Air cargo for example, though continuing to make digital strides, is still behind – and is often compared to – passenger travel where digitized capacity, pricing and online bookings have been around for decades and is in some ways the digitalization template air cargo is referencing.

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Safer and Faster: Singapore’s Known Consignor Regime

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It would appear that shippers are in delay to apply for Singapore Known Consignor Regime (KCR). The deadline is 30th April 2021 to submit the application to the Singapore Airport Police Division. KCR is a security measure to further enhance air cargo security on commercial aircrafts from global terrorist threat.

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July 9, 2024 Update

Freightos

Congestion levels at the Port of Singapore – a significant factor in the tightening of capacity since May – have continued to ease , with vessel wait times for an available berth down to about 2.5 Best, Judah Levine, Head of Research Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox.

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The Green Corridor – My Visit to Energy Observer – A Tour into the Future of Ocean Travel

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Last month, I had the privilege to visit the Energy Observer, which was making a stop right here in Singapore during her around-the-world voyage! The team behind Energy Observer wants to gain better information for commercial cargo vessels by vastly increasing the size of the ship. by Tim Foote, Founder of Susymbio. Timothy Foote.

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Industry Transformation: Advanced Manufacturing and Digitalisation of Supply Chain-Logistics

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Digitalising shipping thus would create enormous opportunities for Singapore to further enhance International and Regional Trade. Digitalisation is thus an excellent way for Singapore to strengthen its Strategic Trade, Maritime Shipping and Global Connectivity Hub pre-eminence.