The history of the development of Singaporean logistics Current status General background of the country

Key features of country:

Why is Singapore an efficient transport and logistics hub?

• Effective government institutions

• Robust manufacturing base

• Huge industry of shipping and shipping

• Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with different and diverse markets

• IT communications

• Availability of local talent

• Conditions for business development

• Stable society

Deploy of quay cranes to discharge or load containers once vessel is berthed. Singapore is now exploring the use of new generation quay cranes that can move two or four TEUs at the same time.

Gateway operations

Modern ports have integrated GPS and radio frequency identification (RFID) technologies into their operations. Singapore did the same.

Every time the gate passes, trucks with GPS or RFID send a signal. This allows the gate to keep track of the trucks that it skips, and to locate each truck and each loaded container.



CITOS in ports of Singapore

Singapore, the world's busiest seaport and the world's leading container port, has invested heavily in information technology (IT), including equipment, software, and training. Two major IT projects, CITOS (Computer Integrated Terminal Operations Systems) and CIMOS (Computer Integrated Marine Operations System) use command-and-control computers to direct every operation in the container terminal and in the port. Application of IT to the port operations in Singapore has shown real effective gains in cost reduction and better customer service.

Aviational sector

The Changi International Airport is located at the eastern tip of Singapore. It is run by the Changi Airport Group and operates the airport. Served by award-winning Singapore Airlines, the airport has served 55 million passengers in 2012 alone.

There are currently three main passenger terminals and forms a ‘U’ shaped. Connected by air shuttle bus, passengers can move between the terminals without re-processing customs formalities.

In conclusion:

1. 
   Singapore is on the way of becoming the absolute leader in terms of the logistics among other Asian nations.
   
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   Furthemore, we have to admit that, the integration of cutting edge technologies serves as a main catalyst on the way of developing the industry of logistics.
   
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   Among with this it makes a great contribution to the economic well being of other countries as well as Asian ones.