3rd Maritime R

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Singapore as a Global Logistics Hub
Presented by BG Tay Lim Heng, Chief Executive,
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore 25
November 2008 International Ports Seminar,
Brasilia, Brazil
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Global Connectivity
Singapore
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Overview of Logistics in Singapore
Singapores Economy
Port Infrastructure
Good Connectivity
Logistics
Efficient Customs
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Singapores Logistics Sector

• Significant contributor to economy
• 9.4 of GDP
• 180,000 workers 9,200 establishments
• Key enabler of mfg trading sectors
• Innovative, effective supply chain solutions to
  serve global markets
• Worlds largest port
• 200 shipping lines to more than 600 ports in 123
  countries
• Asias 5th largest cargo airport
• gt4,300 flights/week to 190 cities in 50 countries
• 21 of the worlds top 25 3PLs

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Maritime Logistics in Singapore
Maritime Logistics Sector
Education Training
Infrastructure
Technology
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Building Infrastructure

• Expansion and Upgrading of Pasir Panjang
  Terminal
• Phase 3 and 4 gt additional 14 mil TEUs

Increase in total handling capacity from 32.1
million to 50.3 million TEUs One-stop solutions
e.g. 80 ha Chemical Logistics Hub, Fresh Hub and
Air Cargo Express Hub
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Developing Technology

• Development of WIreless-broadband-access for
  SEaPORT (WISEPORT)
• Facilitates ship-to-shore communication speeds
  up transactions

• TradeXchange
• One-stop online portal for all trade-related
  transactions with regulatory authorities
• Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

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Developing Manpower Resources

• Maritime Cluster Fund (MCF)
• Promotes manpower development
• 760 companies trained gt 3,000 employees in
  maritime education training programmes

• Collaborations with Singapore Maritime Academy,
  Logistics Institute of Asia Pacific (TLI-AP) gt
  Research and tertiary education

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Key Challenges

• Higher standard for excellence
• Increasing number of competitors e.g. China,
  India, ASEAN countries
• Constraints in land capacity and manpower
  resources

Shanghai, Hong Kong, Shenzhen
China
Mumbai, Jawaharlal Nehru, Chennai
India
ASEAN
Port Klang, Tanjung Pelepas, Laem Chabang,
Tanjung Priok
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Looking Forward

• Singapore as an international maritime centre,
  full suite of maritime services gt 100
  international shipping groups conducting variety
  of business activities

PORT
Petro-chemicals
Importers
Other Transport/Freight Forwarding
Storage Warehousing
Cargo / Passenger Terminals
MARINE OFFSHORE
Ship Chandlers
Ship Bunkering
Inland Water Transport
Ship Management
Insurance, Reinsurance PI
Wholesale/Retail Of Marine Equipment / Accessories
Ship Agency
Maritime Legal
Ship Broking Chartering Services
Maritime Related Finance
Offshore
Government Agencies
Education and Training
Shipping Lines / Ship Owners
Shipbuilding Repair
Exploration
Maritime Related RD / IT
Shippers
Labour Suppliers
Maritime Logistics Supporting Services
Cruises
Other Logistics Services
Class Societies Marine Surveying
Material Suppliers
SERVICES
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Looking Forward

• Need to deepen integrated logistics capabilities
  e.g. chemicals and pharmaceutical sectors
• Development of next generation of supply chain
  solutions e.g. FA optimizaion
• A global supply chain perspective

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Looking Forward

• Supply Chain Security
• IMOs ISPS Code
• WCOs SAFE Framework of Standards
• USs Container Security Initiative
• Singapore Customs Secure Trade Partnership
• To ensure Singapore is a secure node in global
  supply chain
• Mutual Recognition Agreements as part of
  international network of secure supply chains

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Conclusion

• Many challenges ahead
• Global Financial Crisis
• Changes in international trade dynamics
• Need to be nimble and react quickly to stay
  viable
• Possible review of existing structures and
  operations
• Opportunities to learn and collaborate

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The End
The End