Transcript 3rd Maritime R&D Advisory Panel Second Meeting

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
Singapore’s
Economy
Port
Infrastructure
Logistics
Good
Connectivity
Efficient
Customs
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Singapore’s 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
– World’s largest port
• 200 shipping lines to more than 600 ports in 123 countries
– Asia’s 5th largest cargo airport
• >4,300 flights/week to 190 cities in 50 countries
– 21 of the world’s 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 => 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 > 3,000
employees in maritime education &
training programmes
 Collaborations with Singapore Maritime Academy,
Logistics Institute of Asia Pacific (TLI-AP) =>
Research and tertiary education
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Key Challenges
• Higher standard for excellence
• Increasing number of competitors e.g. China,
India, ASEAN countries
China
Mumbai,
Jawaharlal
Nehru,
Chennai
India
ASEAN
Shanghai,
Hong Kong,
Shenzhen
Port Klang,
Tanjung Pelepas,
Laem Chabang,
Tanjung Priok
• Constraints in land capacity and manpower
resources
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Looking Forward
• Singapore as an international maritime centre, full suite of
maritime services; > 100 international shipping groups
conducting variety of business activities
Petro-chemicals
PORT
Importers
Other Transport/Freight Forwarding
Cargo / Passenger Terminals
Ship Chandlers
Ship Bunkering
Inland Water Transport
SHIPPING
Ship Management
Shippers
Ship Agency
Ship Broking &
Chartering
Services
Shipping Lines /
Ship Owners
Cruises
Other Logistics
Services
Storage & Warehousing
MARINE &
OFFSHORE
Insurance, Reinsurance & P&I Wholesale/Retail Of
Marine Equipment /
Maritime Legal
Accessories
Maritime Related Finance
Offshore
Government Agencies
Education and Training
Maritime Related R&D / IT
Maritime Logistics &
Supporting Services
Class Societies & Marine
Surveying
Shipbuilding & Exploration
Repair
Labour
Suppliers
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
– IMO’s ISPS Code
– WCO’s SAFE Framework of
Standards
– US’s 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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