- Singapore is enhancing its logistics infrastructure and workforce to secure its position as a trusted regional cargo center, with 2,000 new logistics jobs expected by 2025.
- Key developments include reducing air-sea transshipment times, expanding cargo handling capacities at Tuas Port and Changi Airport, and adapting to rising e-commerce demand.
- Amid global supply chain disruptions, Singapore remains a vital hub, handling record cargo volumes in 2024 and preparing for further growth in 2025.
Singapore is taking strategic steps to strengthen its global logistics leadership through investments in infrastructure, workforce development, and digitalization. As the world faces supply chain disruptions and evolving trade dynamics, the city-state aims to position itself as a regional and intermodal cargo hub. These measures include expanding port capacities, reducing transshipment times, and meeting the growing demand for airfreight and e-commerce logistics, reports The Straits Times.
Investments in Logistics Infrastructure
Singapore is developing Tuas Port and the Changi Air Cargo Hub to expand sea and air cargo handling capabilities.
Tuas Port will be the world’s largest automated port by 2040, while Changi’s capacity is set to grow from 3 million to 5.4 million tonnes annually by 2030.
Workforce Development
The Economic Development Board (EDB) will launch a Logistics Job Transformation Map in 2025 to support these advancements.
It will target workforce reskilling and create 2,000 new jobs.
Faster Transshipment Times
The Ministry of Transport (MOT) is working to halve air-sea intermodal transshipment times from over five days to under 24 hours.
A prototype app is being developed to enhance logistics coordination.
Adapting to E-commerce Trends
Rising e-commerce demand from platforms like Shein and Temu is reshaping logistics needs.
Changi Airport is optimizing its tenant mix and exploring specialized warehouse solutions for direct shipping models.
Handling Record Cargo Volumes
In 2024, Singapore’s ports handled a record 40 million TEUs.
Changi Airport managed 1.82 million tonnes of airfreight by November—a 14.5% year-on-year increase.
Preparing for Global Disruptions
Trade tensions and geopolitical unrest have shifted supply chains towards Southeast Asia.
Singapore’s capacity and expertise make it a pivotal player amid these challenges.
Shipping Alliances and Airfreight Growth
New shipping alliances like the Gemini Cooperation will bring more port calls to Singapore.
Airfreight volumes are expected to grow due to disruptions in ocean shipping.
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Source: The Straits Times
