The Country
Singapore (also known as the Lion City) is an island of about 692.7 square kilometers, and is located at the southern tip of West Malaysia and at the Northern Archipelago of the Indonesian islands. Singapore is home to more than 4.4 million people and is one of the most culturally diversified, multi-racial, metropolitan cities in the world. Singapore has produced the award-winning Changi International Airport, it has one of the world’s busiest seaport, the Port of Singapore Authority (PSA), and is situated along the world’s busiest shipping lane - the Straits of Malacca. By 2009, with the completion of two Integrated Resorts, Singapore will be transformed into a world-class entertainment centre.
Economy overview
Singapore, a highly developed and successful free market economy, enjoys a remarkably open and corruption-free environment, stable prices, and a per capita GDP equal to that of the Big 4 West European countries. The economy depends heavily on exports, particularly in electronics and manufacturing. In the coming years, the government hopes to establish a growth path that will be less vulnerable to the external business cycle and will continue efforts to establish Singapore as Southeast Asia's financial and high-tech hub. Fiscal stimulus, low interest rates, a surge in exports, and internal flexibility led to vigorous growth in 2004, with real GDP rising by 8 percent, by far the economy's best performance since 2000.
Estimated container throughput for the last 5 years in TEUs
| Location |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
| Singapore |
15.55 |
16.98 |
18.44 |
21.31 |
23.21 |
*Above throughput figures in Millions
Operational coverage
OOCL Singapore offers a broad variety of transportation, depot, warehouse and IT applications for end-to-end supply chain management.
With Singapore’s geographical advantage and a well built infrastructure, OOCL Singapore is strategically positioned as one of the main Hubs linking the world.
OOCL Singapore has recently taken over the helm in developing Batam island due to it’s close proximity to Singapore (just four hours away by barge), and using Singapore as a main transshipment hub for all ocean shipments connecting to the rest of the world. Bintan Island and Karimun Island is also next in line for such project development.
OOCL Singapore and Supply Chain Management
- We offer a global coverage with weekly service to and from North America, Europe, Australia & New Zealand, Intra-Asia, the Middle East and the Indian sub-continent.
- OOCL is one of the leading carriers in Singapore equipped with superior IT systems, including the CargoSmart portal which provide services to customers 24hrs a day and 7 days a week.
- Our experienced and dedicated staffs provide professional services to all customers including corporate accounts, cross-country business and specialized project cargo.
- Reefer Logistics - OOCL Singapore can provide Cold Chain Management with wide range of reefer cargo services including AFAM+/MAG+ technology.
- OOCL Logistics Singapore provide comprehensive Global Supply Chain Management. Satisfying customers through dedicated professionals, equipped with well-recognized sophisticated IT systems.