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DB Schenker – Singapore: A Vital Node in Singapore’s Logistics Ecosystem

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Singapore’s Status a Global Hub. From its peak, 97% flight capacity was reduced from Singapore Airlines. With such dramatic reductions in flights, Singapore’s status of a logistics hub was put severely at risk. However Singapore has managed to preserve it position as a global trade hub. Keeping Supply Chains Moving.

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Making Asia a Leader – One Green Initiative at a Time

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However, there is one area that Asia could do better to show true global leadership: sustainable growth that respects the environment. Asia Pacific is often looked upon as a slow mover for de-carbonization — the one that only follows what is “required” by the West. Making Asia a Leader – One Green Initiative at a Time.

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Doing Business in Singapore

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The Malaysian island of Singapore was originally known as Temasek (“Sea Town”) after the first settlers found it in AD 1298-1299. In 1819, the British East India Company established a trading settlement on the island, which set modern Singapore into motion. Singapore’s landmass is only 719 sq. Manufacturing in Singapore.

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Packing for the Future

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The Singapore National Environment Agency calculated that in 2020, 1.14 million tons of paper and cardboard waste was generated (Singapore population of 5.45 To achieve this, more investments in recycling processing systems are needed, a fact the Singapore government is aware of and has made plans for this.

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The Green Corridor – Keep an Eye Out for Green!

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Electric vehicles (EVs) are already used as taxis in many large cities in Asia, but expect 2022 to be a year of much market growth. In Singapore, in addition to BYD EVs already on the road, 300 electric MG5s will be added to the fleet of Stride. More cities in Asia should be experiencing quieter garbage pick-ups by the end of 2022.

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The Green Corridor: To Realise the Circular Economy Dream – Reach Out to Your Community

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In one example, Crust Group in Singapore provides a Southeast Asian example of a cross industry “circular economy” partnership. Everyday there is stale bread thrown out by bakeries all over Singapore. Tim has crafted delivery solutions for many e-commerce and freight forwarding clients. The benefits to society are several.

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Prepare for Anything: Supply Chain and Ecosystem Predictions for 2022 and beyond….

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These events have highlighted a need for agility and have led to significant changes and approaches to managing supply chains across the Asia Pacific region. . Dr Christopher Holmes – Managing Director, IDC Insights Asia Pacific. He is also the Asia Pacific regional lead for the Future of Industry Ecosystems.