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Hiring a Singapore Agent to Navigate Local Customs Clearance Can Boost Productivity, Efficiency

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

As a key Southeast Asian hub, Singapore is a small but important market for many overseas sellers. Foreign trading companies may find it daunting or time-consuming to juggle multiple custom duties, especially if Singapore is an unfamiliar market to them. 2) Managing multiple payments and papers to clear Customs.

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The Green Corridor – My Visit to Energy Observer – A Tour into the Future of Ocean Travel

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Last month, I had the privilege to visit the Energy Observer, which was making a stop right here in Singapore during her around-the-world voyage! You can find out on the ship, which are outfitted with three types of solar panels at present. The Green Corridor – My Visit to Energy Observer – A Tour into the Future of Ocean Travel.

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CSR Initiatives in the Global Supply Chain

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The overarching rule that all actions taken are meant to meet the needs of the present society without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their own needs, is a key driver. From just being environmentally friendly, it has become a holistic framework that encompasses the environment, social and corporate governance.

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Green Skies? Airlines Need a Tail Wind to Decarbonize

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Pierpaolo Cazzola, International Transport Forum (ITF), an inter-governmental think tank, presented the organization’s recent findings and recommendations, ahead of the upcoming International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) conferences.

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Is TPPA going to ground e-commerce or let it fly (ideally, as air freight)?

DELMIA Quintiq

The next step is to present the proposal to national legislatures. This would mean that a consumer in Malaysia buying from Amazon in the US would not experience significant differences in pricing of the same product bought from an online store in Malaysia or neighboring Singapore. Who will benefit the most from TPPA?

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The Green Corridor: Food for Thought

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Our oceans are at present simply overfished – but our growing population is only demanding more and more fish protein. Scaling up is the main obstacle at present, but with governments as large as China getting involved, that obstacle may soon be overcome. This problem is especially acute in Southeast Asia.

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The Green Corridor: Digitise Wisely to Reduce Emissions

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He crafted delivery solutions for e-commerce clients and managed supply chains for several chemical and freight forwarding companies. Tim volunteers his free-time with the Singapore Wildcat Action Group, a not-for-profit organisation that raises awareness and funds for wildlife conservation.