Singapore's logistics market has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years, driven by increased export and import activities and the expanding E-commerce industry. This growth has been further propelled by technological advancements and government initiatives that have significantly improved operational processes. However, despite these positive developments, certain roadblocks have hindered the market's full potential.
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The Singapore logistics industry has not yet recovered from the disruptions cased by the Covid-19 pandemic. The industry is still recovering from supply chain disruptions and lower demand in certain sector.
There is no legal framework for the governing of warehousing sector in Singapore. The inconsistent warehousing laws like Licensed warehousing scheme and SFA licenses poses a market entry challenges in the market leading to higher prices or legal indecisions.
The need for 100% automation is required in warehouses across the country (Currently 25%-30% warehouses are automated) if the industry needs to retain its position as one of the best logistics hub and to reduce human errors, increase cost and time efficiency.
The industry is facing acute shortage of skilled manpower (84% talent shortage all over the industries in 2022)1 in the industry and with more digitization/technology oriented operations, the skill requirement to work in the industry increased to a whole new level.
Singapore has been facing space crunch to establish big logistics hubs to encourage growth of the industry and to consolidate various players in the market. It is of the major challenges that warehouses in the country are currently facing.
Government Initiatives
High Pre-commitment rates to upcoming supply
Growing Demand in E-commerce Sector
Technological Advancements
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