A Successful Event Held: Singapore Logistics and Crane Carnival 2023

On 30th September 2023, the Singapore Logistics and Crane Carnival 2023 got off to a successful start at the Trade Association Hub. Did you manage to join us there? CDAS President Mr. Ricky Loo joined the welcome party to receive and meet with Guest-of-Honour, Minister of State, Prime Minister Office, Deputy Secretary-General, NTUC , Mr. Desmond Tan. Over the course of their tour and engagement session, Mr. Loo shared with DSG Mr. Tan on the various CDAS initiatives, such as how we piloted the industry’s first cashless payment system, which helped reduce the reliance on cash payments made by hauliers [...]

Singapore Logistics and Crane Carnival 2023

CDAS is proud to be a co-organizer of the upcoming Singapore Logistics and Crane Carnival 2023! Organized by the Singapore Cranes Association (SCA), together with co-organisers, the Singapore Logistics Association (SLA), Singapore Transport Association (STA) and Container Depot and Logistics Association Singapore - CDAS, with the support of the Workplace Safety and Health Council and Employment & Employability Institute, e2i, the event aims to raise awareness on the industrial developments of the #logistics and #crane operations, showcase the professionalism and career pathways and highlight the importance of #WSH in these industries. The event expects attendees from in-service professionals, mid-career switches, [...]

Happy National Day 2023!

Today, we celebrate our National Day. Happy 58th Birthday Singapore! With the theme of “Onward As One” , this year the nation is calling upon Singaporeans to look forward confidently, and move onwards together in building our shared future as one united people. This is reflected as our nation has to be forward looking and resilient to the challenges that lie ahead, while maintaining a collective ownership of Singapore’s future, which includes the importance of inclusivity and unity. Just as CDAS has done before, we will continue to work together with the #logistics and #transport sector to help unite our [...]

By |2023-08-10T09:16:50+08:009 August 2023|News|0 Comments

Signing of MOU at the SGTradex Collaborative Data in Supply Chain Conference

Sgtradex held a conference on "Collaborative Data in the Supply Chain" yesterday, which brought together industry leaders from the logistics sector including Hauliers, Shippers, freightforwarders, and Industry Solution Providers among others. As part of the conference, CDAS, represented by Deputy President Mr. Lim Boon Tiong, took part in the signing of the MOU, together with the other Logistics and Transportation Trade Associations Singapore Logistics Association and Singapore Transport Association, as well as other logistics solution providers, as part of a cohesive effort to promote digitalization and advocate the benefits of data exchange on the SGTraDex Network. Mr. Lim also took [...]

Planting Trees for a Greener and Sustainable Future

The Singapore Logistics Association organized an event to plant 50 trees, as part of celebrating 50 Years of #SGLogistics and Making an impactful carbon handprint. As part of #worldenvironmentday2023, CDAS is proud to have supported SLA's event, where together, the industry, trade associations, agencies and institutes planted 50 trees to celebrate SLA's 50th anniversary, while contributing back to the environment as part of National Parks Board's OneMillionTrees movement to restore nature back into our city through the planting of a million more trees across Singapore, a key pillar under the Singapore Green Plan 2030. Together with Guest-of-Honour Ms. Grace Fu [...]

Geo Connect Asia 2023 Day 2 – Panel Discussion

The Geo Connect Asia 2023 continued on to its 2nd day, with more panelists and talks held throughout the day, where various industry experts got to share their views on the learning points and strides they have gained in their field of work on geospatial related topics. CDAS Deputy President, Mr. Ricky Loo, took part in a panel discussion on the topic of "Innovations in Tracking Shipping Assets & Alleviating Logistics Chokepoints", where he was joined by Ms. Seow Hwee - Head (Cargo Solutions) at PSA Corporation Limited, Mr. Martin Schweiger - Patent Attorney at Schweiger & Partners Singapore and Mr. Jerry Lim Yishun - Head of Products & [...]

By |2023-03-20T10:10:55+08:0020 March 2023|Events, News|0 Comments

CDAS x Singapore Land Authority MoU Signing at Geo Connect Asia 2023

Geo Connect Asia 2023 has kicked off  on 15th March 2023 with resounding success, which saw a gathering of industry players and experts in the field of logistics, transportation, drones, geospatial and the relevant technologies, both from Singapore and overseas! CDAS is proud to be a supporting partner for this event. The event kicked off with an opening address by Mr. Rupert Owen, Co-founder of Geo Connect Asia, who gave an overview of the outlook of the importance of the geospatial landscape. Mr. Oon Jin YEOH , Chairman of the Singapore Land Authority, gave his welcome address, to share on [...]

By |2023-03-16T19:19:54+08:0016 March 2023|Events, News|0 Comments

Sharing at the Trade Association 101 Course by SCCCI

CDAS Deputy President Mr. Ricky Loo was invited to do an industry sharing at the 2nd run of the Trade Association 101 course, organized by the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry. During the session, he shared about CDAS' journey of transforming and uplifting the container depot and logistics sector, how we had taken great strides to digitize our industry processes and advocate for the adoption of digital solutions and technology to help increase efficiency, reduce costs and embark on a sustainable roadmap. Mr. Loo shared about his thoughts and ideas on how Trade Associations and Chambers (TACs) can further help their [...]

Seminar on “Drive towards Sustainability”

Together with PSA Singapore and with the support from Enterprise Singapore, we had organized an industry seminar for container haulage companies on "Drive towards Sustainability" on 17 November 2022, to share about decarbonizing and sustainability initiatives. We'd like to extend our thanks to our participants and supporting partners for making this seminar a success! With the increased focus on reducing #carbon emission, especially for our industry which produces high #emissions, as well as the carbon tax looming in the not too distant future, how can companies prepare for #decarbonization , and kickstart their #sustainability journey?" Companies have already begin thinking [...]

Partnering SMEs: Digitizing for Growth

CDAS is pleased to have supported the "Partnering SMEs: Digitizing for Growth" event held yesterday, organized by Mastercard®, in partnership with the Payments Council that is established by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The event aims to gather small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the logistics industry to discuss and understand: - Emerging trends in the logistics industry and how they impact SMEs - Benefits of payment digitalization and the technologies available for SMEs to use - Government initiatives available to support SMEs in going cashless and digital CDAS Deputy President, Mr. Ricky Loo was there as part of [...]

Container Tracking System (CTR) Featured as part of Singapore’s Logistics ITM at the Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC (ITAP)

The Industry Transformation Map (ITM) Networking Event at the Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC (ITAP) kicked off today at the Singapore Expo, where 5 ITMs from the Advanced Manufacturing & Trade (AMT) Cluster will be launched at ITAP this year: Aerospace, Electronics, Energy & Chemicals, Precision Engineering and Logistics. The Container Tracking System (CTR) was featured as part of Singapore's Logistics ITM. CTR aims to tackle the longstanding pain points of our industry, of the lacking visibility of our fleet and chassis assets, managing them, and optimizing their use as well as pooling together resources for use to reduce wastage and further reduce our [...]

Thank You for Supporting the Logistics and Transportation Conference 2022 – Logistics Digitalization and Resource Optimization for a Sustainable Future

We are pleased to have successfully ran the renewed Logistics and Transportation Conference 2022 on 30 September 2022! Our theme for the conference, “Logistics Digitalization and Resource Optimization for a Sustainable Future” brought together representatives from the logistics and transportation sector, speakers and representatives from government agencies and academics, to attend and share their experience and expertise on the four key focus of this conference’s theme; the continued “Digitalization” of the logistics and transportation sector, “Optimizing” resources and assets for improved efficiency, and “Sustainability”, as we delve into both business sustainability as well as reducing our industry’s carbon footprint. The [...]

Re-Introducing the Logistics and Transportation Conference 2022 – Logistics Digitalization and Resource Optimization for a Sustainable Future

CDAS is pleased to announce the renewal of our Logistics and Transportation Conference 2022! Our theme for the conference, “Logistics Digitalization and Resource Optimization for a Sustainable Future” will bring together representatives from the logistics and transportation sector, speakers and representatives from government agencies and academics, to attend and share their experience and expertise on the four key focus of this conference’s theme; the continued “Digitalization” of the logistics and transportation sector, “Optimizing” resources and assets for improved efficiency, and “Sustainability”, as we delve into both business sustainability as well as reducing our industry’s carbon footprint. Don't miss the opportunity [...]

CDAS Deputy President Speaking at the Geo Connect Asia 2022 Conference

CDAS Deputy President, Mr. Ricky Loo was invited to speak as part of a panel discussion today at the Geo Connect Asia 2022 Conference, where he was joined by other expert panelists to discuss about how a geo led approach can enhance the accuracy and value of the data to solve daily challenges and look towards future opportunities. Each panelists shared about how they have made use of various automated solution and data, to tackle their respective industry challenges and improve their workflow and and productivity, as well as studying how such data can improve society as a whole. Mr. Loo shared about his [...]

By |2022-06-02T16:41:30+08:002 June 2022|Events, News|0 Comments

Navigating Sustainability: Unlocking the Business Opportunities of Going Green on 28 March 2022

CDAS, together with Singapore Business Federation, Singapore Logistics Association and Singapore Transport Association, in partnership with CO2 Connect (CO2X) Pte Ltd, had organized the first Sustainability virtual seminar titled "Navigating Sustainability: Unlocking the Business Opportunities of Going Green" earlier today, to give a timely update to the business community following the Budget 2022 announcement. Participants were able to learn more about climate change, and how businesses that will be impacted, will be able to tap on sustainable solutions and financing. CDAS Deputy President Mr. Ricky Loo was also part of the list of panelist to discuss how Logistics and Transport [...]

By |2022-03-28T17:27:11+08:0028 March 2022|Events, News|0 Comments

Panel on “Collaborative efforts in Green-ning the Transportation and Logistics Sector” at the STACS Showcase on 8 November 2021

CDAS Deputy President, Mr. Ricky Loo was part of the panel discussion during the STACS Showcase, as part of the Environment , Sustainability, Governance (ESG) Fintech-CO2 Connect - in conjunction with the Singapore Fintech Festival from today till 12th November. Together with the panel, they discussed on the topic of "Collaborative efforts in Green-ning the Transportation and Logistics sector", and shared about how Transport and Logistics companies, reputable financial institutions and technology can collaboratively help the Logistics and Transport sector more smoothly transition through light to dark shades of Green. As Singapore progresses onwards on its Green Plan roadmap, the [...]

By |2021-11-08T18:26:46+08:008 November 2021|Events, News|0 Comments

Signing of MOU with CO2X to collaborate on the CO2X Platform at the Singapore Transport & Logistics Insight Series 2021

The ESG Technology Dialogue 2021 is part of the Singapore Transport & Logistics Insight Series 2021, where the launch of CO2X platform was announced by ESG during the Tech Dialogue event, as part of ESG’s initiative to drive digital transformation and business innovation between industry players and technology partners.   CDAS had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) together with CO2X (CO2Connect) and key industry and association leaders from the Transport and Logistics, and Finance sectors. Witnessed by Law Chung Ming (Executive Director for Transport and Logistics, Enterprise Singapore (ESG)), and Kwok Quek Sin (Executive Director (Green FinTech), FinTech and [...]

By |2021-10-19T12:02:24+08:0019 October 2021|Events, News|0 Comments

CDAS Deputy President Featured on The CEO Magazine September 2021 Issue

CDAS Deputy President, Mr. Ricky Loo, has been featured on September 2021 issue of The CEO Magazine ! The CEO Magazine is targeted towards the world’s most successful leaders, executives, investors and entrepreneurs, providing information, inspiration and motivation, that inspires to promote excellence within the business world. The magazine is available to read free of charge here. The article shares about how he played an integral role in transforming the his company and the industry through various digitalization and automated operations, in his capacity as Deputy President of CDAS, as well as his position in CWT. You can read the [...]

By |2021-09-13T08:41:31+08:001 September 2021|News|0 Comments