SLACommuniqué2017 | Volume 1 | MCI (P) 131/03/2017

TLA Graduation Ceremony 2017Held on 22 March 2017 at Furama City

Centre Hotel, graduates from 6 intakes

of the Specialist Training Programmes

received their much earned Advanced

Diploma and Diploma awards at The

Logistics Academy (TLA) Graduation

Ceremony. Their jubilance was shared

by SLA Chairman, TLA Board of

Directors, lecturers, sponsors and

invited guests who were present to

congratulate the achievers.

Mr Thomas Sim – SLA 2nd Deputy Chairman and TLA Director in his

welcome address, gave an overall view of the logistics industry in

Singapore. Logistics is a critical enabler of Singapore’s economy and

the government launched the Industry Transformation Map (ITM)

for Logistics in November 2016. The ITM for Logistics identifies

the opportunities that the industry can tap on as a result of global

trends such as the rise of Asia, emerging business and manufacturing

developments like additive manufacturing and omni-channel retail

as well as the advent of new technologies. It takes into consideration

the challenges that the industry will face in securing sufficient land

and labour, as well as competition from the region and globally.

Mr Sim rounded off by encouraging the graduates to acquire niche and

emerging skills aligned to Logistics ITM, most of which are supported

by the Industry Catalyst Programme and other incentives.

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Mr Lee Ping Xuan - Winner of the Best Achiever Award for Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain Management (Mar 2015 Intake), thanked TLA, his project mates, family, friends, boss and colleagues for supporting him throughout his learning journey. He reserved his special thanks for Mr Bill Chua, lecturer of SCM module and Research Project for all the enlightening and practical guidance.

“More appreciation and awareness of the supply chain and logistics requirements and process. The course equipped me with knowledge.”

Amous Low Wei Min, Diploma in International Freight Management (Mar 2015 Intake), GAC (Singapore) Pte Ltd

“Diploma in Integrated Logistics Management is a course which helped me gain better understanding on supply chain flow. From understanding how supply chain works, to being a supervisor that understands staff and superior requirements. I was able to plan local movements more efficiently by decreasing lead time.”

Teo Yong Hwa, Diploma in Integrated Logistics Management (Aug 2014 Intake), Certis Cisco Secure Logistics Pte Ltd

“TLA provided an excellent learning platform for those willing to gain more knowledge on logistics industry in order to further their career.”

Lim Sze Hean, Diploma in Integrated Logistics Management (Apr 2015 Intake), Freight Links Logistics Pte Ltd

“Muhammed Rafi Bin Shaik Abdol Razak successfully completed the Diploma in Integrated Logistics Management (Apr 2015 Intake). He has improved greatly in terms of communication, understanding and fulfillment of the jobs assigned. He has shown good understanding and more efficiency towards job tasks. The diploma programme has given him a wide range of understanding throughout the overall process in warehouse management and freight forwarding.”

S.Mohamed Nasir, Warehouse Manager, Dnow Singapore Pte Ltd Supervisor of Muhammed Rafi Bin Shaik Abdol Razak

Testimonials

Congrats to all well-deserved Winners of Best Achievers AwardsDiploma in International Freight Management (Mar 2015 Intake)Winner : Tay Hui ShanSponsored by Mr Stanley Lim, TLA lecturer Diploma in International Freight Management (Jul 2015 Intake)Winner : Ong Wei MingSponsored by Dr Ong Geok Quee, TLA lecturer Diploma in International Freight Management (Sep 2015 Intake)Winner : Tay Ming Li ClaraSponsored by Global Container Freight Pte Ltd

Diploma in Integrated Logistics Management (Apr 2015 Intake)Winner : Chua Zhong HoeSponsored by Chrysallite Education and Training Hub Diploma in Integrated Logistics Management (Aug 2015 Intake)Winner : Zhu LiqinSponsored by Yusen Logistics (S) Pte Ltd Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain Management (Mar 2015 Intake) Winner : Lee Ping XuanSponsored by Schenker Singapore (Pte) Ltd

“As a graduate in Economics, I was new to Supply Chain. When I first started out, logistics meant shipping and transporting goods worldwide. The thought seems easy? But in fact, behind it comes many unforeseen challenges that I only realized when I got on the job. The complexity is due to different country regulations and procedures”, said Ms Tay Ming Li Clara – Winner of Best Achiever Award for Diploma in International Freight Management (Sep 2015 Intake).

Ms Clara Tay related on how TLA Diploma programme helped to enhance her skills and knowledge in freight forwarding. Through her learning experience with TLA, she appreciated the diversity in the logistics industry.

The programme provided good insight into multimodal transportation, laws and risks involved as well as advocating good customer service and management. The theories were made practical and useful in her daily operations and she affirmed that the course had well equipped her with better understanding on the operations and processes.

The different methods of teaching and learning had had kept her engaged and participative; from work projects and presentations to class discussions and even role play. These inevitably prepared her and her course mates for today’s workforce where team work and presentations were essential. She is now full of confidence when engaging global logistics professionals during the annual logistics networking conferences.

In closing, she expressed gratitude to all lecturers for their good guidance as well as the sponsoring companies who made the entire learning journey possible.

Congrats to all graduates

Amous Low Wei MinAng Hui JingChan Rong TingChia Hui LingChong Chu YuanChua Zhong HoeHeryanto Bin KamisImelda MarianiKelvin Ong Chia SiangKuan Wan YeeKwa Li JunLai Qishi KennethLai Yung HuiLee Ee How JarenLee Ping XuanLee Ying SinLim Cheng LuanLim Lan SinLim Sze HeanLim Zhi GuangLin Meifang CindyLoi Huey ChinLouis Tay WenhaoLyndsey Lu WeilinMelvin Han JieMohammed Nizam Bin IbrahimMuhammad Farid Bin SahriMuhammad Zakariah Bin SabtuMuhammed Rafi B Shaik A Razak

Nurfaezah Binte NenariNurul Fazlianah Bte SalimOng Suek HwanOng Wei MingOoin Tze WeiPrakash Sanila JayaPunesvariSaravanan S/O G RamayaSiew Fook Seng EddieSiti Fazura Binte RahmatTai Sing YingTan Chuan FuTan Sze CheeTay Hui ShanTay Ming Li ClaraTeo Yong HwaTew Chee PohVigneshwaran S/O M BirachamyWei DixieYap Wan-Ji, MayZhu Liqin

FIATA Diploma in Freight Forwarding (By Vocational Training & Examination)

Amous Low Wei MinChia Hui LingChong Chu YuanChua Zhong Hoe

Dixie WeiImelda MarianiKody Lai Yung HuiLee Ee How, JarenLim Cheng Luan JovyLim Lan SinLim Sze HeanLim Zhi GuangLin Meifang CindyLoi Huey ChinLouis Tay Wen HaoLu Weilin, LyndseyMelvin Han JieMuhammad Farid Bin SahriMuhammed RafiNurfaezah Binte NenariNurul Fazlianah Binte SalimOng Chia Siang, KelvinOng Wei MingPrakash Sanila JayaSaravanan S/O G. RamayaSelynn Ang Hui JingSiew Fook Seng, EddieSiti Fazura Binte RahmatTai Sing YingTay Hui ShanTay Ming Li, ClaraTew Chee PohVigneshwaran S/O M. BirachamyYap Wan-Ji, MayZhu Liqin

Special thanks to the following Sponsors for Best Achiever Awards and Book Prizes Chrysallite Education and Training Hub

Global Container Freight Pte LtdKeppel Logistics Pte LtdSchenker Singapore (Pte) LtdWiseTech Global (SG) Pte LtdYusen Logistics (S) Pte LtdMr Daniel Chew, TLA lecturerMr Peter Chua, TLA lecturerMr Stanley Lim, TLA lecturerDr Ong Geok Quee, TLA lecturerMr Tan Hock Chuan, TLA lecturerMr Toh Yew Soon, TLA lecturer

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SLA is proud to be a recipient of NS Mark (Gold) accreditation awarded by MINDEF. Members are highly encouraged to show support for our NSMen too.

NS Mark (Gold)

The pioneer batch of SkillsFuture Earn and Learn Programme (ELP) for Logistics, managed by Republic Polytechnic in partnership with SkillsFuture Singapore, received their completion certificates from Ms Low Yen Ling - Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Trade and Industry and Mayor, South West CDC on 04 January 2017. A total of 35 graduates completed the first year-long programme that started in October 2015 to earn a Specialist Diploma in Supply Chain Management. The programme provides fresh Diploma graduates with on-the-job training and mentorship from among 25 partner companies while studying for one day a week.

The Logistics Industry Career Guide was also featured in conjunction with the Completion Ceremony. The guide was once again expounded by Mr Thomas Sim – 2nd Deputy Chairman / Chairman – Training & Development following the ceremony. It featured 9 logistics professionals, each with skills sets in areas like Logistics Information Systems, Vertical Specialisation, Logistics Solutioning and Programme Management to take on new opportunities in the industry. The attendees then toured the project showcase by students and ended with a networking session. The Career Guide is accessible at www.sla.org.sg.

SkillsFuture Earn and Learn Programme for Logistics

PSA Singapore launched its week-long Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) campaign on 16 January 2017 when PSA pledged its continuing commitment towards good HSSE practices through a signing ceremony.

In conjunction with the launch, there was also a presentation of the Most Safety Conscious Haulier Drivers awards to drivers who had done well in the area of safety performance.

SLA congratulates all 9 winners, 6 of whom are hailed from member-companies. As in previous years, each winner won himself a $200 voucher, sponsored by SLA together with Container Deport Association (Singapore) and Singapore Transport Association.

Are you a safe driver? A must-have notebook for all vocational drivers to get daily safe driving tips, a vehicle safety checklist and emergency numbers. This notebook was developed by Workplace Safety and Health Council, Traffic Police and the Singapore Road Safety Council. Available in both English and Chinese.

To download the drivers’ notebook, please visit WSH Council’s website at www.wshc.sg or scan :

12 Safe Driving Tips

Most Safety Conscious Haulier Drivers Awards

PSA Health, Safety, Security and Environment Launch 2017

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Congratulations to the Most Safety Conscious Haulier Drivers Winners

Bok Seng Logistics Pte Ltd Mr Nasir Bin Nong

CWT Integrated Pte Ltd Mr Abdul Aziz Bin Abu Hasan

GKE Express Logistics Pte Ltd Mr Ng Lu Seng

SG Sagawa Ameroid Pte Ltd Mr Poh Soon Leong

SH Cogent Logistics Pte Ltd Mr Tee Ngin Huat

Yang Kee Logistics Pte Ltd Mr Lim Chor Meng

Chelsea Logistics Pte Ltd Mr Ho Chong Charn

Thong Huat Brothers Logistics Pte Ltd Mr Ong Guan Hock

Union Transport Company Pte Ltd Mr Lim Teng Hock

Mr Thomas Sim – SLA Second Deputy Chairman, Chairman of Training Development Committee and TLA Director was bestowed the Global Educational Award from the African Union (AU) at the 28th AU Summit held from 30 to 31 January 2017 in Ethiopia.

Mr Sim represents the SLA at the FIATA platform and is the Chairman of FIATA Advisory Body Vocational Training. The award recognizes Mr Sim’s positive contribution to Global Capacity Building in Human Capital in African countries.

Heartiest Congratulations to Mr Thomas Sim!

Global Education Award

MEMBERSHIP UPDATESWelcome ALL New Members ... Member-Company First Representative Second Representative

01 January 2017

OM Nexis Logistics Ms. Joyce Chua Ms. Jolyn Chua Services (Pte) Ltd Director Manager

01 February 2017

OM JEAMS Transportation & Mr. Jagit Singh S/O Ms. Armajit Kaur D/O Warehousing Pte Ltd Sucha Singh Sucha Singh Managing Director HR Director

OM Sumitomo Warehouse Mr. Nagao Shiro Mr. Colin Yim (Singapore) Pte Ltd Director General Manager

OM World Marketing Mr. Jim Huang Mrs. Chan Sew Chu Group Pte Ltd Vice President & Director Chief Executive Officer

AM Assalaamu'alaikum Mr. Muhammad – Enterprise CEO

01 March 2017

OM CM Logistics Pte Ltd Mr. Low Eng Meng Nelson – General Manager

OM – Ordinary Member QM – Qualifying Member AM – Associate Member

Upgrade to Ordinary Membership

ìAwot Global Logistics Singapore Pte Ltdì Esprit Consortium Pte Ltdì FLS (Singapore) Pte Ltdì Goodrich Asia Pacific Pte Ltdì iHub Freight Solutions Pte Ltdì Just R Enterprise Pte Ltdì Linkway Logistics Services Pte Ltdì MEP Logistics Pte Ltdì MG Logistical Solutions Pte Ltdì R.G.R. Logistics Asia Pte Ltdì Sea Power Logistics Pte Ltdì Shui Xing International Pte Ltdì Tepiaob Trading & Transport Services Pte Ltd

Cessation of Memberships

Ordinary Membership ì C.H. Robinson Project Logistics Pte Ltdì Fujitrans (Asia) Pte Ltdì GLE Logistics (S) Pte Ltdì ICS Cargo Services Pte Ltdì OHL (S) Pte Ltdì PATA Shipping (S) Pte Ltdì Sagawa Express Singapore Pte LtdìSankyo Global Logistics (Singapore) Pte Ltdì SBS Logistics Holdings Singapore Pte Ltdì SBS Transpole Logistics Pte LtdìSpiral Transportation & Services Pte Ltdì Worldwide Shipping & Logistics (S) Pte Ltd

Associate Membershipì Singapore Oxygen Air Liquide Private Limited

Change of Company Name

ì Ameroid Logistics (S) Pte Ltd to SG Sagawa Ameroid Pte Ltdì Kardin-Wan Shen Logistics Pte Ltd to Kardin Logistics Pte LtdìWatkins Syndicate Singapore Pte Ltd to Munich Re Syndicate Singapore Private Limited

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Member-Get-Member SchemeReceive NTUC vouchers worth $100 for every successful application that you propose for admission as a new member.

Member-Company First Representative Second Representative

Bollore Logistics Mr David Wee Mr Fabien Giordano Singapore Pte Ltd General Manager Managing Director – Operations

C.H. Robinson Freight Services Mr Tony Tan Kim Chin Mr John Iversen (Singapore) Pte Ltd Regional MD Corporate Manager Special Projects –Asia

Cory Brothers Shipping Mr Keith Lee Mr Danny Koo Agencies (S) Pte Ltd Managing Director Business Development Manager

Dimerco Express Ms Elaine Seah Mr Henry Tay Singapore Pte Ltd HR & General Affairs Acting Country Manager Executive

EGDC Singapore Pte Ltd Mr Philip Law – Admin Manager

Goldin Shipping Pte Ltd Ms Audrey Sim Eng Eng Mr S Vijayakumar Managing Director Senior Manager

Marine & Offshore Integrated Mr Mohamed Ali B.A. Gaffor Ms Hesti Dwi Jayanti Logistics (S) Pte Ltd Company Director Financial Controller

RAK Logistics Ms Irene Lee Mr Anthony Tan Holdings Pte Ltd Managing Director Operations Manager

RichLand Logistics Mr Lee Chie Wha Victor Mr Colin Peter Moran Services Pte Ltd General Manager, Logistics Director Air Cargo Services

Savino Del Bene (S) Pte Ltd Mr Nicola Genovese Ms Nadia Valenti Southeast Asia Director Regional – Chief Financial Officer

Shui Xing International Pte Ltd Ms Grace Khoo Mr Ken Lew General Manager Managing Director Executive

Union Services (S'pore) Pte Ltd Ms Jothi Ramakrishnan Mr Philip Yap HR Manager Deputy General Manager

Change of Representatives

Last Mile Fulfilment Asia

SLA supported and participated as an exhibitor at the 3rd edition of Last Mile Fulfilment Asia (LMFAsia) from 02 to 03 March 2017 at Singapore EXPO. Organised by SingEx Exhibitions with the theme “Go Global. Deliver Local”, LMFAsia is the only Asian conference and exhibition to curate an ecosystem-based platform for seamless cross border last mile fulfilment in Asia. It brought together retailers, ecommerce, parcel and logistics companies from 30 countries worldwide to connect, explore business opportunities and collaborate in Asia. Attendees learnt from over 70 experts how to create seamless customer experience for today’s millennials from post click to delivery. The exhibition showcased latest innovations and solutions by 120 exhibitors across the entire fulfilment ecosystem.

02 to 03 March 2017

SLA SUPPORTS …

Tyrexpo Asia & Garagexpo Asia

SingEx Exhibitions organized the 11th series of Tyrexpo Asia and the inaugural GarageXpo Asia from 21 to 23 March 2017 at Singapore EXPO. The event is a one-stop exhibition for tyres, workshop equipment and tyre accessories – ranging from tyres for passenger cars, motorcycles/ scooters, trucks & buses, light & heavy commercial vehicles, off-the-road & industrial vehicles, retreaded tyres to equipment for tyre production, retreading and vulcanisation.

GarageXpo Asia serves as a dedicated gathering point for the automotive aftermarket communities in Asia, showcasing the latest automotive repair and maintenance equipment, technology, trends and challenges ahead. SLA supported both Tyrexpo Asia & Garagexpo Asia and participated as an exhibitor to promote the SLA membership and the list of comprehensive training programmes offered by TLA.

21 to 23 March 2017

Internet of Things Asia

Jointly organised by the Singapore Industrial Automation Association (SIAA) and SingEx Exhibitions, the Internet of Things (IoT) Asia was held from 29 to 30 March 2017 at Singapore EXPO, with SLA as one of the supporting organizations. The 4th edition of IoT Asia continued to provide insights for 4,500 attendees across the entire IoT value chain, addressing the interests of technology solution providers and enablers, as well as end-user and potential IoT technology adopters across multiple industries. It focused on Smart Cities, IoT Data Analytics, Design Applications, Wearables, Enablers, Industrial IoT, Cybersecurity and Robotics.

29 to 30 March 2017

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In response to the Chinese government One Belt, One Road (OBOR) drive to enhance connectivity, Pacific Integrated Logistics (PILG) in collaboration with Chongqing government linked Europe-Asia rail operator – YUXINOU (Chongqing) Logistics, would operate air-rail intermodal trial shipments from Europe to Singapore via Chongqing. During the trial, joint-venture company Yuxinou-Pacific Integrated Logistics Group Multimodal Co Ltd will organize shipments with their customers between Europe and Singapore by air for Singapore-Chongqing route and with YUXINOU support by rail for Chongqing-Europe route and vice versa.

With Chongqing being the only municipality directly under the Central Government (China) and the economic center of the Upper Yangtze River, YPL is positioned to offer FCL and LCL Rail services linking the “Yangtze River Economic Belt” with the “Silk River Economic Belt” between China, Europe and Asia.

Earlier on 6 January 2016, the ground-breaking ceremony of PILG’s Innovation Hub took place at Tuas South Avenue 16. Slated to complete by 1 July 2018, the development will boost 7 levels of 600,000 sq ft ambient warehouse space and 100,000 sqft open yard.

Pacific Integrated Logistics to Plug into OBOR

Yang Kee Logistics, together with Logos SE Asia performed their ground-breaking ceremony at Tuas South Link to build a S$150 million Yang Kee Logistics Integrated Hub, which will house the world’s first framed multi-storey automated container depot. The new development will boost productivity and serve the needs of the Lube Park and future Tuas Mega Port. “This new facility is an indication of our commitment in creating a future depot management ecosystem where we expect the automated container depot to increase productivity by six times, prime mover driver’s productivity to increase by two times and land intensification to increase by over 200%,” said Mr Ken Koh - Group CEO. Currently, prime mover drivers typically queue for up to two hours to collect and return empty containers at depots. With the new automated container depot, queuing time for the drivers will be negligible.

Yang Kee Logistics to Build World's First Framed Multi-storey Automated Container Depot

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