Port Of Singapore

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Abstract Singapore has long been recognised as having one of the most efficient and busiest ports in the world. However, it is important to note that this achievement does not come overnight. The Port of Singapore has undergone many changes throughout the years, constantly keeping itself abreast of the latest shipping trends and investing in crucial areas like research and development, and technology. This report aims to provide an overview of the Port of Singapore and explores the various components of the Port of Singapore, from infrastructure to equipments to the services provided, and how all these factors contributes to the success of the Port of Singapore. Introduction Lying south of the Malay Peninsula with a land area of barely 710 square kilometers (Singapore Department of Statistics, 2010) and a lack of natural resources, Singapore has long been recognized for having one of the busiest and efficient port in the world. This has placed a country that is almost unnoticeable on the world map in the spotlight on the world stage. It is therefore intriguing to find out how the Port of Singapore managed to accomplish such a major breakthrough with its land scarcity and limited natural resources. This report explores the Port of Singapore in details, from the facilities and equipments available to the many different kinds of services provided. The management structure of the Port of Singapore will also be discussed. This report further addresses the challenges faced by the Port of Singapore in the years ahead in the ever changing shipping industry. The Operations in the Port of Singapore This section of the report serves as an introduction of the Port of Singapore, which begins by identifying the two main operators of the port. Following on, the report aims to provide details of the port including the location of the port, the equipments

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