Singapore Shipping Corporation Limited
Singapore Shipping Corporation Limited functions as an investment holding entity, engaging in both the ownership and management of maritime vessels. Operating globally with a significant presence in Singapore and Japan, the company structures its operations into two main segments: Ship Owning, and Agency and Logistics. Its Ship Owning division is responsible for a fleet of five vessels and also delivers extensive ship management services. These services encompass technical oversight, procurement, ISO/ISM certification and audits, crew acquisition and administration, vessel inspections, and expert consultancy for new ship construction. The Agency and Logistics segment offers a broad spectrum of maritime support. This includes comprehensive shipping agency and terminal operation services suchating vessel support, marketing, documentation, vessel husbandry, stevedoring, and cargo management. Specialized port services are also provided, involving on-site supervision of loading and discharging by port captains, strategic vessel pre-planning for stowage, and meticulous coordination with masters and agents to optimize vessel turn-around times and dispatch. Additionally, its logistics and warehousing capabilities span international sea and airfreight forwarding, end-to-end door-to-door delivery, vessel and aircraft chartering, customs clearance, vital documentation like certificates of origin and carnets, and complex cross-trade and project management solutions. The company further handles spare parts packing and repacking, container stuffing, alongside general distribution, warehousing, and storage facilities. Established in Singapore in 1935, the company continues to maintain its headquarters in the city-state.