The Container Depot Association (Singapore) (CDAS) transformed the logistics sector with the introduction of the Electronic Container Trucking System (eCTS). The implementation of eCTS as a common IT platform helps minimise work repetition and time wastage from the current disparate communication systems and devices. This initiative reduces reliance on manpower and improves productivity for container logistics players as a whole. For more stories and updates on how you can boost productivity and create stronger business growth in a lean manpower way, visit www.mom.gov.sg/leds.

1. Before
After
Transformation
Industry Transformer: Container Depot Association (Singapore) (“CDAS”)
CDAS transformed the industry with the introduction of the Electronic Container Trucking System (eCTS)
to centralise communications, digitise generation of documents and auto-allocate jobs to drivers, easing
congestion and allowing drivers to make more trips and earn more; companies earn more profit too!
Congestion at the depots
and ports
Messy communication
channels using mobile
phones and
walkie talkies
Electronic Container Trucking
System (eCTS) and e-Gates
solution to ease congestion
and improve communication
Benefits
++
Manual
registration and
documentation
Paperless
documentation and
cashless payment
Manual job
allocation and
management
Automated job
allocation and
management
Lack of
accountability
for damaged
containers
Container Equipment
Interchange Receipt
(CEIR) module to
improve accountability
of container damages
Mr Ricky Loo,
Honorary Secretary of CDAS
Disruption is inevitable while Transformation is imminent.
If we are united as a community and with the supportive
partner like SPRING and WSG, we should be able to
manage changes effectively and efficiently.
Local Enterprise
and Association
Development
(LEAD) Programme
Industry Catalyst
Programme (ICP)
Government
Support
20% more delivery
volume per truck
Less need for
deployment of staff to
manage queue
Higher revenue of about
$9,6k per truck per
month for companies
Fleet controllers
redeployed to other
higher value-added
roles
30% reduction in
queue time
30%
up to
Higher pay for drivers
from more trips
$9,6k
+20%
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