Singapore has established itself as a major global logistics hub due to its strategic location and world-class port infrastructure. It began as a British trading post in 1819 and now has a population over 5.5 million people. Singapore's port is the world's busiest in terms of cargo tonnage and containers handled annually. The port has over 50 container berths and over 190 quay cranes across its terminals. While Singapore faces challenges from rising costs and nearby competing ports, it continues to invest in expanding its port capacity and improving operations to maintain its status as a key international logistics center.