What China is doing to make ports ‘smart’ and not prone to work stoppages

What China is doing to make ports ‘smart’ and not prone to work stoppages

On the western coastline of the southern tech hub, CMG’s port unit has turned Mawan, a terminal that used to handle break bulk cargo of grains and sandstone, into a showcase that features remote-controlled quay cranes, autonomous-driving container trucks and a digitally managed flow of goods. Operating the quay cranes and rubber-tyred gantry cranes used … Read more

MRT disruption: Jurong East-Buona Vista stretch to remain closed for third day running; full service targeted for Monday

MRT disruption: Jurong East-Buona Vista stretch to remain closed for third day running; full service targeted for Monday

On Thursday, the authorities said that engineers had found “extensive damage” to the track and trackside equipment, caused by a faulty train as it was returning to Ulu Pandan depot. A defective component known as an axle box had dropped onto the train tracks, causing one bogie – or an undercarriage with wheels – to … Read more

Number of taxi, private-hire drivers grew ‘much faster’ than ridership, resulting in lower earnings: Amy Khor

Number of taxi, private-hire drivers grew ‘much faster’ than ridership, resulting in lower earnings: Amy Khor

FARES DECIDED BY DEMAND AND SUPPLY  While the authorities watch developments in the point-to-point sector closely, they do not set fares as these are determined by transport operators based on market competition, said Dr Khor.  “We also do not cap the number of P2P (point-to-point) drivers, but instead allow the supply of P2P drivers to … Read more

China targets lower logistics costs to boost economy and competitiveness

China targets lower logistics costs to boost economy and competitiveness

China is seeking to cut logistics costs to boost domestic consumption and offshore competitiveness as it confronts a series of economic headwinds. On Saturday Premier Li Qiang told a meeting of the State Council, China’s cabinet, that the move would help increase the efficiency of the economy. “There need to be more efforts to optimise … Read more

Essential air, sea and land transport operators could be subject to more controls under new draft law

Essential air, sea and land transport operators could be subject to more controls under new draft law

Under the proposed amendments, designated entities will face three types of controls, said MOT’s spokesperson.  Ownership controls will ensure oversight of changes in their effective control “to safeguard against adverse influence”.  For example, buyers and sellers may need to notify or seek approval from the authorities depending on the amount, and the designated entities must … Read more

Personal mobility aid sellers could take months to adjust speed limits, sell off old stock

Personal mobility aid sellers could take months to adjust speed limits, sell off old stock

Mr Chew told CNA that Falcon Mobility would need six months to comply with a reduced speed limit for PMAs.  About 20 per cent of their electric wheelchairs and 75 per cent of mobility scooters are above the threshold and have maximum speeds of up to 10kmh, he said. Depending on the device, Falcon Mobility … Read more