Sector in Focus :Logistics and Maritime

Education and Career Guidance (ECG)

Information on theLogistics Sector

Supply Chain and Logistics Sector Look to Train More Young Professionals~The Straits Times (May 2016)

The Logistics Industry in Singapore – The Past, Present and Future~www.insis.com

(Video) Industry Insights: Logistics Sector~Workforce Singapore YouTube Channel

New Logistics Network Helps Firms Find The Right Staff~The Straits Times (May 2017)

For more information on Logistics Industry Transformation Map (ITM), click here.

Information on theMaritime Sector

(Video) A Showcase of 11 Maritime Careers ~maritimecareer YouTube Channel

(Video) Behind the Scenes of Maritime Sector~Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) YouTube Channel

(Video) Interesting Facts about Singapore’s Maritime Sector~Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) YouTube Channel

Source: http://www.maritimesgconnect.com/

For more information on Skills Framework for Sea Transport, click here.

Jobs in theLogistics Sector

There are many jobs in the Logistics sector, including:

1) Import and Export Officer/Manager

2) Key Account Executive/Manager

3) Logistics Operations Officer/Manager

4) Warehouse & Logistics Officer/Manager

… and many more.

This month, we will focus on a few of these jobs.

Logistics Operations Managers Linking you to the world!

• Coordinate and manage the logistics of all aspects of the supply chain which include the strategy, source, manufacturing, delivery and the return system

• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers• Make recommendations to improve productivity, quality and

efficiency of operations

Images are extracted from WSG.gov.sg website

Entry Requirements for Logistics Operations Managers

• Nitec in Logistics Services / Higher Nitec in Logistics for International Trade (for entry level position)

• Diploma/Degree in Business/ Logistics/Supply Chain Management

• Possess skills like good communication, project management and effective presentation

• Understand cross-cultural and global issues

Images are extracted from WSG.gov.sg website

Import and Export Managers

• Manage and review freight operations

• Coordinate efficient and timely movement of goods between home country and other countries

• Provide shipping solutions for companies and clients

Image is extracted from Singapore Logistics Association website

Entry Requirements for Import and Export Managers

• Nitec in Logistics Services / Higher Nitec in Logistics for International Trade (for entry level position)

• Diploma/Degree in Industrial & Operations Management / Supply Chain

• Meticulous in work

• Possess good communication skills

Image is extracted from Singapore Logistics Association website

Learn More about the Jobs within the Logistics Sector

Where The Jobs Are : Logistics Industry

For more information of the wide array of jobs and career pathways within the logistics sector, click here .

For more information on the Career Map on Logistics, click here .

Jobs in theMaritime Sector

There are many jobs in the Maritime sector, including:

1) Marine and Offshore Technicians/Supervisors

2) Marine Engineers

3) Marine Officers

4) Marine Surveyors

5) Maritime Lawyers

6) Deck Officers

7) Ship Captains

8) Shipbrokers

… and many more.

This month, we will focus on a few of these jobs.

Marine EngineersThey are the ships’

doctors!

• Ensure systems are properly maintained

• Responsible for preparing the engine room for departure, arrival or standby

• Ensure the supply of spare parts for main engine

• Responsible for maintaining the numerous generators on board a ship, electrical maintenance, sewage treatment and oily water separation

Entry Requirements for Marine Engineers

• Higher Nitec in Offshore and Marine Engineering / Technology

• Diploma/Degree in Marine Engineering / Mechanical Engineering

• Possess good knowledge of maintenance of vessels

• Good team player

To find out more on the different career tracks for a marine engineer, visit: http://www.skillsfuture.sg/skills-framework/sea-transport

Learn More about the Job of a Marine Engineer

(Video) Faces of Maritime Singapore-Muhammad Danial Bin Abdul Razak~ Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) YouTube Channel

The Wavemakers~Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) YouTube Channel

Faces of Maritime Singapore -- Hanisah Angelina Valberg, CoC2 Deck, SMA~Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) YouTube Channel

Shipbrokers The Real Deal!

• Arrange the ocean transport of goods and commodities by sea

• Buy and sell ships on behalf of clients and provide them with a wide range of market intelligence and advice

To find out more on the different career tracks for a shipbroker, visit: http://www.skillsfuture.sg/skills-framework/sea-transport

Entry Requirements forShipbrokers

• Nitec in Logistics/Business Services

• Diploma in Maritime Studies/ Business/ Logistics Management

• Degree in Maritime Studies/ Economics/ Business

• Possess excellent negotiating and strong people engagement skills to build a global network of contacts

• Practise an ethical and professional code of conduct in handling confidential information and closing deals

Learn More about the Job of aShipbroker

The Real Deal-Shipbroker

~maritimecareers.com.sg

The Importance of Shipbrokers~marinenexus.com

(Video) Faces of Maritime Singapore-Sophia Low~Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) YouTube Channel

Maritime LawyersProtecting the laws of

the Sea!

• Advise on contracts such as ship-building contracts• Mediate and advise on disputes arising from casualties, groundings,

and accidents at sea• Aid clients on ship finance matters including providing clients with

legal documentation required for sale and purchase• Draft, design and interpret international legislation that govern the

different aspects of the maritime industry

Entry Requirements for Maritime Lawyers

• Diploma in Law and Management• Bachelor Degree in Law• Must be analytical, articulate and

personable• Possess strong reasoning skills and

thorough understanding of the maritime laws

• Have an international outlook• Able to work independently, as well

as in a group

Learn More about the Job of aMaritime Lawyer

(Video) Faces of Maritime Singapore -Sze Kee Gho~Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) YouTube Channel

To Find Out More• Login to MySkillsFuture Students Portal to find out more about many other occupations.• https://www.myskillsfuture.sg/content/student/en/secondary/world-of-work/industry-landscape.html

Acknowledgements• Royalty free Images are from: www.freedigitalphotos.net, www.pixabay.com• Other images and resources are obtained from :• Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) YouTube Channel

• Workforce Singapore YouTube Channel

• Maritimecareer YouTube Channel

• TODAYonline.com

• www.straitstimes.com• www.customs.gov.sg

• www.mti.gov.sg

• www.skillsfuture.sg

• www.wsg.gov.sg

• sla.org.sg• www.insis.com

• www.marinetimesgconnect.sg• marineinsight.com

• marinecareers.com.sg

• marinenexus.com

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