Ziem network
Customs clearance and freight forwarding in Singapore
Singapore is the logistics hub of South-East Asia, and Changi is one of the region's leading air cargo airports.
Shipping to and from Singapore
Singapore Customs processes permits electronically through TradeNet. Most goods enter duty-free, but GST applies to imports, and controlled goods need approvals from the relevant authorities. Changi's Free Trade Zone allows cargo to be stored and transshipped without paying duties and taxes.
Singapore is our regional hub for ASEAN, linking our in-house clearance in the Philippines with the Ziem network in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.
Key facts for Singapore
- Customs clearance
- Ziem network
- Customs authority
- Singapore Customs
- Framework and systems
- TradeNet, Free Trade Zone regime
- Importer registration
- a Unique Entity Number (UEN) activated for customs
- Main airports
- Singapore Changi (SIN)
- Main seaports
- Singapore, one of the world's busiest transshipment ports
- Road freight
- Pick-up, delivery and cross-border trucking to Malaysia.
- Peak and holiday periods
- Chinese New Year and Hari Raya
What we handle in Singapore
Import permits & GST
TradeNet permits, GST handling and release at Changi.
Export & re-export
Export permits and re-export documentation.
Transshipment
Cargo moving through Changi's Free Trade Zone to destinations in ASEAN and beyond.
Controlled goods
Coordination of approvals for regulated items.
Air freight with own AWB
Direct air waybills from Singapore Changi.
Services in Singapore
- Air freight to and from SingaporeAir freight for time-critical and high-value cargo between Europe, the Americas and Asia.
- Sea freight to and from SingaporeFCL and LCL sea freight on the main trade lanes, with pre-carriage and on-carriage by road or rail.
- Customs clearance in SingaporeImport and export clearance by our in-house customs teams in 8 countries and by partner teams in the Ziem network.
Customs clearance in Singapore
Ziem network
Customs clearance in Singapore is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures.
For air freight to and from Singapore we issue our own air waybills.
Importers in Singapore need a Unique Entity Number (UEN) activated for customs.