In 2020, the Asia-Pacific region became the largest logistics market. In 2015 alone, the logistics industrial sector was estimated to be worth a staggering US$8185.46 billion. Analysts anticipate this figure to almost double, hitting US$15522.02 billion by 2023, while clocking in a solid CAGR of 7.5%. The market is further expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 8.6% from 2022 to 2030. Predictive models estimate it to reach US$1,998.73 billion by 2030. Volume-wise, the market was valued at 54.69 billion tonnes in 2015 and is expected to record a robust 6% CAGR increase from 2016 to 2024, totaling approximately 92.10 billion tonnes.
The logistics sector enables highly efficient business transactions between two or more parties moving, storing, and delivering items through a series of advanced supply chain networks that are either B2B, B2C, or C2C in nature. Currently, large-scale logistics corporations are wellequipped with systematic cargo transportation services that cover land, air as well as water. In order to maintain their competitive edge, these organizations are responding quickly to the changing economic landscape and the onset of digitization.
In recent years, the sector has cemented itself as a key pillar of global trade, bringing in over €5.7 trillion worth of business as per reports from Statista. Jacobson Global Logistics (S) Pte Ltd (JGL), a Singapore based logistics firm, established in 2011 but has its origin traced back to 1994, is a leading 3PL organization led by a team of seasoned professionals with an established presence in Southeast Asia. JGL offers a broad array of services, including value-added upstream supply chain services, air and sea transshipment arrangements, local and international distribution, as well as warehousing. “Our success is built upon a growing team of committed logisticians who are attentive to our customers’ needs and harness the tools of digital transformation to create a seamless supply chain with minimal disruptions”, remarked Daniel Lim, Chief Executive Officer of JGL.
Thriving on a Range of Offerings
Over the years, JGL has emerged as a pioneer in the logistics industry. Its strong emphasis on customized solutions has given the Group a firm foothold in a market otherwise ridden with intense competition. The Group’s expansive service offerings present customers with abundant features that cater to their unique individual needs. The driving force behind every step taken by JGL is her slogan “We deliver it like it’s our own”, adds Daniel Lim. JGL’s services cover ocean, air and land freight, customs clearance and brokerage, full container load (FCL) & less than a container load (LCL) consolidation, import and export customs document application, export certification of origin application as well as warehousing and distribution with specialized creative solutions for every client being its unique selling point (USP).
Additionally, JGL offers a number of niche freight services like its Household Goods (HHG) Desk and Ocean Consolidation Services to Columbus (Ohio) and Brunei. By leveraging on advanced technologies, such as Cloud-based Integrated IT Systems, Freight Management System, Real-Time Updates on Web, Warehouse and PO Management Systems, and First and Last Mile Management Systems, JGL has given life to her vision of becoming the best at providing value-added supply chains.
Moving forward, the Group remains committed to improve her existing operations through strategic investments in technology and human resources. With the customized services that JGL ha her clients have overcome pain points, including delivery delays, rigorous paperwork checks, shipping route disruptions, space constraints, inappropriate product handling, and the anxiety of "split shipment”. Now, JGL is one step closer to delivering its commitment to offering the best supply chain services worldwide. It is because the Group's robust work ethic, commitment to sustainability, and technological advancements that both customers and shareholders have benefited greatly over the course.
JGL offers a broad array of services, including value-added upstream supply chain services, air and sea transshipment arrangements, local and international distribution, as well as warehousing
Future Roadmap
JGL is committed to transforming herself from her traditional 3PL to a digitalized supply chain service provider while continued to updated the strong belief of exceeding clients expectation in their service provision. In the years to come, the firm aspires to spread its wings across South East Asia. At the same time, the JGL is also vesting its focus on growing its network of expertise, by collaborating with like-minded partners in the shipping, logistics, and supply chain sectors as it endeavors to set new benchmarks in the global market.
Daniel Lim, Chief Executive Officer, JGL Group
With over 25 years of marketing, sales and management experience, Mr Lim is the CEO of JGL Group. Prior to JGL, he co-founded G Link Express Logistics, a company which grew from a mere 5-man team to a mid-sized Pan Asia logistics group with 20 offices in 10 countries.