Container Depot and Logistics Association (Singapore)

What Container Depot and Logistics Association (Singapore) does

Container Depot and Logistics Association (Singapore) (CDAS) is a non-profit trade association founded on 25 March 1991 that represents Singapore's container depot and logistics industry. Headquartered at the Trade Association Hub in Jurong Town Hall, Singapore, with a six-person secretariat, CDAS serves container depot operators, container trucking and haulage companies, and broader logistics service providers through collective advocacy, networking, training, and a growing suite of industry-shared digital platforms.

Its core technology offering is the Container Tracking System (CTR), an IoT-based platform with GPS-equipped hardware, temperature and security sensors, a remote immobilizer, and a web/mobile Fleet Management System that emits structured time-series data and custom reports (location, speed, mileage, trips, idling). CTR is API-ready for integration with customer systems. Around CTR, CDAS offers the CDAS e-Payment Solution (CDAS Pay) for cashless haulier transactions, the Container Management System (CMS) for depot yard operations, the Electronic Container Trucking System (eCTS) for trucking workflows, and the Transport Integration Platform (TRIP) launched in November 2017 for cross-industry data exchange. The most recent additions are the 2025 CTR Trailer Sharing System and the March 2026 LEAD Initiative, which bundles a Unified Depot Booking Management Platform and a Depot Virtual Queue Management System, both backed by Enterprise Singapore. Integrations with OneMap (geospatial) and SGTraDex (data exchange) extend the platform's reach.

CDAS earns revenue primarily through annual membership fees from depot operators, trucking firms, and logistics service providers, supplemented by event sponsorships (notably the Lunar New Year Gala and industry conferences) and government-linked capability funding from Enterprise Singapore, including up to 80% subsidy for SMEs adopting CTR. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Its go-to-market is community-led: direct enterprise membership engagement from the TA Hub office, supplemented by government co-development partnerships (with Enterprise Singapore, Singapore Business Federation, Singapore Land Authority, WSH Council, Green Freight Asia) and cross-TAC collaborations. The association also co-authors Singapore Technical References (TR39:2015 and TR53:2016) and holds Tripartite Standards and NS Mark accreditations, positioning it as both a digital platform provider and a regulatory standards-setter for the Singapore container logistics vertical.

Name

Container Depot and Logistics Association (Singapore)

Legal name

Container Depot and Logistics Association (Singapore)

Website

https://cdas.link

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CDAS is a Singapore non-profit trade association, founded in 1991, that represents container depot operators, trucking companies, and logistics service providers by delivering industry advocacy, digital platforms (CTR, CDAS Pay, CMS, eCTS, TRIP, LEAD Initiative), and government-backed standards and safety programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services for Container Logistics

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), General Warehousing and Storage (493110), General Warehousing and Storage (49311)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAOANAK

Commercial Driving & Heavy Transport (CDL)

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Maritime, Logistics & Transportation Trades

Keywords

• Trade association services
• Container logistics software
• Fleet tracking solutions
• Industry digitalization platforms
• Depot management systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: CDAS generates revenue through membership fees from container depot operators, logistics companies, and other industry members.
2. Event Sponsorships: Revenue generated from corporate sponsors for association events such as Lunar New Year celebrations and industry conferences.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CDAS is a Singapore trade association representing the container logistics industry, providing industry advocacy, training, networking, and a suite of proprietary digital platforms (CTR, CMS, eCTS, CDAS Pay, TRIP, and LEAD Initiative platforms) that enable fleet tracking, container management, cashless payments, and depot operations for its member companies.

Product overview

CDAS offers an integrated suite of digital platforms for the Singapore container logistics industry. The core product is the Container Tracking System (CTR), an IoT-based platform providing real-time fleet and asset tracking, fleet performance analytics, cargo condition monitoring, and trailer sharing. CTR is complemented by the CDAS e-Payment Solution (CDAS Pay) for cashless transactions, the Container Management System (CMS) for depot operations, and the Electronic Container Trucking System (eCTS) for trucking workflows. CDAS also developed the Transport Integration Platform (TRIP) for industry-wide data exchange and, in 2026, launched the LEAD Initiative comprising the Unified Depot Booking Management Platform and Depot Virtual Queue Management System. These products work together to digitize, automate, and optimize the container logistics ecosystem from depot operations to last-mile trucking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CDAS e-Payment Solution (CDAS Pay): Electronic payment solution for the container logistics industry.
• Container Tracking System (CTR)
• Container Management System (CMS)
• Electronic Container Trucking System (eCTS)
• Transport Integration Platform (TRIP)
• LEAD Initiative

Products and services

• Container Tracking System (CTR) IoT-based fleet and asset tracking platform providing 24/7 real-time tracking for prime movers and lorries, trailer tracking, fleet performance analysis, remote immobilizer, real-time cargo condition monitoring (temperature and security), and API-ready integration with existing customer systems. Includes the CTR Fleet Management System web and mobile app and the CTR Trailer Sharing System for on-demand trailer rental.
• CDAS e-Payment Solution (CDAS Pay)

Quantifiable outcome

• Supported by Enterprise Singapore with up to 80% funding for SMEs and 60% for Non-SMEs for CTR adoption
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Workplace Safety and Health CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2026MOU signed to strengthen workplace safety collaboration with the WSH Council, represented by Mr. Christopher Koh. The partnership aims to raise safety standards across the container logistics industry.
• SATOMAS PTE LTDcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2026MOU signed to formalize partnerships supporting the development of safety-enhanced solutions for the container logistics sector.
• Enterprise SingaporecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2026Supports the LEAD Initiative including the Unified Depot Booking Management Platform and Depot Virtual Queue Management System. Provides funding support up to 80% for SMEs adopting CTR.
• SAAA@SingaporemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025Signatory on MOU with Enterprise Singapore for SG Logistics Resilience Day.
• Green Freight AsiasupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2024Joint organizer of Green Logistics Workshop 2024 on ESG solutions and sustainability transition.
• Workplace Safety and Health CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 September 2024Mr. Ricky Loo serves as Chairman of the Transport and Storage Committee on the WSH Council. CDAS collaborates on WSH standards and initiatives.
• SGTraDex NetworkmajorTechnology or Integration · 12 July 2023CDAS Deputy President Mr. Lim Boon Tiong signed MOU to promote digitalization and advocate data exchange benefits.
• Singapore Business FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-led the TAC Benchmarking Mission in Germany alongside Enterprise Singapore. Collaborates on sustainability initiatives and events.
• Singapore Logistics AssociationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on joint events, sustainability initiatives, and industry advocacy including the WSH Awards and SG Logistics Resilience Day.
• Singapore Transport AssociationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint organizer of Singapore Logistics and Crane Carnival 2023 and co-signatory on MOU with SGTraDex Network.
• Singapore Cranes AssociationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of Singapore Logistics and Crane Carnival 2023.
• PwC SingaporesupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKnowledge partner for TAC Benchmarking Mission in Germany.
• Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and IndustrymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDAS participates in SCCCI events including SME ICC, Trade Association 101 course, and Sustainability Alliance launch.
• Singapore Land AuthoritymajorTechnology or IntegrationMOU signing at Geo Connect Asia 2023 for geospatial collaboration. CDAS integrates OneMap with CTR for accurate mapping data.
• ESGpediasupportingTechnology or IntegrationCo-organizer of Green Logistics Workshop 2024, providing ESG digital solutions expertise.
• Ascent Solutions Pte LtdsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of Green Logistics Workshop 2024.
• CWT Integrated Pte LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost for CSRS Depot visits and CDAS initiatives. CEO Mr. Ricky Loo serves as CDAS President. Leading member in industry digital transformation.
• Nanyang PolytechnicsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on NYPi-ROK ASEAN TVET Mobility Program hosting students at CWT facilities.
• Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinates NYPi-ROK ASEAN TVET Mobility Program with CDAS hosting.
• Enterprise SingaporecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government partner supporting CDAS initiatives including CTR funding, LEAD Initiative, and industry development programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Green Freight Asia: Asia-focused program for sustainable freight; comparable because CDAS partnered with Green Freight Asia on the Green Logistics Workshop 2024, addressing overlapping sustainability and ESG mandates for haulage operators in Singapore.
• Enterprise Singapore: Singapore government agency supporting trade and enterprise development; comparable because it is CDAS's primary government partner, co-funding CTR adoption and the LEAD Initiative, and shaping the regulatory environment CDAS operates in.
• TT Club (Through Transport Mutual Insurance Association): Mutual insurance provider for the international transport and logistics industry; comparable as an industry-aligned organization serving container depots, ports, and logistics operators with risk and standards-related services.
• Global Shippers Forum: International body representing shippers' interests in global supply chains; comparable as a peer trade association addressing end-to-end container logistics policy, data exchange, and digitalization relevant to CDAS members.

Broad incumbents

• Container Owners Association: International association representing container owners and operators; comparable because it addresses container logistics standards, interchange, and depot operations — directly overlapping CDAS's TR39/TR53 remit at a global level.
• Singapore Business Federation: Apex business federation in Singapore; comparable because it co-led the TAC Benchmarking Mission in Germany with CDAS and Enterprise Singapore, and acts as an umbrella for trade associations including CDAS.
• International Cargo Handling and Coordination Association (ICHCA): Global NGO for cargo handling coordination; comparable as an international trade association representing the interests of cargo handling and depot operators, addressing overlapping industry concerns such as safety and operational standards.

Direct peers

• Singapore Transport Association: Singapore trade association for transport operators; comparable because it jointly organizes Singapore Logistics and Crane Carnival 2023 with CDAS and serves overlapping haulage and trucking members.
• Singapore Logistics Association: Trade association for Singapore's broader logistics industry; directly comparable as a Singapore-based TAC that co-organizes events and advocacy with CDAS (e.g., SG Logistics Resilience Day, WSH Awards).

Regional players

• Singapore Cranes Association: Singapore-based trade association for crane and lifting equipment operators serving ports and depots; comparable as a fellow TAC in the container logistics ecosystem that co-organized industry events with CDAS.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cdas.link
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cdlas
• Instagraminstagram.com/cdas_official

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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