The Association
was formed
in 1947 as a result of a getting together of nine businessmen who
felt that as a group they will be able to source materials cheaper
and also as a collective voice, appeals to the government and statutory
bodies about their grievances and reflection of members’ wishes
will lend more weight then individuals.
The
business of the association was first carried out in the old Chong
Cheng School at 322 Beach Road.
Since
then the Association membership has increased to 155 members and
we have now our own premise at 20A, Lorong 15, Geylang. The purchase
of the premises was achieved through the generous donations by member
companies.
Members
of the Association dealt with ship-chandler businesses either directly
or indirectly. We have members who are stockists, suppliers and
service providers to the shipping, shipbuilding, and offshore petroleum
industries.
The
Association provides an avenue and a hub for all businesses to interact
with each other, and the association has arrange overseas trade
missions to Burma, Vietnam, and China. It has also organize various
seminars on topics that is relevant to the trade and also organize
social activities like golf tournaments, arrange karaoke sessions,
cruise holidays for their member companies, their staff and families.
We
are part of the Singapore Chinese Chambers of Industry and Commerce
and is a member of the six-trade Association. The Association have
always maintain close liaison with many other trade Associations,
and have regular dialogue sessions with governmental bodies like
the Singapore Customs and the ICA (Immigration and Checkpoint Authorities).
To foster mutual relationship and interest amongst members.
To exchange trade information and to study trade prospects.
To promote the ship-chandlers business in Singapore nd to raise
the service standard.
To take care of members welfare and to arbitrade members' commercial
dispute.
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