Chinese Shipping Company | Business Matching

Seamless Market Entry for a Leading Chinese Shipping Firm

Scala Consulting supported one of China’s top five private maritime logistics companies—in establishing a commercial presence in Singapore. The company aimed to expand its global reach by anchoring operations in Southeast Asia’s most strategic shipping and logistics hub.

Objective

To set up a compliant and strategically structured commercial entity in Singapore, while building early-stage relationships with key local partners across government, shipping services, and brokerage networks.

Our Approach

Scala provided end-to-end support to enable a swift, informed, and well-connected market entry:

• Regulatory & Incentive Advisory: Facilitated a private consultation with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) to explore tax incentive schemes, entity structures, and investment pathways tailored to maritime companies.
• Business Matching & Partner Engagement: Organized targeted meetings with potential commercial and brokerage partners, including Swire Shipping and British Petroleum, to support operational alignment and future commercial collaboration.

Results

• Successful Entity Establishment: The Chinese shipping company successfully registered its Singapore entity and gained clarity on tax and regulatory obligations.
• Ecosystem Integration: Through Scala’s network, the company quickly connected with relevant industry stakeholders—accelerating its integration into Singapore’s maritime value chain and positioning it for regional growth.