Singapore - RIO Logistics (S) Pte. Ltd. (Singapore, Head Office)
RIO Logistics is an integrated shipping and logistics services provider based in Singapore, offering a range of services designed to support complex, time-sensitive logistics needs. The company emphasizes hands-on coordination and risk-aware planning to deliver cost-effective, timely solutions that align with customers’ project timelines and supply chain requirements.
Core service areas include freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and bonded warehousing, complemented by specialized capabilities in ship spares and marine parts logistics, offshore logistics, and high-value/complex cargo handling. RIO Logistics supports a spectrum of operations from line handling and stevedoring services to door-to-deck-to-door movements that connect port, shipyard, anchorage, and offshore locations. These offerings are particularly relevant for customers with multi-site or offshore components, where seamless movement of goods between port facilities, ships, and on-site locations is critical.
A notable emphasis is placed on project and heavy-lift logistics (including out-of-gauge cargo, machinery, and offshore equipment). The company has established practices for offshore support by coordinating equipment delivery to vessels at anchorages, loading onto barges, and delivering on board to ships. This project-oriented approach is underscored by experience in handling offshore equipment used in pipeline vessels and support vessels, aligning with the needs of energy and marine logistics customers.
RIO Logistics operates a bonded warehouse of over 12,000 square feet, positioned strategically in Penjuru Lane on the western side of Singapore near major port facilities. The facility is equipped with 24-hour camera surveillance to enhance cargo security and provides a storage solution that supports both bonded and general warehousing needs. In addition to warehousing, the company maintains its own fleet of trucks, including 15 vehicles ranging from 14-foot to 24-foot trucks and trailers, enabling flexible and reliable transportation services for general commodities and controlled goods.
The fleet is licensed for dangerous goods (DG) transportation and handling, including compliance with regulatory requirements for arms, explosives, and radiological (radioactive) cargo where applicable. This capability positions RIO Logistics to support customers with stringent safety and regulatory demands in both local and cross-border contexts, including potential applications for controlled and hazardous shipments.
Beyond its core freight forwarding and warehousing operations, RIO Logistics has developed capabilities in breakbulk and conventional shipping, as well as cross-border trucking between Singapore and Malaysia. The company’s project logistics competencies extend to offshore equipment logistics, such as drilling pipes, bits, gas cylinders, reels, and other offshore spares, with delivery coordination that encompasses barge movements and on-board delivery arrangements at anchorages.
Overall, RIO Logistics (S) Pte. Ltd. provides a broad, integrated set of logistics services designed to support customers with complex supply chains, offshore and marine-related cargoes, and time-critical delivery requirements. The organization emphasizes controlled handling of hazardous and dangerous goods, secure warehousing, and a project-centric approach to ensure timely and efficient execution across various modes of transport and logistics services.