The transporters operating in the Changi Airfreight Centre (CAC) are part of the wider air cargo logistics ecosystem. Their role is not just “driving goods” — they provide end-to-end logistics and support services that connect airports, warehouses, and customers.

In simple terms, lorry transport companies at CAC provide “first mile + last mile + everything in between”. They move cargo physically (lorry transport), handle paperwork and compliance, support air freight operations, and provide storage and logistics solutions.

1. Local Trucking & Delivery – core service using vans, 14ft / 24ft lorries, and prime movers for containers
   Pickup of cargo from customers (factories, warehouses, offices) • Delivery to CAC for export • Collection of imported cargo from CAC and delivery to consignees • Last-mile delivery within Singapore.
2. Air Cargo Handling & Transfer – support air freight movements
   Transport cargo between cargo agents, airlines, and ground handling terminals • Transfer shipments between airport zones (airside/landside) • Urgent deliveries (e.g., aircraft parts, AOG – Aircraft on Ground).
3. Freight Forwarding Support (Door-to-Door Services) – part of broader logistics chains
   Door-to-door delivery (factory → overseas destination) • Coordination with air/sea freight forwarders • Cross-border or regional shipment support • Import & export handling • Multi-modal transport (air + sea + land).
4. Customs Clearance & Documentation – assist or coordinate
   Customs clearance for imports/exports • Permit declarations and paperwork • Airway bill handling • Ensures cargo can move smoothly through Singapore’s Free Trade Zone.
5. Cargo Handling & Value-Added Services
   Loading & unloading (labour included) • Container stuffing / unstuffing • Crating and packaging • Disposal or un-crating services • Container handling and packaging support are commonly bundled with trucking.
6. Warehousing & Distribution
   Many CAC-based companies integrate storage with transport • Short-term storage (bonded / FTZ warehouses) • Inventory management • Pick-and-pack operations • Distribution to multiple customers • Often part of third-party logistics solutions.
7. Specialized Cargo Handling – some companies handle special cargo
   Dangerous goods • Perishables (food, pharma) • Oversized / heavy equipment • Aircraft engines or industrial machinery • Requires trained drivers, certified vehicles, and compliance.
8. Project & Industrial Logistics
   Moving factory equipment • Heavy lift transport • Project cargo coordination • Machinery dismantling and relocation.
9. Tracking & Logistics Coordination – larger transport company
   Real-time shipment tracking • Transport management systems • Coordination between stakeholders (shipper, airline, customs) • Gives customers visibility of cargo movement.