Associate Professor Yap Wei Yim

Selected Publications

Selected international scientific journals

• Yap, Wei Yim, and Yang, Dong (2024) “Geopolitical tension and shipping network disruption: Analysis of the Red Sea crisis on container port calls,” Journal of Transport Geography, Vol. 121, December: 104004. DOI: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2024.104004
• Yap, Wei Yim, and Yang, Dong (2024) “Hub port choice and shipping connectivity in Southeast Asia during COVID-19 pandemic: implications for post-pandemic competition landscape,” Maritime Policy and Management, Vol. 51, No. 7: 1334-1349. DOI: 10.1080/03088839.2022.2135179
• Yap, Wei Yim, and Notteboom, Theo (2024) “Renewable energy options for seaport cargo terminals with application to mega port Singapore,” Maritime Business Review, Vol. 9, No. 4: 294-310. DOI: 10.1108/MABR-12-2023-0083
• Feng, Hongxiang, Lin, Qin, Zhang, Xinyu, Lam, Jasmine Siu Lee, Yap, Wei Yim (2024) “Port selection by container ships: A big AIS data analytics approach,” Research in Transportation Business and Management, Vol. 52, January: 101066. DOI: 10.1016/j.rtbm.2023.101066
• Yap, Wei Yim, Hsieh, Cheng-Hsien, and Lee, Paul Tae-Woo (2023) “Shipping connectivity data analytics: implications for maritime policy,” Transport Policy, Vol. 132, March: 112-127. DOI: 10.1016/j.tranpol.2022.12.018
• Yap, Wei Yim, and Ho, Joanne (2023) “Port strategy and performance: empirical evidence from major container ports and implications for role of data analytics,” Maritime Policy and Management, Vol. 50, No. 5: 608-628. DOI: 10.1080/03088839.2021.2017040
• Yap, Wei Yim (2023) “Framework for liner shipping connectivity data analytics and research," Maritime Business Review, Vol. 8, No. 4: 318-331. DOI: 10.1108/MABR-01-2023-0004
• Yap, Wei Yim, and Lam, Jasmine (2020) “Data analytics for international transportation management,” Research in Transportation Business and Management, Vol. 34, April: 100470. DOI: 10.1016/j.rtbm.2020.100470
• Yap, Wei Yim, and Lam, Jasmine. (2020) “Data analytics for international transportation management,” (Eds) Research in Transportation Business and Management, Vol. 34, ISSN: 2210-5395. DOI: 10.1016/S2210-5395(20)30068-7
• Gu, Yimiao, Loh, Hui Shan, and Yap, Wei Yim (2019) “Sustainable port-hinterland intermodal development: opportunities and challenges for China and India,” Journal of Infrastructure Policy and Development, Vol. 4, No. 2: 228-248. DOI: 10.24294/jipd.v4i2.1227
• Yap, Wei Yim, and Loh, Hui Shan (2019) “Next generation mega container ports: implications of traffic composition on sea space demand,” Maritime Policy and Management, Vol. 46, No. 6: 687-700. DOI: 10.1080/03088839.2019.1620359
• Lam, Jasmine Siu Lee, and Yap, Wei Yim (2019) “A stakeholder perspective of port city sustainable development,” Sustainability, Vol. 11, No. 2: 447. DOI:10.3390/su11020447
• Yap, Wei Yim (2019) “Container trade and shipping connectivity of Vietnam: implications of Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and 21st Century Maritime Silk Road,” International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics, Vol. 11, No. 1: 94 - 116. DOI: 10.1504/IJSTL.2019.096873
• Yap, Wei Yim, and Mehdi, Zahraei (2018) “Liner shipping alliances and their impact on shipping connectivity in Southeast Asia,” Maritime Business Review, Vol. 3, No. 3: 243-255. DOI: 10.1108/MABR-05-2018-0018
• Yap, Wei Yim (2014) “P3 Alliance and Its Implications on Contestability in Major Gateway Ports in North America,” Transportation Journal, Vol. 53, No. 4: 499-515. DOI: 10.5325/transportationj.53.4.0499
• Yap, Wei Yim, and Lam, Jasmine Siu Lee (2013) “80 Million TEU container port? Sustainability issues in port and coastal development,” Ocean and Coastal Management, Vol. 71: 13-25. DOI: 10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2012.10.011
• Yap, Wei Yim, Lam, Jasmine Siu Lee, and Cullinane, Kevin (2011) “Theoretical framework for the evaluation of competition between container terminal operators,” Singapore Economic Review, Vol. 56, No. 4: 535-559. DOI: 10.1142/S0217590811004456
• Yap, Wei Yim, and Notteboom, Theo (2011) “Dynamics of liner shipping service scheduling and their impact on container port competition,” Maritime Policy and Management, Vol. 38, No. 5: 471-485. DOI: 10.1080/03088839.2011.597451
• Lam, Jasmine Siu Lee, and Yap, Wei Yim (2011) “Dynamics of liner shipping network and port connectivity in supply chain systems: analysis on East Asia,” Journal of Transport Geography, Vol. 19, No. 6: 1272-1281. DOI: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2011.06.007
• Lam, Jasmine Siu Lee, and Yap, Wei Yim (2011) “Container port competition and complementarity in supply chain systems: evidence from the Pearl River Delta,” Maritime Economics and Logistics, Vol. 13, No. 2: 102-120. DOI: 10.1057/mel.2011.5
• Lam, Jasmine Siu Lee, and Yap, Wei Yim (2008) “Competition for transhipment containers by major ports in Southeast Asia: slot capacity analysis,” Maritime Policy and Management, Vol. 35, No. 1: 89-101. DOI: 10.1080/03088830701849043
• Lam, Jasmine Siu Lee, Yap, Wei Yim, and Cullinane, Kevin (2007) “Structure, conduct and performance on the major liner shipping routes,” Maritime Policy and Management, Vol. 34, No. 4: 359-381. DOI: 10.1080/03088830701539149
• Yap, Wei Yim, and Lam, Jasmine Siu Lee (2006) “Competition dynamics between container ports in East Asia,” Transportation Research Part A, Vol. 40, No. 1: 35-51. DOI: 10.1016/j.tra.2005.03.001
• Lam, Jasmine Siu Lee, and Yap, Wei Yim (2006) “A measurement and comparison of cost competitiveness of container ports in Southeast Asia,” Transportation, Vol. 33, No. 6: 641-654. DOI: 10.1007/s11116-006-7474-4
• Yap, Wei Yim, Lam, Jasmine Siu Lee, and Notteboom, Theo (2006) “Developments in container port competition in East Asia,” Transport Reviews, Vol. 26, No. 2: 167-188. DOI: 10.1080/01441640500271117

Selected conference papers

• Yap, Wei Yim (2024) “The Red Sea crisis and disruption to shipping networks and ports: Case for the Asia-Europe and Asia-Mediterranean container trade routes,” 25th International Conference on Material Handling, Construction and Logistics (MHCL), Bar, Montenegro, December 12-14.
• Feng, Hongxiang, Lin, Qin, Zhang, Xinyu, Lam, Jasmine Siu Lee, Yap, Wei Yim (2023) “Port selection by container ships: A machine learning approach with AIS data,” 31st International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME) Conference, Long Beach, California, September 5-8.
• Yap, Wei Yim (2023) “Data analytics for shipping connectivity research,” 24th International Conference on Material Handling, Construction and Logistics (MHCL), Bar, Montenegro, December 13-16.
• Yap, Wei Yim, and Seah, Daniel (2022) “Cross-case analysis of Singapore’s whole of government approach towards the development of maritime logistics hub,” 30th International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME) Conference, Busan, South Korea, September 13-16.
• Yap, Wei Yim, and Tan, Yan Weng (2022) “Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on shipping connectivity of Singapore,” 26th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL), Cork, Ireland, July 10-13.
• Yap, Wei Yim, and Seah, Daniel (2022) “A whole of government approach for maritime logistics hub development - case of Singapore,” 11th International Forum on Shipping, Ports, and Airports (IFSPA), Hong Kong SAR, China, May 16-20.
• Yap, Wei Yim, and Ho, Joanne (2021) “Analysis of major container hub port strategies - implications for competitiveness in the post-COVID-19 pandemic landscape,” 29th International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME) Conference, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, November 25-27.
• Yap, Wei Yim, and Tan, Yan Weng (2021) “Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on liner shipping competition in the container port landscape: perspective of shipping connectivity for major transhipment hubs,” 29th International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME) Conference, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, November 25-27.
• Yap, Wei Yim, and Lee, Paul Tae-Woo (2020) “Data analytics for shipping connectivity in the context of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road,” 10th Asian Logistics Round Table (ALRT) Conference, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia, November 19-21.
• Yap, Wei Yim, and Chang, Young-Tae (2020) “Restructuring of container shipping industry and its impact on market concentration and shipping connectivity,” 28th International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME) Conference, Hong Kong, China, July 10-13.
• Hsieh, Cheng Hsien, and Yap, Wei Yim (2019) “Port connectivity in global container shipping network and its implications for competitiveness in the context of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road,” 24th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies (HKSTS), Hong Kong, China December 14-16.
• Yap, Wei Yim, Loh, Hui Shan, and Chang, Young-Tae (2019) “Mega container ports: implications for maritime traffic management from the perspective of sea space,” 27th International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME) Conference, Athens, Greece June 25-28.
• Yap, Wei Yim, and Tan, Yan Weng (2019) “Shipping connectivity in the context of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road for Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean,” 27th International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME) Conference, Athens, Greece June 25-28.
• Yap, Wei Yim (2019) “Shipping connectivity for East Asia and the Indian Ocean region in relation to the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road,” 10th International Forum on Shipping, Ports, and Airports (IFSPA), Hong Kong, China May 20-24.
• Yap, Wei Yim, and Lam, Jasmine Siu Lee (2019) “Renewable energy options in seaports,” 10th International Forum on Shipping, Ports, and Airports (IFSPA), Hong Kong, China May 20-24.
• Yap, Wei Yim (2018) “Dynamics of container port throughput and shipping connectivity in Vietnam,” 3rd Belt and Road Initiative Conference, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam June 24-26.
• Lam, Jasmine Siu Lee, and Yap, Wei Yim (2018) “A stakeholder perspective of port city sustainable development,” 3rd Belt and Road Initiative Conference, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam June 24-26.
• Yap, Wei Yim (2018) “Liner shipping alliances and shipping connectivity in South East Asia,” Northeast Decision Sciences Institute 2018 Annual Conference, Providence, Rhode Island, USA April 12-14.
• Lam, Jasmine Siu Lee, and Yap, Wei Yim (2010) “Container port competition and complementarity in supply chain systems: evidence from Pearl River Delta,” Proceedings of the World Conference on Transport Research, Lisbon, Portugal July 11-15.
• Yap, Wei Yim, and Notteboom, Theo (2009) “Unravelling dynamics in inter-container port relationships through an examination of liner service patterns,” 18th International Association of Maritime Economists Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark June 24-26.
• Lam, Jasmine Siu Lee, and Yap, Wei Yim (2007) “Competition for transhipment containers by major ports in Southeast Asia: slot capacity analysis,” International Logistics, Shipping and Port Conference, Taoyuan, Taiwan March 29-30.

Books:

• Yap, Wei Yim (2020) Business and Economics and Port Management: An Insider’s Perspective, Routledge Maritime Masters Series, Routledge, 508 pages. ISBN: 9781138341913.
• Yap, Wei Yim (2009) Container Shipping Services and their Impact on Container Port Competitiveness, PhD Thesis, University Press Antwerp, 536 pages. ISBN: 9789054876465.

Selected book chapters

• Yap, Wei Yim (2023) “Cooperation and competition between container shipping networks and their impact on container hub ports in Southeast Asia,” in Port Systems in Global Competition - Spatial-Economic Perspectives on the Co-Development of Seaports, edited by Cesar Ducruet and Theo Notteboom, 1st edition, Routledge, pp. 203-222. DOI: 10.4324/9781003316657-14
• Yap, Wei Yim (2020) “Every port is unique,” in Business and Economics of Port Management: An Insider’s Perspective. Routledge. DOI: 10.4324/9780429439926-3
• Yap Wei Yim, “Multifaceted nature of port demand,” in Business and Economics of Port Management: An Insider’s Perspective, Routledge (2020), pp. 40-69. DOI: 10.4324/9780429439926-4
• Yap Wei Yim, “Long-term nature of port supply,” in Business and Economics of Port Management: An Insider’s Perspective, Routledge (2020), pp. 70-92. DOI: 10.4324/9780429439926-5
• Yap Wei Yim, “Market structure and contestability in the port sector,” in Business and Economics of Port Management: An Insider’s Perspective, Routledge (2020), pp. 93-110. DOI: 10.4324/9780429439926-6
• Yap Wei Yim, “Operational and financial performance in the port business,” in Business and Economics of Port Management: An Insider’s Perspective, Routledge (2020), pp. 113-133. DOI: 10.4324/9780429439926-8
• Yap Wei Yim, “Technology and the port sector,” in Business and Economics of Port Management: An Insider’s Perspective, Routledge (2020), pp. 134-157. DOI: 10.4324/9780429439926-9
• Yap Wei Yim, “Port safety, security and the human factor,” in Business and Economics of Port Management: An Insider’s Perspective. Routledge (2020), pp. 158-183. DOI: 10.4324/9780429439926-10
• Yap Wei Yim, “Competition in the port industry,” in Business and Economics of Port Management: An Insider’s Perspective, Routledge (2020), pp. 187-209. DOI: 10.4324/9780429439926-12
• Yap Wei Yim, “Competitiveness and competitive advantage of ports,” in Business and Economics of Port Management: An Insider’s Perspective, Routledge (2020), pp. 210-235. DOI: 10.4324/9780429439926-13
• Yap Wei Yim, “Port marketing and customer management,” in Business and Economics of Port Management: An Insider’s Perspective, Routledge (2020), pp. 236-256. DOI: 10.4324/9780429439926-14
• Yap Wei Yim, “The port and the city,” in Business and Economics of Port Management: An Insider’s Perspective, Routledge (2020), pp. 259-277. DOI: 10.4324/9780429439926-16
• Yap Wei Yim, “Port development and financing,” in Business and Economics of Port Management: An Insider’s Perspective, Routledge (2020), pp. 278-302. DOI: 10.4324/9780429439926-17
• Yap Wei Yim, “The port and the environment,” in Business and Economics of Port Management: An Insider’s Perspective, Routledge (2020), pp. 303-321. DOI: 10.4324/9780429439926-18
• Yap Wei Yim, “Managing risks and uncertainties for ports,” in Business and Economics of Port Management: An Insider’s Perspective, Routledge (2020), pp. 325-340. DOI: 10.4324/9780429439926-20
• Yap Wei Yim, “Developing port traffic forecasts,” in Business and Economics of Port Management: An Insider’s Perspective, Routledge (2020), pp. 341-360. DOI: 10.4324/9780429439926-21
• Yap Wei Yim, “A port-centric maritime cluster,” in Business and Economics of Port Management: An Insider’s Perspective, Routledge (2020), pp. 361-376. DOI: 10.4324/9780429439926-22
• Yap Wei Yim, “Strategic planning and port policy,” in Business and Economics of Port Management: An Insider’s Perspective, Routledge (2020), pp. 377-398. DOI: 10.4324/9780429439926-23
• Yap Wei Yim, “Trends and developments that will challenge the port industry,” in Business and Economics of Port Management: An Insider’s Perspective, Routledge (2020), pp. 401-418. DOI: 10.4324/9780429439926-25
• Yap Wei Yim and Lam Siu Lee, “Integrating smart ports and supply chains: through the prism of Singapore,” Edition 78, Port Technology International, Technical Paper (2018), pp. 40-42.
• Yap Wei Yim, “Container port development in the 21st century: challenges and trends,” in Managing Logistics and Supply Chain Challenges: Singapore Insights and Perspectives, edited by Tan Yan Weng and Thomas Sim, Cengage Learning (2013), pp. 341-370. ISBN: 9789814524865.
• Theo Notteboom and Yap Wei Yim, “Port competition and competitiveness,” in The Blackwell Companion to Maritime Economics, edited by Wayne Talley, Edward Elgar Publishing Limited (2012), pp. 549-570. DOI: 10.1002/9781444345667.ch27
• Yap Wei Yim and Theo Notteboom, “Unravelling dynamics in inter-container port relationship through an examination of liner service patterns,” in International Handbook of Maritime Business, edited by Kevin Cullinane, Edward Elgar Publishing Limited (2010), pp. 198-231. ISBN: 9781847209344
• Yap Wei Yim, Container Shipping Services and their Impact on Container Port Competitiveness, PhD Thesis, University Press Antwerp (2009), 536 pages. ISBN: 9789054876465.
• Kevin Cullinane, Yap Wei Yim and Lam Siu Lee, “The Port of Singapore and its governance structure,” in Devolution, Port Governance and Port Performance, Research in Transportation Economics, 17, edited by Mary Brooks and Kevin Cullinane, Elsevier Limited (2007), pp. 285-310. ISBN: 9780762311972.

Commentary/media interviews

• “国际特稿：掐住红海航运咽喉 胡塞抗美英全球慌,” in Lianhe Zaobao, 21 January 2024. https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/world/story20240121-1463142
• “以巴衝突︱胡塞武裝攻擊紅海船隻 中東危機影響全球,” Hong Kong 01, 21 January 2024. https://www.hk01.com/article/983150?utm_source=01articlecopy&utm_medium=referral
• “S’pore port handled record 39.01 million shipping containers in 2023,” in The Straits Times, 13 January 2024. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/s-pore-port-handled-record-3901-million-shipping-containers-in-2023
• “Explainer: Will global supply chains be disrupted by ship attacks in the Red Sea and is Singapore affected?,” in Today, 19 December 2023. https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/explainer-will-global-supply-chains-be-disrupted-ship-attacks-red-sea-and-singapore-affected-2328961
• “S’pore ports handled second-highest number of containers in 2022 despite fall in global container trade,” in The Straits Times, 13 January 2023. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/s-pore-ports-handled-second-highest-number-of-containers-in-2022-despite-fall-in-global-container-trade
• “Tuas Port opening: higher efficiency, lower carbon footprint justify higher operational costs, say companies,” in The Straits Times, 1 September 2022. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/tuas-port-opening-higher-efficiency-lower-carbon-footprint-justify-higher-operational-costs-say-companies
• “Singapore: 2021 sees record number of containers handled,” in The Japan News. 21 January 2022. https://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0008179921
• “Record number of containers handled by Singapore ports last year, figure set to increase,” in The Straits Times. 13 January 2022. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/record-number-of-containers-handled-by-singapore-ports-last-year-figure-set-to-increase
• “Testing of equipment underway at Tuas Port, first phase to open as planned in end-2021,” in AsiaNewsday Media 12 September 2021. https://www.asianewsday.com/testing-of-equipment-underway-at-tuas-port-first-phase-to-open-as-planned-in-end-2021/
• “Equipment testing underway at Tuas Port, first phase to open as planned end 2021,” in X99News 12 September 2021. https://x99news.com/2021/09/12/equipment-testing-underway-at-tuas-port-first-phase-to-open-as-planned-end-2021-transport-news-top-stories/
• “The equipment is being tested in the port of Tuas, the first phase will open as planned at the end of 2021,” in NewsBeezer. 12 September 2021. https://newsbeezer.com/singapore/the-equipment-is-being-tested-in-the-port-of-tuas-the-first-phase-will-open-as-planned-at-the-end-of-2021-transport-news-top-stories/
• “Testing of equipment underway at Tuas Harbour, first phase opens as planned at the end of 2021,” in Aws for WP, 12 September 2021. https://awsforwp.com/2021/09/12/testing-of-equipment-underway-at-tuas-harbor-first-phase-opens-as-planned-at-the-end-of-2021-transport-news-and-top-stories/
• “Where do liabilities lie in maritime accidents and do flag states matter?” in CNA. 10 June 2021. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/sri-lanka-ship-singapore-registered-x-press-pearl-liabilities-1847471
• “Normal marine transportation may recover by 2022 only, expert says,” in Hellenic Shipping News. 30 March 2021. https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/normal-marine-transportation-may-recover-by-2022-only-expert-says/
• “Supplies to Asia may be disrupted due to Suez Canal incident,” in Straits Times. 26 March 2021. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/supplies-to-the-region-may-be-disrupted-due-to-suez-canal-incident-says-ong-ye-kung
• “Singapore could see supply disruption, may need to tap current inventories,” in Straits Times. 26 March 2021. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/spore-could-see-supply-disruption-may-need-to-tap-current-inventories
• “Normal marine transportation may recover by 2022 only, expert says,” in TASS Russian News Agency. 26 March 2021. https://tass.com/economy/1270877
• “Singapore navigating shipping squeeze, container congestion, container congestion amid surge in cargo demand,” in CNA. 26 March 2021. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/shipping-congestion-delays-singapore-port-cargo-demand-277531
• “The Big Story: Suez Canal still blocked; expert assesses how the jam will affect S'pore consumers,” in Straits Times. 26 March 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KH6lfnk9SIk
• “Why piracy in Singapore Strait persists in the Covid-19 pandemic,” in Straits Times. 1 December 2020. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/why-piracy-persists-in-the-pandemic
• “Making shipping cleaner - is LNG the answer?” in CNA. 26 November 2021. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/climatechange/shipping-maritime-industry-lng-clean-energy-bunker-fuel-1340081
• “Tackling piracy in Singapore Strait not all smooth sailing,” in Straits Times. 6 March 2020. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/tackling-piracy-in-singapore-strait-not-all-smooth-sailing

Keynote/invited speaker at conferences

• Yap, Wei Yim “Developments in Global Trade and Logistics and the Impact on Maritime,” 14 October 2024. Invited speaker. Singapore Maritime and Port Authority 4th Maritime Leadership Programme, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, Singapore.
• Yap, Wei Yim “The Red Sea Crisis and Disruption to Shipping Networks and Ports,” 13 December 2024. Invited speaker. 25th International Conference on Material Handling, Construction and Logistics (MHCL), Bar, Montenegro.
• Yap, Wei Yim “Transforming Logistics from Trade Enabler to Economic Driver - Case of Singapore,” 12 July 2023. Keynote presentation. Singapore’s Experience on Urban Development and Environment Management. Singapore Cooperation Enterprise, Singapore.
• Yap, Wei Yim “Data Analytics for Shipping Connectivity Research,” 15 December 2022. Invited speaker. 24th International Conference on Material Handling, Construction and Logistics (MHCL), Bar, Montenegro.
• Yap, Wei Yim “The Experience of Singapore in Logistics Hub Development for Colombia Ministry of Transportation,” 22 November 2021. Keynote presentation. Singapore Development Journey Insights Webinar Series. Singapore Cooperation Enterprise, Singapore.
• Yap, Wei Yim “Strategies for Port Competitiveness in the Post-COVID Landscape: Connectivity, Capacity and Capability,” 3 November 2021. Invited speaker. Hong Kong Polytechnic University Business Knowledge Transfer Forum - Contemporary Issues of Port Management, Hong Kong SAR, China.
• Yap, Wei Yim “The Experience of Singapore in Port and Integrated Maritime Centre Development for Government of Venezuela,” 21 May 2021. Keynote presentation. Singapore Development Journey Insights Webinar Series. Singapore Cooperation Enterprise, Singapore.
• Yap, Wei Yim “Singapore’s Logistics Strategic Framework and Resilience of Singapore’s Logistics Sector Amidst Recent Events,” 19 May 2021. Plenary presentation. Resilient and Sustainable Investments in Special Economic Zones, Jamaica Freezone Authority, Kingston, Jamaica.
• Yap, Wei Yim “The Experience of Singapore in Logistics Hub Development for Government of Venezuela,” 11 May 2021. Keynote presentation. Singapore Development Journey Insights Webinar Series. Singapore Cooperation Enterprise, Singapore.
• Yap, Wei Yim “Recovery in the Port and Shipping Industry and the Post COVID Pandemic Landscape,” 22 April 2021. Invited speaker. Singapore Shipping Forum 2021, Singapore.
• Yap, Wei Yim “Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic: What's Next in Shipping and Port Industry?” 4 December 2020. Plenary presentation. 2nd Asia Port Economist Forum, Busan, South Korea.
• Yap, Wei Yim “Climate change, coastal protection and the maritime industry: how climate change is going to impact on the port and shipping communities.” 4 November 2020. Invited speaker. 9th Port Officers’ Union Professional Development Seminar, Singapore.
• Yap, Wei Yim “Logistics positioning and competitiveness development strategy for the State of Guanajuato.” 13 March 2020. Invited speaker. Presentation to the Minister of Sustainable Economic Development. Developing the State of Guanajuato into the Premier Logistics and Supply Chain Hub in Mexico Conference, Irapuato, Mexico.
• Yap, Wei Yim “National seaports development plan and competitiveness strategy.” 22 October 2019. Plenary presentation. National Freight and Logistics Policy Conference - Karachi Roundtable, Karachi, Pakistan.
• Yap, Wei Yim “China’s Belt and Road Initiative and its impact on port development.” 26 October 2017. Invited speaker. 2nd Port Officers’ Union Professional Development Seminar, Singapore.
• Yap, Wei Yim “Trends in the port and shipping industry.” 25 October 2017. Invited speaker. 2nd Port Officers’ Union Professional Development Seminar, Singapore.
• Yap, Wei Yim “Solomon Islands industrialisation and investment development strategy.” 22 February 2016. Invited presentation to Prime Minister Office and Cabinet. Conference on Industrialisation and Investment Development Strategy, Honiara, Solomon Islands.
• Yap, Wei Yim “Singapore’s Economic Development Experience.” 26 October 2015. Invited speaker. Solomon Islands Port Authority Conference, Singapore.
• Yap, Wei Yim ““Singapore’s experience in developing maritime services: shipping and marine insurance sectors.” 25-26 May 2015. Invited speaker. Conference on Free Trade Zone Development in Fujian, Fuzhou and Xiamen, China.

Funding

• Project to develop and deliver Minor in maritime management comprising the courses of LOG231 Maritime Business and Management, LOG353 Ocean Freight Management, LOG356 Port Management and Technology, LOG331 Shipping Contracts and Management, and LOG333 Shipping Finance Management and Analytics. [role as Principal Investigator for Project ID: SMI-2022-ET-02] awarded by the Singapore Maritime Institute and supported by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.
• Project “Applying Behavioural Insights to Augment Safety of PSA Lashing Operations.” [Role as Co-PI, Project Reference: PO/SG/002/23] awarded by PSA Corporation.
• Project to develop and conduct the Singapore Port Officers’ Union Professional Development Seminar series, awarded by SkillsFuture Singapore.