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    TRUCKING AND THE TROPICS

    Sep 08, 2019 4 minutes

    SINGAPORE IS ONE of the hottest countries on the planet, in more ways than one.

    The heat and humidity can be exhausting, but that doesn’t stop this tiny island nation of fewer than six million people just 80km north of the equator from pulling off some amazing achievements in commerce and transport.

    At the eastern end of the island – which measures just 50km by 30km – is Changi International Airport, a stopover point for countless Australian travellers. Changi is one of the busiest airports in the world and has been voted the best several times in recent years. It handles a massive amount of air freight.

    Singapore also has one of the busiest harbours, and again thanks in

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