Recent News - Seaway Filipinas Logistics, Inc.

USS Comstock arrives at Subic Bay

USS Comstock a destroyer frigate of the US Navy arrived in Subic Bay for a routine port call. SFL provided husbanding services to USS Comstock during its stay as part of the contract of SFL with the US Navy and assisted with its community relation efforts in Zambales.

SFL Awarded as US Navy Husbanding Agent

After a competitive bidding process, SFL emerged as one of the qualified contractors for Husbanding Services to the US Navy vessels. SFL will be providing husbanding services such as but not limited to obtaining port clearances, coordination for the vessels’ supplies and required services, transportation of crew, and providing the necessary equipment for the port visit. In lieu of this, SFL has expanded its inventory of assets to include materials to be used in delivery of the services by manufacturing its own picket boat, Seaway 1, manufacturing its own gangway, purchase of 6 large fenders, generator sets, barricades, etc.

SFL Stays On as TSI’s Broker and Ship Agent

Once again, SFL successfully bagged the brokerage and ship agency contract for Therma South, Inc.’s 2×150 Mega Watt coal-fired power plant in Davao. SFL will continue to deliver its services in the processing of TSI’s coal shipments as well as cater to the requirements of the port visits.

SFL Gives Back

“If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea” – Antoine de St. Exupery SFL believes that private institutions must lend a hand in improving social conditions, not just through local hiring but also by supporting advocacies for enhancement of communities. Through investing in education of the youth, SFL hopes to make a difference in the future of the children by providing access to more opportunities to uplift their lives. Painting A Colorful Future SFL conducted a...

Purchasing of Buckets

SFL has expanded its operational services and has been granted by SBMA the permit to partake in cargo handling activities. In line with this, SFL has purchased six buckets for loading/unloading of dry break bulk cargo. Each steel bucket has a capacity of 5 Tons and is also available for rent.

Acquisition of Forklifts

In addition to SFL’s growing fleet of assets, 2 new forklifts (JCB Telescopic Forklift and TCM Standard Forklift) were acquired in 2014 to aid in cargo handling operations. SFL’s telescopic forklift is the first of its kind in Subic Bay, ideal for cargo handling, loading and stripping of containers with its ability to extend its boom and its interchangeable loader (fork/bucket). The JCB Telescopic Forklift’s bucket has a capacity 3 Tons and has a lifting capacity is 3.5 Tons while the TCM Forklift has a lifting capacity of 3 Tons. Both units are also available for rent.

SFL spearheads the organization of the 1st Chairman’s Cup

In collaboration with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority and the Rotary Club of West Triangle, SFL managed to organize the first ever SBMA Chairman’s Cup. The tournament was held at Subic Bay Golf Course on May 24, 2014 with over 70 participants and over 25 sponsors from organizations within the Freeport Zone and Olongapo City. The proceeds from the tournament were used to purchase 2 new jeeps for the Subic Forest Rangers who look after forest preservation and roam Forest areas for protection of locals.

SFL becomes TSI’s chartered vessel agent

SFL has signed on to be the vessel agent for the chartered vessels of TSI. These chartered vessels will be delivering the coal supply of the power plant and will be docking in TSI’s private jetty within the plant facility.

SFL is awarded as TSI’s broker for coal shipments

As the construction of Therma South Inc’s 2×150 Mega Watt power plant nears completion, SFL has bagged another contract for services to TSI for plant operations. SFL is now the official broker of TSI for incoming coal shipments.

SFL signs on as the broker for PEC

Pagbilao Energy Corporation has contracted the brokerage services of SFL for the expansion of a third power-generating unit with a capacity of 420 Mega Watts. Construction for the third unit has begun in late 2014 and is expected to finish in 2017. Once operational, the third unit will become a much-needed additional source of power for the grid of Luzon.