List of shipping companies in the Philippines explained

This is a list of current and former shipping companies authorized by the Maritime Industry Authority of the Philippines.

List

Shipping LinesCommenced
Operations
No. of
Vessels
Remarks
Phil National Lines 2008 28
Fastguys Logistic Corporation 2012 5
Cargomarine Corporation 2012 10 Acquired by Phil National Lines in 2012
2GO (2GO Travel) 2012 12
1976 25
Archipelago Philippine Ferries Corporation (FastCat) 2002 18
Asian Marine Transport Corporation (Super Shuttle Ferry) 1999 10 Operates shipping brands Super Shuttle RORO, Super Shuttle Ferry and Shuttle Fast Ferries.[1] [2]
Cokaliong Shipping Lines, Inc. 1989 15
Carlos A. Gothong Lines (CAGLI) 1946 1
2005 9
1975 3
Jomalia Shipping Corporation 2004[3] 10
2006 6
Lite Shipping Corporation (Lite Ferries) 1990 19
1978 66
AFGM Shipping Corp.200123
OceanJet Fast FerriesOcean Fast Ferries, Inc. (OceanJet) 1995 16
1973 142 Formerly Sulpicio Lines from 1973 to 2012; changed name and stopped passenger services following the tragic sinking of its passenger ship MV Princess of the Stars in 2008.[4]
1985 24
1994 7 Acquired by Chelsea Logistics Holdings Inc. in 2019.[5] [6]
SRN Fast Seacrafts, Inc. (Weesam Express) 1997 7
2008 14
1995 15 Acquired by Chelsea Logistics Holdings Inc.[7] [8]
Trans-Asia Shipping Lines (TASLI) 1974 14 Acquired by Chelsea Logistics Holdings Inc.[9] [10]
20124
20175

Defunct

Shipping LinesCommenced
Operations
Ceased OperationsRemarks
19732008Renamed to Philippine Span Asia Carrier Corporation
19962012Merged with Negros Navigation to form 2GO Travel
19892012Merged with Negros Navigation to form 2GO Travel
19352012Merged with Aboitiz Transport System (SuperFerry, SuperCat, Cebu Ferries) to form 2GO Travel
William Lines Inc 19451996Merged with Gothong and Aboitiz to form WG&A.
Sweet Lines Inc. 1993
Compania Maritima 1980
Escaño Lines

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cebu-based AMTC eyes more ASEAN connections. 4 October 2017 . . Francia, Arra . 1 February 2021.
  2. Web site: About Us . supershuttleroro.com . 1 February 2021.
  3. Web site: About Us – Jomalia Shipping Corporation . June 13, 2023 . Jomalia Shipping Corporation.
  4. News: Sulpicio gone; owners change name . Sino Cruz, Irene . 20 December 2012 . . 1 February 2021.
  5. News: Chelsea takes over 2GO's SuperCat ferry. Philstar. October 15, 2019. 30 April 2021.
  6. News: Dennis Uy's Chelsea Logistics takes over SuperCat Fast Ferry. https://web.archive.org/web/20191014100321/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/business/2019/10/14/Dennis-Uy-Chelsea-SuperCat.html. dead. October 14, 2019. Philstar. October 14, 2019. 30 April 2021.
  7. News: Chelsea Logistics to acquire Batangas' Starlite Ferries. ABS-CBN News. 4 September 2017. 9 May 2020.
  8. News: Chelsea Logistics acquires Starlite. Aerol John. Pateña. Philippine News Agency. 4 September 2017. 9 May 2020.
  9. Web site: Chelsea Logistics secures PCC nod for Trans-Asia acquisition . Valdez, Denise . . 17 January 2019 . 1 February 2021.
  10. Web site: PCC clears way for Chelsea acquisition of Trans-Asia . 20 January 2019 . www.portcalls.com . 1 February 2021.