Asian Marine Transport Corporation
Company typePrivate company
IndustryShipping
Founded1999; 25 years ago (1999) in Cebu City
Headquarters
38 Gorordo Avenue, Cebu City
,
Philippines
Area served
Philippines
Key people
Paul Rodriguez (CEO)
ProductsSuper Shuttle Ferry, Super Shuttle RORO, Shuttle Fast Ferry
Number of employees
1,080 (as of 2017)
Websitesupershuttleroro.com

Asian Marine Transport Corporation (AMTC) is a Filipino passenger and freight shipping company established in 1999 in Cebu City, Philippines. It owns and operates the Super Shuttle RORO, Super Shuttle Ferry and Shuttle Fast Ferry brand of RORO and ROPAX ferries.

Fleet

Super Shuttle RORO 10

Current Vessels

Super Shuttle RORO

Super Shuttle Ferry

History

AMTC was incorporated in 1999 in Cebu City, Philippines with the goal of providing end-to-end transport and logistics services as well as shipping services for inter-island passengers and cargoes.[1][2]

That same year, it began operating the Super Shuttle RORO brand of inter-island logistics service using refurbished German RORO vessels. It later started offering passenger services through its Super Shuttle Ferry and Shuttle Fast Ferry brands. Since its establishment, the company has grown to become the largest ship-tonnage owner and operator in the Philippines, serving 32 ports of call.[2] The company has an estimated nationwide market share of 35% for containerized cargoes and 80% for rolling cargo.[1]

In 2010, the company began using the Batangas International Port as it hub.[1]

In May 2017, the company was selected to transport cargo for the newly opened Davao–General Santos–Bitung trade route between the Philippines and Indonesia.[3] Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and Indonesian President Joko Widodo personally led the inauguration of the new trade route in Davao's Kudos Port.[3] AMTC's RORO vessel, MV Super Shuttle RORO 12 brought to first container vans from Davao and General Santos to Bitung and back. However, due to low cargo volume, the company withdrew its vessel from the route and was replaced by a smaller cargo vessel operated by an Indonesian company.[4][5]

In September 2017, AMTC won the Priority Integration Logistics Sector Award in the ASEAN Business Awards.[1]

Incidents and accidents

References

  1. ^ a b c d Francia, Arra (4 October 2017). "Cebu-based AMTC eyes more ASEAN connections". BusinessWorld. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  2. ^ a b "About Us". supershuttleroro.com. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  3. ^ a b Lim, Frinston (1 May 2017). "Duterte, Widodo open new shipping route". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  4. ^ Colina, Antonio IV (22 November 2017). "Smaller vessel replaces M/V Super Shuttle RORO 12 to Indonesia". MindaNews. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  5. ^ Colina, Antonio IV (17 February 2019). "Davao-Gensan-Bitung route to resume this year". MindaNews. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  6. ^ Hancock, Paul (29 July 2012). "Super Shuttle RORO 1". shipwrecklog.com. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  7. ^ Manzo, Dinnes (31 July 2012). "Super Shuttle RoRo 1, sumadsad at nasunog sa Looc Bay". www.ugnayan.com. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  8. ^ Mangosing, Frances (22 August 2012). "Ferry runs aground off Leyte". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  9. ^ Napallacan, Jhunnex (30 August 2012). "Cebu firm's ships grounded". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  10. ^ Rosell, Rhea Ruth (6 September 2012). "Suspension of Super Shuttle vessels lifted". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  11. ^ Romero, Alexis (16 September 2014). "Luis out; new LPA spotted". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  12. ^ Esplanada, Jerry (16 September 2014). "12 crewmen hurt as big waves sink ship in Manila". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  13. ^ "RORO owned by Super Shuttle Ferries towed to Cebu for engine failure". Philippine Coast Guard. 2 August 2016. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  14. ^ "Sueno lauds 911, quick response team for rescuing 29 passengers from stranded ship". Department of the Interior and Local Government. 5 August 2016. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  15. ^ "Christmas typhoon: 4 dead, 8 missing". The Philippine Star. 27 December 2016. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  16. ^ Cinco, Maricar (12 March 2018). "Coast guard stops oil spill from stranded ship in Batangas". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  17. ^ Alipala, Julie (23 March 2017). "Abu Sayyaf men take new captives off Basilan". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  18. ^ Lacson, Nonoy (24 March 2017). "Abu Sayyaf hijacks Panamanian vessel off Sibago island". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  19. ^ Ramos, Christia Marie (23 October 2018). "Coast guard rescues 142 passengers of distressed vessel off Malay, Aklan". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  20. ^ Luna, Franco (26 October 2020). "Thousands evacuated, stranded amid 'Quinta' onslaught". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  21. ^ Ayeng, Raffy (26 October 2020). "1 missing as 'Quinta' sinks yacht". Daily Tribune. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
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