Chelsea Logistics

What Chelsea Logistics does

Chelsea Logistics and Infrastructure Holdings Corp. is a publicly listed Philippine holding company (PSE ticker: C) and the largest shipping and logistics operator in the Philippines, generating PhP 8.007 billion in FY2024 revenue across passenger ferry, cargo, petroleum tankering, tugboat, and integrated logistics services. The Group operates through six wholly-owned subsidiaries: Chelsea Shipping Corp. (a top-5 Philippine petroleum tanker fleet with 110,255 DWT capacity), Trans-Asia Shipping Lines (Visayas/Mindanao passenger and cargo, 50+ years operating history), Starlite Ferries (Southern Luzon/Visayas/Mindanao passenger and RoRo cargo), SuperCat Fast Ferry (catamaran routes across Batangas, Cebu, Iloilo, Bacolod, Ormoc, Calapan, Tagbilaran), TASLI Services (shipping agency and maritime operations), and Worklink Services (trucking, freight forwarding, warehousing, customs brokerage). Aggregate fleet capacity includes 15,095 passengers, 2,695 TEU cargo, 101.2 million liters of petroleum product, and 7,057 SQM of warehouse space, supported by an in-house floating drydock (150m x 31.6m, 5,000-tonne lifting capacity) for fleet maintenance.

The Group's technology stack centers on the Chelsea Travel unified booking platform and mobile app, the Chelsea Loyalty multi-tier rewards program (powered by Voucherify, 20,000+ members, 13% booking conversion in four months post-launch), and the Chelsea Connect employee intranet. In December 2025 Chelsea became the first Philippine company to deploy AWS Amazon Connect across both voice and messaging channels for omnichannel AI-enabled customer support, and in 2026 it launched DAAIC, an internally branded Data Unification and Agentic AI platform intended to automate operations across subsidiaries. Strategic technology partnerships include AWS, Xendit (payments), Voucherify (loyalty), Oracle NetSuite (ERP), Google (digital upskilling), Starlink (fleet connectivity), and KnowBe4 (cybersecurity training).

Chelsea generates revenue primarily through transactional fees on passenger ferry tickets (economy, reclining seat, tourist class), cargo and freight bookings, and petroleum product transport, supplemented by subscription-style time-charter arrangements and managed services through TASLI. Go-to-market is a hybrid of direct-to-consumer digital booking (Chelsea Travel app and website, physical ticketing outlets at ports) and direct enterprise sales for B2B cargo, tanker, and charter customers. The customer base splits between a long-tail of individual inter-island travelers, a B2B segment anchored on fuel companies (including related-party Phoenix Petroleum Philippines) and logistics shippers, and corporate clients served through Chelsea Business Solutions. The Group has been awarded Original Proponent Status for the PhP 49 billion, 30-year development and operation of Davao International Airport, signaling a planned expansion from maritime shipping into aviation infrastructure.

Name

Chelsea Logistics

Legal name

Chelsea Logistics and Infrastructure Holdings Corp.

Website

https://chelsealogistics.ph

Company type

Public

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Chelsea Logistics is the largest shipping and logistics company in the Philippines, operating passenger ferries, petroleum tankers, cargo shipping, and logistics services through six wholly-owned subsidiaries serving individual travelers and B2B customers across the Philippine archipelago.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Shipping and Logistics Services

NAICS

Water Transportation (483), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Marine Cargo Handling (48832)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLACABAG

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance)

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage/Ocean Freight Forwarding (FCL/LCL)

Keywords

• Maritime shipping services
• Passenger ferry operations
• Petroleum tanker transport
• Cargo and freight forwarding
• Logistics and distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Davao City

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Passenger/Ferry Services: Revenue from passenger ferry services across Visayas, Mindanao, and Southern Luzon routes operated by Starlite Ferries, SuperCat Fast Ferry, and Trans-Asia Shipping Lines. Services include economy class, reclining seats, tourist class accommodations, and onboard dining (Starbites restaurants).
2. Cargo/Freight Services: Revenue from containerized cargo transport and roll-on/roll-off cargo vessels. Chelsea Shipping Corp. provides tanker services for petroleum products, while subsidiaries handle general cargo and rolling cargo (vehicles, trucks, buses).
3. Charter Services: Time charter revenue from vessel chartering operations including RoRo vessels and tugboats. Chelsea Logistics charters vessels to meet demand during peak seasons and high-yield route periods.
4. Logistics and Distribution: Revenue from Worklink Services providing trucking, freight forwarding, warehousing, customs brokerage, and special project logistics across the Philippines.
5. Tanker/Petroleum Transport: Chelsea Shipping Corp. transports petroleum products for leading fuel companies in the Philippines. Fleet includes medium range (MR) tankers with capacity up to 53 million liters of petroleum products.
6. Shipping Agency Services: TASLI Services provides shipping agency business and maritime operations including cargo fulfillment, management services for Trans-Asia Shipping Lines, and freight/cargo operations in Manila and Luzon.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Chelsea Logistics is a Philippine holding company that, through six wholly-owned subsidiaries, operates passenger ferries, containerized and roll-on/roll-off cargo shipping, petroleum tankering, tugboat assistance, and end-to-end logistics (trucking, freight forwarding, warehousing, customs brokerage) across the Philippine archipelago. It sells tickets to individual travelers and charter/freight capacity to enterprise customers, supported by the Chelsea Travel booking app and the Chelsea Loyalty program.

Product overview

Chelsea Logistics operates as a holding company managing a diversified portfolio of shipping and logistics subsidiaries, offering passenger ferry services, cargo transport, tankering, tugboat operations, and logistics distribution. The core customer-facing platform is Chelsea Travel (unified booking app), supported by Chelsea Loyalty (rewards program) and Chelsea Business Solutions (corporate loyalty). Operating subsidiaries include Chelsea Shipping Corp. (tankering), Trans-Asia Shipping Lines (passenger/cargo), Starlite Ferries (ferry services), SuperCat Fast Ferry (fast catamaran services), TASLI Services (shipping agency), and Worklink Services (logistics/warehousing). The company also deployed DAAIC (Agentic AI and data unification platform) and Amazon Connect (contact center) as operational technology platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Chelsea Business Solutions: Business solutions and loyalty rewards program for business customers
• Chelsea Loyalty
• Layag
• Starbites
• Chelsea Connect

Products and services

• Passenger Ferry Services Inter-island passenger ferry transport across Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, operated through wholly-owned subsidiaries Trans-Asia Shipping Lines, Starlite Ferries, and SuperCat Fast Ferry. Total fleet passenger capacity of 15,095 across Economy, Reclining Seats, and Tourist Class accommodations with onboard Starbites food service. Tickets are sold to individual travelers and small groups via the Chelsea Travel App, website, and port outlets.
• Cargo and Freight Services Containerized cargo transport and roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) cargo vessel services for vehicles, agricultural products, and other general cargo. Operated with 2,695 TEU cargo capacity, serving business shippers and logistics clients requiring inter-island movement of goods.
• Tankering Services (Petroleum Tanker Transport) Crude oil and petroleum product tanker services operated by Chelsea Shipping Corp., one of the top 5 petroleum tanker fleets in the Philippines, with capacity of 101.2 million liters of petroleum products and total deadweight tonnage of 110,255 DWT. Serves leading fuel companies including Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, importing petroleum from the region via medium range (MR) tankers.
• Tugboat Services Mooring, berthing, and towing assistance for larger vessels in Davao seas. Operates tugboats with sturdy builds for complex towing operations, supporting port and harbor operations in southern Philippines.
• Logistics and Distribution Nationwide logistics support delivered through Worklink Services Inc., covering trucking, freight forwarding, warehousing (7,057 SQM), customs brokerage, manpower services, and special project logistics. Complements Chelsea's maritime capabilities to provide door-to-door inter-island logistics for enterprise customers.
• Vessel Time Charter Services Time charter of RoRo vessels and tugboats to third parties to meet demand during peak seasons and high-yield route periods. Pricing based on charter duration and vessel type, generating multi-year contract recurring revenue.
• Chelsea Travel App (Unified Online Booking Platform) Unified online booking platform for all Chelsea Group passenger ferry services across Starlite Ferries, SuperCat, and Trans-Asia Shipping Lines, with group booking, transaction management, and integrated digital payment (Xendit). Available on iOS and Android.
• Chelsea Loyalty Program Multi-tiered consumer loyalty rewards program for ferry passengers, with four tiers (Traveller, Adventurer, Navigator, Elite Explorer) offering escalating benefits including fare discounts, birthday rewards, seasonal promotions, accommodation upgrades, and exclusive merchandise. QR-code redemption onboard vessels; powered by Voucherify. Reached 20,000+ members and 13% booking conversion rate within four months of launch.
• Chelsea Business Solutions (Corporate Loyalty) Corporate loyalty rewards program for business customers, featuring Fly Now Sail Later promotions and other business-focused incentives. Targets enterprise account managers booking high-volume corporate travel.

Quantifiable outcome

• Record PhP 8.007 Billion revenue in 2024, 14% YoY growth, surpassing pre-pandemic peak
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered strategic and core.

• TravelierstrategicGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Travelier Partners Day 2026 - Chelsea Group's passenger shipping lines participated and received top honors at Travelier's annual partner recognition event.
• iCXeedcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 December 2025iCXeed implemented Amazon Connect cloud contact center solution for Chelsea Logistics, making them the first company in the Philippines to go live on both voice and messaging with Amazon Connect. Provides omnichannel customer support across voice, chat, social media, and email.
• VoucherifycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Chelsea Logistics partnered with Voucherify to power its Chelsea Loyalty rewards and promotions program. Voucherify's composable architecture enables quick testing of new campaigns, seasonal double-points, birthday perks, and QR code redemption onboard. Generated over 20,000 loyalty members and 13% booking conversion rate within 4 months.
• XenditcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Strategic partnership with Xendit to enhance the digital payment experience for passengers booking through Chelsea Travel. Enables seamless and secure payment processing across the booking platform.
• Oracle NetSuitestrategicTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Strategic alliance with Oracle NetSuite as part of Chelsea Logistics' digital transformation initiatives for enterprise resource planning and business management.
• GooglestrategicTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Strategic alliance with Google for digital upskilling and innovation. Includes Google Workspace training sessions conducted in partnership with Kollab for employee digital proficiency.
• StarlinkstrategicTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Partnership with Starlink (SpaceX) to provide stable internet connectivity across Chelsea Logistics operations and fleet, enhancing passenger experience and operational communications.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024AWS powers Chelsea Logistics' Amazon Connect cloud contact center. Strategic partnership for cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and innovation initiatives.
• KnowBe4strategicTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Partnership with KnowBe4 for cybersecurity training and awareness programs to protect against online scams and data breaches.
• Udenna CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Udenna Corporation is the parent company of Chelsea Logistics. Dennis Uy-led Udenna ventured into logistics in 2006 through Chelsea Shipping to support Phoenix Petroleum operations.
• Kegoya Dock Co., Ltd. (Japan)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Shipbuilding contract with Japan's Kegoya Dock Co., Ltd. for construction of two 98-meter roll-on roll-off (RoRo) passenger ferry ships at Hiroshima Prefecture shipyard. Deliveries set for October 2019 and April 2020.
• Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co., Ltd. (South Korea)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Acquisition of medium range (MR) tanker built by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co., Ltd. in South Korea. 51,604 DWT tanker increased Chelsea's DWT capacity by 88% to 110,255 DWT.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI): Philippine-founded global container terminal operator with strong domestic port presence. Overlaps with Chelsea's terminal/port-adjacent cargo handling and tugboat services, and shares the Philippine maritime ecosystem as a peer incumbent.
• MISC Berhad: Malaysian integrated maritime and logistics group with substantial petroleum tanker, LNG, and container shipping operations. Comparable to Chelsea Shipping's petroleum tanker business and the broader group exposure to energy shipping.
• Pacific Basin Shipping: Hong Kong-listed dry bulk and handysize/ supramax carrier with Asia-Pacific focus. Comparable as a regional incumbent in maritime transport with diversified vessel exposure relevant to Chelsea's broader shipping portfolio.

Regional players

• DFDS: European integrated ferry and logistics operator providing passenger ferry, RoRo freight, and end-to-end logistics services. Direct functional comparable to Chelsea's ferry + Worklink logistics combination, though operating in European markets.
• Stena Line: One of the world's largest ferry operators running passenger and RoRo services, primarily in Northern Europe. Comparable business model (passenger + rolling cargo ferries) to Starlite Ferries and Trans-Asia, but operating in a different geography.
• Tallink Grupp: Baltic Sea-based passenger and cargo ferry operator with loyalty program and digital booking platform. Functional comparable to Chelsea's passenger ferry + loyalty + unified app strategy, but operating across European short-sea routes.

Direct peers

• 2GO Group: Philippine inter-island shipping and logistics company offering passenger ferry, cargo, and freight forwarding across the archipelago. Direct competitor to Chelsea's Trans-Asia, Starlite, and SuperCat passenger services and Worklink cargo offerings.
• Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI): Philippine port and terminal operator handling containerized and bulk cargo at Manila and Batangas ports. Comparable to Chelsea's port-adjacent operations including tugboat services and cargo handling at key Philippine gateways.
• Montenegro Lines: Philippine inter-island passenger and RoRo ferry operator running routes across Visayas and Mindanao. Direct competitor to Starlite Ferries and Trans-Asia in the same Philippine domestic ferry corridors.
• Lite Ferries: Philippine inter-island RoRo and passenger ferry operator serving Visayas and Mindanao routes. Direct peer to Starlite Ferries for roll-on/roll-off passenger and vehicle transport in the Philippine archipelago.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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