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Company Advisories
Important announcements and updates for our valued customers.
VESSEL DEPARTURE DELAY – PALAWAN
Date Posted: October 14, 2026
Dear Valued Client,
Please be advised that vessel MC ZION, bound for Palawan, departed Port Manila on October 9 but returned to Manila due to a technical issue requiring immediate inspection. The vessel is currently undergoing inspection by technicians, with an estimated departure date of October 14, 2026, subject to the completion of the necessary checks. We will provide further updates once confirmation is received from the shipping line. Thank you for your understanding and patience. For further inquiries you may reach our CSR : Tels. Nos.: (02) 8-283-6893 Southseas Cargo Forwarders, Inc. Customer Service DepartmentAdvisory on Delayed Departure of Container Vans Bound for Dumaguete
Date Posted: October 12, 2026
Dear Valued Client,
Good day! We would like to inform you that the departure of the following container vans bound for Dumaguete has been delayed due to port congestion at Manila Port. Due to the high volume of containers, older shipments were prioritized for loading, resulting in the delay of the containers listed below. Affected Container Vans: PSAU 306169-3 PSAU 313172-2 PSAU 253950-9 PSAU 306183-6 PSAU 318481-0 PSAU 306654-5 Please be advised that these containers are expected to depart this week, with the following estimated schedule: Estimated Departure (ETD): October 15, 2026 Estimated Arrival in Dumaguete Port (ETA): October 19, 2026 Please note that the schedule is subject to change depending on vessel availability and port conditions. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.Thank you.
Best regards, Customer Service Department Southseas Cargo Forwarders Inc.TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF MAIN GATE – NAVOTAS MAIN
Date Posted: September 28, 2026
Dear Valued Clients,
Please be advised that the Main Gate of Southseas Cargo Forwarders Inc. (SSCFI) – Navotas Main will be temporarily inaccessible due to road excavation and repair works to be conducted by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). During the road works, customers and delivery vehicles are requested to use the alternate gate of Marcelo, which SSCFI will temporarily use as an access point. Please follow the instructions of our security personnel upon arrival. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience, understanding, and cooperation. Thank you. Southseas Cargo Forwarders Inc.SHIPMENT DELAY ADVISORY
Date Posted: September 24, 2026
Dear Valued Clients,
Please be advised that the arrival of the following shipments bound for Dipolog and Butuan Ports will be delayed due to a technical issue with the vessel’s engine: DIPOLOG: • DRYU2282734 BUTUAN: • DRYU2366012 • DRYU2376290 • DRYU2574886 • DRYU2265790 The vessel’s technical issue is currently being addressed and repaired to ensure the safe continuation of its voyage. We sincerely apologize for the delay and appreciate your patience and understanding. Thank you for your kind understanding. SOUTHSEAS CARGO FORWARDERS INC. Customer ServiceOPERATIONAL ADVISORY – PORT MANILA
Date Posted: September 16, 2026
Dear Valued Customers,
Greetings from Southseas Cargo Forwarders Inc. Please be advised that the shipping line operation at Port Manila is currently experiencing delays due to vessel crane swinging during ongoing cargo operations. This has temporarily affected the loading operations of shipments bound for Dipolog and Butuan, which are scheduled for loading today at Port Manila. The shipping line is currently taking the necessary measures to address the situation and resume normal operations as soon as possible. We are closely monitoring the status of the affected shipments and will provide further updates once available. The following containers are currently affected: DIPOLOG DRYU2282734 BUTUAN DRYU2376290 DRYU2366012 DRYU2574886 DRYU2265790 We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this operational delay may cause. Please be assured that we are coordinating closely with the concerned shipping line and continuously monitoring the movement of the affected containers. Thank you for your kind understanding and patience. For further inquiries you may reach our CSR : Tels. Nos.: (02) 8-283-6893 Southseas Cargo Forwarders, Inc. Customer Service Department