Smc Shipping And Lighterage Corporation (Philippines)

SMC Shipping and Lighterage Corporation (SMCSL) is a Philippine shipping and maritime logistics company and a subsidiary of San Miguel Corporation, specializing in marine transport, lighterage services, and integrated cargo-handling solutions. Established in 1974 to support the movement of production output from the Mandaue Brewery to various islands in the Visayas, Mindanao, Bicol, and other offshore areas, the company has evolved into a key logistics services integrator for the San Miguel Group and external clients. SMCSL operates from offices in Manila and Mandaue City and manages a fleet of vessels that includes tankers, bulk carriers, general cargo ships, gas carriers, and barges deployed on domestic routes serving major industrial ports and terminals across the Philippines. Its services cover inter-island shipment of raw materials and finished goods, lighterage and barging, tug assistance, port and terminal operations, and warehousing and yard management, including the operation of port and warehousing facilities such as a multi-hectare site in Mariveles, Bataan. The company provides marine logistics support to San Miguel's businesses in beverages, food, fuel and oil, and energy, while also serving third-party customers that require bulk and break-bulk marine transport solutions. Strategically, SMC Shipping and Lighterage Corporation positions itself as the preferred marine logistics provider within the San Miguel Group's integrated supply chain, focusing on safety, reliability, fleet optimization, and cost-effective cargo movement to support nationwide distribution and the group's infrastructure and energy initiatives.