While stewardship has the potential to influence lives, provide hope to others, and make a difference, stewards are needed to make it happen. This issue of Chelsea Connect is about Stewardship and Sustainability. It urges our team members to be good stewards of our time, talents, and the limited resources available to us.
The milestones featured are a result of the Group’s and stewardship amidst of the pandemic. Valuing impacts business sustainability. more than sustaining our operations for the long have a sense of responsibility comes to the communities serve.
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CHELSEA CARES should be our battle cry in whatever we do, wherever we are. Advocating for responsible business by caring for the environment and for the people – is the best recovery story we can begin right now. Let’s
Think deeply about things. Don’t just go along because that’s the friends say. Consider the effects, consider the alternatives, but most
– Aaron Swartz
Sustainable development is the pathway to the future we want for economic growth, achieve social justice, exercise environmental stewardship
– Ban Ki-Moon
You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.
– Buckster Fuller
You need to get ahead of the curve and put forward the best version otherwise others will write their version of you for you
– Robert Ingersoll
We don’t have to engage in grand, heroic actions to participate in when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world.
– Howard Zinn
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A group of 16 Chelsea Connectors attended the First Aid training workshop conducted by the Philippine Red Cross on September 5-8, 2022. Topics were the standard first aid and basic life support, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation with automated external defibrillator.
At Chelsea Logistics, we value everyone’s safety. Trainings like this equip employees with the knowledge on potential threats and hazards that can cause injuries. Chelsea Connectors’ ability to provide first aid in the workplace can save lives and promote a safer and happier workplace.
The Chelsea Group IT team planned to conduct quarterly refresher training for each system it supports to help reduce human error in technology operations while improving team productivity.
The first seminar refresher, SAP Financial Accounting and Controlling (FICO), kicked off on October 15, 2022 at the Udenna Tower. It was joined by 38 team members across the Chelsea Logistics finance groups.
The series of seminars also aims to identify knowledge gaps and needs, address outdated and obsolete information acquired from previous processes and training, and share best practices in using the systems available across the Group. In this way, all Business Units will be on the same page in executing technology-related processes.
Starlite Ferries joined more than 200 exhibitors in the 6th World Trade Expo held at Okada Hotel Manila, from October 21 to 23, 2022.
As the Philippines reopens its borders to local and international travelers, Starlite Ferries is ready to welcome aboard passengers and shippers to connect them to their desired destinations.
Starlite Ferries offered big discounts including P999 oneway passenger promo and sold a total of 60 tickets during the three-day travel expo.
Starlite Ferries, Trans-Asia Shipping Lines, and Worklink Services supported the first ever SCMAP Visayas Logistics Summit on 07 October at Bai Hotel, Cebu. The event also featured talks on logistics trends and developments and their impacts in Cebu and Central Visayas. Our very own President & CEO Chryss Damuy graced the event and talked about the impact of fuel hikes on the shipping and logistics industry. Joining him were:
• Big Blue Logistics’ Nikolaus Stumpf- challenges of building the country’s largest AS/RS installation
• LF Logistics’ Ramil Martinezintroducing the Lean Six Sigma system to a business’ day-today operations
• Prime Movers Total Logistics’ Mark Anthony Ynoc - impact of fuel price rises
The Udenna Group welcomed back trick or treaters after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic.
‘Twas a treat-filled Halloween celebration at the Udenna Tower as kids came over with their superhero costumes.
Together with the Udenna Group of companies, Chelsea Logistics joined the fun and created a ‘spooksea’ booth where kids can get their sweets and snaps. Aside from games, inflatable playground, free snacks, and treats, kids were also given free COVID-19 vaccine shots onsite.
Size does not matter all the time. Sometimes, it takes guts, perseverance, hard work and a vision to compete against the Goliaths of the corporate Philippines.
Dennis Uy, Chairman and President of Udenna Corp., the promdi-entrepreneur from Mindanao, has proven just that. He began small, put in the work and eventually built a commercial empire in markets dominated by top petroleum companies and major telecommunications providers.
Uy developed and introduced different and better products and services to the market and embraced the opportunities presented to him, secure in his roots, but at the same time, conscious of the difficulties involved in creating enterprises that would have to compete with the big players.
Davao businessman Dennis A. Uy said he is looking for “strategic partners” for Udenna Corp.’s capital-intensive businesses, such as its shipping and petroleum trading firms.
“We are looking for partners who can help us further expand our businesses and promote our brands. We have clearly spelled out our growth strategy which does not simply include selling assets.
Like all visionary entrepreneurs, we want to go beyond the buyand-sell mentality and move towards a more sustainable business that protects and supports the thousands of families that depend on us,” he said in a statement.
Despite its great potential for growth, poor transport infrastructure and high costs are holding back the logistics industry, insiders said.
Most domestic businesses were small or medium-sized with limited capital, technology and automation, and face fierce competition from foreign companies.
But domestic businesses were increasingly investing in infrastructure, modern warehousing and technology to increase their market share, he added.
A young and growing population of around 100 million people, stable and supportive Government policies, extensive trade agreements with other countries, and favourable trends in manufacturing, exports and domestic consumption were driving logistics services, Chih Cheung, founding managing partner at SLP Vietnam, said.
INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has leveraged technology to efficiently serve port users through its ICTSI mobile app, which can be downloaded via Google Play and Apple Store.
The ICTSI app enables easier and more convenient monitoring and management of shipments at the Manila International Container Terminal, NorthPort, Subic Bay International Terminals and Mindanao Container Terminal by facilitating access to real-time shipping information directly from the concerned terminal. App coverage will soon expand to include other ICTSI terminals in the Asia Pacific, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
THIS year’s celebration of National Maritime Week is focused on environmental protection, particularly the push to ban the use of single-use plastics in domestic shipping and all ports.
“The PCG, Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) and the Maritime Industry Authority ( Marina) are set to sign a Pledge of Commitment to implement to all personnel the use of single-use plastics.
During the International Coastal Cleanup Day last week, most trash picked there were single-use plastics,” Balilo said.
source: Master Class
Social sustainability involves creating policies that minimize social inequality and give everyone, regardless of their socioeconomic or cultural background, the same chances to live a high-quality life.
Building communities and institutions that are socially sustainable means that all decisions and value propositions must take into account equity, diversity, human rights, social cohesion, and workers’ rights. These strategies are meant to make life better for people today and in the coming years.
Keeping employees from becoming burned out and boosting their confidence by providing them with sufficient time for personal and family responsibilities. Encourage employees to take time off for their mental health and give them the option to work from home if they so choose.
Philanthropy can take several forms, such as donating money to a charitable organization, volunteering one’s time, or contributing one’s resources. For every pair of shoes a store sells, for example, they should give a pair to someone who is living on the street. This would be a great way to help those in need.
Workplace safety is more vital than financial objectives. It is essential to maintain all equipment and upgrade to newer, more secure models as they become available. Examine safety regulations and develop incentives for sick employees to remain at home.
Explore community engagement strategies that will also improve your company’s customer communication. These include purchasing from local businesses and establishing partnerships with them, rewarding employees for volunteer work, and lowering the environmental impact of your business.
Those who are blessed with good fortune have the obligation of stewarding their resources so that they might be passed on to subsequent generations in an even better state. It requires accepting responsibility for things other than one’s own life, one’s own business, and ultimately one’s own life itself.
People who are driven by their own internal motivations and sees the bigger picture are more likely to take on the role of steward than those who are motivated by the rewards that others provide them. Steward leaders always have a long-term vision, a genuine harmony with a true company goal, and a sincere concern for their staff members.
An organization with good management prioritizes the present while protecting its ability to generate profits in the future, and its foundational capabilities and relationships are protected. Their measure of success is the extent to which their actions will have a beneficial effect on future generations economically, socially, and environmentally.
Transformative leaders are those who inspire their teams to reach new heights by a combination of charisma, inspiration, intellectual stimulation, and personal care.
Steward leaders ensure the long-term success of their organizations and the people who have a stake in them by being careful and thinking ahead. They’re smart enough to know that future growth is more important than immediate gain. In the long run, this will help the company get better and grow again.
Steward leaders are able to bring about constructive social change in areas outside of the firm by demonstrating a strong awareness of the organization’s broader societal influence through the use of openness, accountability, and responsibility in their daily activities.
Joined the team in May 2012 10 years with the Chelsea Group
Three words to describe you.
What do you like the most about your job?
There is a room for me to develop my skills. Also, I have a right balance of work and life. My autonomy in work enables me to share my ideas and my innovation to others.
What is the best career lesson you’ve learned so far?
NEVER stop learning. There is wisdom in showing up everyday to learn. I will encounter new challenges in work which would add value to my knowledge and skills. That is why I should never stop learning.
Describe one scenario in your work where you exercised STEWARDHIP.
It was when I was assigned to oversee an activity (packing and crating) involving Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua, said personal items are bound for China.
I led the team during the activity. I ensured our timeliness and reminded the team to always be polite to all. I listened to all personal instructions, insights, and requests of the client, and ensured that they were met based on client’s standards. We managed to complete the activity with diligence to ensure that the items will arrive to the destination
What do you like to do when you aren’t working?
It is my added joy to have quality bonding moments with my kids. Oftentimes, we love to dine in restaurants, watch movies, watch volleyball and travel.
If your department were a superhero, who would it be and why?
A department is a team effort. Thus, I would say we are “The Avengers”. With the wisdom and leadership of our Sales & Marketing manager, we make ourselves a dream team. We collaborate with and listen to each other to deliver a desired result and to overcome trials that will come. “We are great team players individually, but we are at our best corporately”
in perfect condition. We exceeded the client’s expectations. As we represent WSI in everything we do, we made sure we went the extra mile for the client. To be a good steward is to listen and learn from someone. Do everything with diligence. Be responsible. And protect the good of your company as if it is your own.
If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be and why?
I will beg him to stop the war with Ukraine. When the war started, it affected most countries, especially the Philippines. The prices of gasoline and diesel alike increased exponentially. The devaluation of peso led to inflation.
We are just starting to cope with the pandemic; and this war has been hindering us from sustaining our recovery. This may not be realistic, but I hope I’d be given the chance
Where’s your favorite place in the world?
There is no place like home. A home is where my heart is. And that is my family.
The race of mankind would perish did they cease to aid each other. need aid have a right to ask it from their fellow-men; and no one
– Walter Scott
Sustainable development: Meeting present needs without compromising future generations. In terms of buildings, it implies resource efficiency,
– Richard Rogers
It seems to me that the natural world is the greatest source of excitement; the greatest source of intellectual interest. It is the greatest source
– David Attenborough
When you work on something that only has the capacity to make not matter how much harder you work – the most you will make is
– Idowu Koyenikan
Leadership must first and foremost meet the needs of others.
– Robert Greenleaf
er. We cannot exist without mutual help. All therefore that who has the power of granting can refuse it without guilt.
compromising the stock of natural resources remaining for efficiency, minimum energy use, flexibility and long life
excitement; the greatest source of visual beauty; source of so much in life that makes life worth living.
you 5 dollars, it does is 5 dollars.
