SeaLead takes home win at SBR National Business Awards 2025

It has expanded its ocean liner services into new markets and introduced new routes.

Container shipping company SeaLead was lauded at the SBR National Business Awards 2025 in the Shipping category for its accomplishments for the past year in delivering seamless sea freight services globally.

Since its establishment in 2017, the company has quickly grown from a regional feeder vessel operator to a leader in global container shipping by prioritising customer needs and ensuring service reliability.

Recently, it has expanded into new markets and opened new offices in the Philippines, South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Morocco, and Spain, whilst strengthening operations in Türkiye, the US East Coast, Senegal, Pakistan, India, and Djibouti. It has also introduced new routes as part of its growth strategy. This global presence enables SeaLead to meet diverse customer needs with precision, expertly managing out-of-gauge, breakbulk, dry, hazardous, and temperature-sensitive cargo.

Currently, SeaLead has over 50 vessels, covering 77 ports across 47 locations and five continents.

“Supported by an extensive network of company-operated offices and dedicated agents, we bridge the gap between nations, businesses, and individuals. We are truly honoured and grateful to be selected for the SBR National Business Award in the Shipping category and we sincerely appreciate the opportunity to be recognised for our efforts,” Suleyman Avci, SeaLead’s Global Chief Executive Officer said.

Now in its ninth year, the prestigious award programme honours the remarkable achievements of homegrown companies in Singapore, highlighting transformative business initiatives, innovative strategies, and impactful projects that have made waves in the competitive business landscape of the Lion City.

The SBR National Business Awards is presented by Singapore Business Review Magazine. To view the full list of winners, click here. If you want to join the 2026 awards programme and be acclaimed for your company's exceptional contributions to the local business landscape in Singapore, please contact Jane Patiag at [email protected].