Singapore – Swire Shipping today announced the establishment of a new branch office in Dili, Timor-Leste, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued investment in Southeast Asia and reinforcing its long-term commitment to one of the region’s emerging markets.
The new office will be led by Darry Tan, who has spent the past two years on the ground in Timor-Leste working closely with Swire Shipping’s agency partner, CEVA Logistics. Darry’s extensive local market knowledge and established customer relationships position the new team to deliver seamless service continuity and enhanced support to customers across the country.
Swire Shipping is also pleased to welcome a number of experienced personnel who will transition from CEVA Logistics to the new branch office. Their operational expertise and longstanding relationships with local customers will help ensure continuity, while strengthening Swire Shipping’s direct presence in the market.
The opening of the Dili office reflects Swire Shipping’s confidence in Timor-Leste’s economic potential and growing importance within the region following its accession to ASEAN in October 2025.
“Timor-Leste is an exciting market with strong long-term growth prospects,” said Randy Selvaratnam, Chief Commercial Officer. “Establishing our own office in Dili demonstrates our commitment to supporting local customers and contributing to the country’s development as it deepens its integration with the regional economy. By combining local expertise with Swire Shipping’s global network we are well positioned to deliver even greater value to our customers.”
Swire Shipping’s East Timor Service (ETS) provides direct connections between TimorLeste and global markets through its Singapore hub every 10 days, offering customers reliable access to international trade lanes and logistics solutions.
The new branch office will shortly move into its own dedicated premises in Dili, further
strengthening Swire Shipping’s long-term presence and capabilities in the country.
The launch of the Dili branch follows the successful establishment of Swire Shipping’s
Kuala Lumpur office in April 2026 and represents another significant milestone in the
company’s strategy to strengthen its presence across Asia-Pacific, deepen customer
relationships, and bring its global network closer to the markets it serves.
