Since the rebranding of Antrak Philippines to FLS Group Philippines, Inc. in December 2024, the company has been involved in major projects for the country and is geared to accomplish more in the months ahead. This year, The FLS Group partnered with partnered with Miescor (Meralco Industrial Engineering Corporation) who was the EPC for the Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN), MTerra Solar Project to transport 20 heavy-duty power transformers for the massive MTerra Solar project--the world's largest integrated solar power and battery storage facility.
Engineering the impossible, FLS Group navigated NLEX and reinforced 27 bridges for world’s largest solar project. Planning and executing the successful crossing of a 260 MVA power transformer weighing 136.48 tons in NLEX San Fernando is a historic transport operation, as it was the first time such a heavy and oversized load was granted passage on the North Luzon Expressway.
Among other things, FLS Group also won the “Sustainable Excellence in Logistics” award on June 16, 2026, for 'Drive the Change' at the Breakbulk Green World 2026 Awards. This was held at Rotterdam, Netherlands. Breakbulk Green World Awards is an international award that celebrates leading companies, innovative projects, and individuals in the project cargo and breakbulk logistics industry who drive sustainable solutions and a greener future.
Looking back in February 2024, the Company's current local principals successfully acquired full ownership by purchasing all shares previously held by Antrak Logistics (Australia), a former foreign stakeholder and subsidiary of a French Logistics Company. This landmark transaction marked a significant step toward local governance, strengthening the Company's operational independence and positioning it for greater agility and growth in the Philippine market.
Building on this milestone, the local principals recognized an opportunity before the end of 2024 to establish a strategic partnership with FLS Group, an international logistics organization. While the partnership involved only a minority equity stake, the decision was made to adopt the FLS Group brand as part of a broader strategic initiative. This move reflects the Company's commitment to leveraging global expertise, expanding its market presence, and driving long-term sustainable growth while maintaining local leadership and control.
Marking our second time in featuring FLS Group through an exclusive interview, Philippine Resources Journal once again had the pleasure of catching up with Mr. Fernando Martin Juan de Achaval, Vice President of FLS Group Philippines Inc.
PRJ: Since the rebranding and transition of Antrak Philippines Transport Solutions Corporation to FLS Group Philippines, Inc., please give us an overview of some notable accomplishments of the company for the past year or months.
FA: The transition to FLS Group Philippines, Inc. marked a transformative chapter for our organization, defined by strategic expansion, infrastructure enhancement, and service diversification.
A foundational milestone was our corporate relocation from Amvel Business Park to Harton Corporate Aseana in Parañaque. This move upgraded our corporate footprint to a modern, more accessible workspace—optimally positioned near transit networks to better serve our growing team and clientele.
Operationally, we evolved from being primarily recognized as a specialized project logistics provider into a comprehensive, end-to-end logistics partner. Unshackled from past structural limitations, we established a dedicated logistics department capable of handling import and export, general cargo, customs clearance, warehousing, and domestic distribution.
Complementing this is the introduction of our high-value logistics consultancy services. In an era of volatile fuel markets and complex capital projects, unforeseen supply chain bottlenecks can trigger severe cost overruns. Acting as a strategic "owner’s engineer" for logistics, our consultancy intervenes early in the planning phase to optimize frameworks, safeguard budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance. We are proud to see this offer met with strong, positive engagement from multiple power producers and developers.
Further reinforcing our industry leadership, we launched the FLS Academy, a platform dedicated to hosting learning sessions and inter-agency dialogues. These programs empower clients with deep clarity on regulatory landscapes, import compliance, and customs clearance protocols.
Finally, our integration into the global FLS Group network has unlocked immense synergies. Through the deployment of a Regional Head of Verticals for Renewables and the strategic backing of the group’s chartering desk in Vietnam, we have significantly elevated our technical competencies--particularly in wind energy project--and secured highly competitive carrier rates for heavy-lift operations.
PRJ: The FLS Group partnered with MIescor and Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) to transport 20 heavy-duty power transformers for the massive MTerra Solar project--touted as the world's largest integrated solar power and battery storage facility in a single site. Please share with us some details on FLS Group’s well-planned deployment of the first stage of the project.
FA: Executing a project on this historic scale requires meticulous engineering, foresight, and cross-sector collaboration. The operation began with a comprehensive transport study, evaluating road networks, structural limitations, and bridge weight capacities to establish a bulletproof execution framework.
For the photovoltaic (PV) module deliveries, cargo is predominantly routed through Subic. To guarantee seamless efficiency, we established a dedicated local office, deploying teams on the ground to oversee customs clearance and manage container pullouts in close synergy with our trucking partners. By instituting strict delivery of KPIs, peak operations saw us seamlessly dispatching 40 to 50 containers daily, totaling an impressive 3,642 containers safely delivered for Terra Phase 1.
The substation phase introduced an even greater engineering test, involving 20 massive power transformers sourced from China: 10 units weighing approximately 135 tons each and 10 units weighing 136.48 tons each. Following the vessel charter execution from China, our team spearheaded extensive multi-agency coordination alongside local government units across Bataan, Bulacan, Pampanga, and Nueva Ecija, as well as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX).
To negotiate the roughly 125-kilometer journey from the Bataan port to the Nueva Ecija project site, our engineering protocols mandated the structural reinforcement of 27 bridges and the construction of three custom bypass roads. A historic milestone for the project was securing authorization to traverse NLEX—the first-time heavy cargo of this magnitude was permitted across the expressway. Operating under tightly regulated windows of two nights per week, convoys executed precision maneuvers across the highway before safely arriving on-site for final positioning.
An exclusive visual feature capturing the scale of this operation can be viewed on the official FLS Group Philippines YouTube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO4e6CHKgfQ
PRJ: Months before any cargo arrived, FLS Group initiated detailed coordination with all involved parties, such as the Local Government Units from Bataan, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, DPWH, and NLEX. What are some of the challenges and difficulties your team experienced during the transport of the 20 power transformers?
FA: While meticulous planning mapped out every foreseeable variable, external environmental factors presented our greatest obstacles. Inclement weather proved to be a formidable challenge throughout the operation. Severe conditions directly impacted bridge reinforcement timelines, demanding dynamic, on-the-fly adaptations to our execution schedules.
Furthermore, adverse weather continuously affected secondary road networks surrounding the project corridor. This requires sustained, round-the-clock maintenance efforts by our engineering teams to preserve safe, viable passage routes capable of supporting extreme axle loads without compromising structural integrity or community safety.
PRJ: In relation to FLS Group’s plans to start a logistics service and warehouse facility, could you share with us a general view of the roles, goals, or recent projects (if any) of the Logistics Department?
FA: Our newly established logistics division represents a vital pillar in our broader strategic expansion. Anchored by a state-of-the-art, 7,000-square-meter multi-user warehouse facility strategically located in Biñan, Laguna, this division is designed to offer high-performance storage and distribution solutions.
We are exceptionally proud to have secured a prominent wind turbine Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) as the inaugural anchor client for this facility. The site functions as their national distribution center in the Philippines, securely housing critical spare parts and specialized components. By establishing localized inventory management, we enable our clients to drastically reduce response times and elevate service delivery standards for their own downstream customers.
PRJ: Please share with us some general details about your upcoming project involving wind turbines.
FA: We have recently clinched a landmark contract to direct the end-to-end shipping, customs clearance, and inland transportation of 15 Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs)—representing a cumulative capacity of 93.75 MW—for a major industry OEM across multiple sites in the provinces of Rizal and Laguna.
Concurrent with this contract win, we are actively scaling our organizational capabilities and talent pool to capture anticipated growth within the Philippine renewable energy sector. While the operational framework mirrors the precision engineering applied in our Terra Solar initiatives, this new undertaking features significantly larger component dimensions and unique logistical intricacies. Due to strict confidentiality agreements, further specific disclosures are limited at this stage; however, we look forward to sharing the full scope of this milestone once the transportation phase is successfully completed.
For more information, please visit FLS Group Philippines, Inc.'s website at https://fls-group.com/.
