Threeways Shipping Services (Group) Limited is a prominent logistics and transportation company headquartered in Uganda. The company has established itself as a key player in the logistics sector, especially through its significant involvement in major oil and gas projects in the region.

Recent Activities and Achievements

1. Tilenga Project Involvement:

   • Role: Threeways Shipping Services is playing a crucial role in the Tilenga project, operated by TotalEnergies, located in the Lake Albert region of Uganda. This project is one of the most significant developments in the area, aiming to produce approximately 1.4 billion barrels of crude oil over a minimum of 20 years.
   • Services Provided: The company is responsible for intra-field logistics, which includes the movement of equipment and materials, support for lifting operations, and providing manpower and logistics solutions. This involvement has made Threeways the first local Tier 1 provider to global clients like TotalEnergies and China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC)​ 

2. Contract Wins and Financial Recovery:

   • Contract Value: Over the next five years, Threeways Shipping Services has secured contracts worth about $50 million. These contracts are primarily for providing services to TotalEnergies and CNOOC on the Tilenga and Kingfisher oilfield projects.
   • Financial Turnaround: The company has successfully bounced back from a period of financial difficulties, marked by a slump in revenue due to various local and international challenges. This recovery is attributed to strategic contract wins and a focus on maintaining high standards in logistics and transportation services​

3. Environmental and Operational Excellence:

   • Sustainability Efforts: The Tilenga project aligns with TotalEnergies’ strategy of approving only low-cost and low-emission projects. Measures have been incorporated to limit greenhouse gas emissions, including the extraction of Liquefied Petroleum Gas and the solarization of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP).
   • Operational Assets: Threeways Shipping Services boasts a substantial fleet, including trucks, cranes, forklifts, and various support vehicles, 90% of which are dedicated to their oil and gas contracts. The company's expertise in heavy lifting and logistics has been a critical factor in their current success and ongoing operations​ (Sagarmala Gov In)​​

Strategic Vision and Future Prospects

Threeways Shipping Services (Group) Limited is focused on leveraging its current success to expand its operations further. The company aims to maintain its high standards and professional relationships, cherry-picking opportunities that align with its strategic goals. With a strong foundation in Uganda, there are plans to extend operations to other regions, such as Mombasa, to capitalize on new business opportunities.

Key Takeaway

Threeways Shipping Services (Group) Limited exemplifies resilience and strategic growth in the logistics sector. Their pivotal role in major oil and gas projects like Tilenga and Kingfisher underscores their capability and commitment to excellence. As they continue to navigate the evolving landscape of logistics and transportation, their focus on quality service and sustainable practices positions them well for future success.


 

MANTRAC Uganda Ltd. is the sole authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in Uganda with a head office located in Kampala. As part of the MANTRAC Group – the Caterpillar dealer in nine countries on three continents – we enjoy being part of such a large and focused organization. 

 

Our Products and Services
MANTRAC Uganda Ltd. offers new, rental and quality used Caterpillar equipment. The Caterpillar product line, consisting of more than 300 machines, sets the standard for productivity and durability. The product range includes but is not limited to; Hydraulic Excavators, Motor Graders, Backhoe Loaders, Tele-handlers, Soil Compactors, Skid-Steer loaders, Articulated Dump Trucks, Track-Type Tractors, Wheel Loaders, Track Loaders, Asphalt Pavers and Asphalt Compactors. 

As a leading Power-Systems supplier, MANTRAC Uganda Ltd. is committed to providing you with Electric Power Solutions to operate your business at maximum efficiency. waring operational costs and giving you the best return on investment. We offer CATERPILLAR generators ranging from 10 kVA to 7000 kVA, providing both primary and standby power.

MANTRAC Uganda Ltd. provides a complete range of CATERPILLAR Material-Handling equipment for manufacturing, industrial and commercial applications that require total Material-Handling solutions.

Product Support
MANTRAC Uganda Ltd. supplies genuine CATERPILLAR parts at competitive prices, protecting customers against unexpected downtime. We also provide original CAT lubricants, which reduce maintenance and ensure that components last longer. All CAT spare parts purchased from MANTRAC Uganda are guaranteed, genuine and carry the original caterpillar warranty. 

MANTRAC Uganda Ltd.’s expertise and technical resources are available throughout the entire lifetime of every product we supply. We also offer a wide range of Customer Value Agreements (CVAs), ensuring the comprehensive maintenance and repair of your equipment. 

Tilenga Project
In 2021, MANTRAC Uganda Limited provided all the machines required for bush clearing and grading the Drilling Support Base area within TILENGA region. This was part of the preliminary activities required for all site construction activities.

In February 2022, MANTRAC won a contract for the Supply, installation & maintenance of prime rated diesel engine generators (9MW) at Biliisa. These Generators were supplied to multiple LOTS within the Drilling Support Base, Bugungu, Buliisa Camp and Tangi Construction Support Base.


In April 2023, MANTRAC won a rental contract to Generate more than 10MW of Power once again at Buliisa. This power was meant for the temporary camp facility.

Equipment Supplied in Tilenga

  Drilling Support Base,
  4 x 1000KVA, 6 x 500KVA, 4 x 350KVA, 4 x 200KVA, 4 x 50KVA
  Temporary Camp Facility
  2 X 2000KVA, 1 x 1275KVA, 12 x 1000KVA, 19 x 500KVA 
  Tangi Construction Support Base
  650KVA, 4x400KVA, 2x250KVA, 10x15KVA , 1x100kva, 2x200KVA

 Some of the companies we have dealt with include TotalEnergies Ep Uganda B.V, McDERMOTT, Essar Infrastructure Uganda Ltd, ZPEB Uganda Company Ltd, Civtec Africa Limited, Mota-Engil, Cementers Uganda, COSL,        Schlumberger, Sarens, Daqing Oil, Excel Construction Ltd, CPP
Services offered in Tilenga
Bush clearing, Excavation, grading, land scaping.
Power Generation
Service and maintenance related works 

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