Aleson Shipping Lines, Inc. has officially announced the full resumption of its daily passenger and cargo ferry service connecting Zamboanga City with Isabela City and Lamitan City in Basilan, starting today, Friday, August 14, 2026.
This vital operational restart comes under the leadership of the company’s new ship management operator, OSM Shipping Phils., Inc., bringing enhanced standards in maritime safety, operational efficiency, and passenger service.
The re-establishment of these daily routes reopens a crucial economic and transportation lifeline across the Basilan Strait. The restored service will provide seamless, consistent, and dependable daily travel for local commuters, traders, business owners, and tourists moving between mainland Mindanao and the island province of Basilan.
To accommodate high demand and maintain efficient inter-island trade, the fleet will operate under the following fixed daily departure schedule:
| Departure Time | Route |
| 06:45 AM | Departure from Lamitan City \Zamboanga City |
| 09:45 AM | Departure from Zamboanga City \Isabela City |
| 12:30 PM | Departure from Isabela City \Zamboanga City |
| 03:00 PM | Departure from Zamboanga City \Lamitan City |
Ticket reservations, cargo space bookings, and general customer support are now available through Aleson Shipping Lines’ official channels:
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Official Website: www.alesonshipping.com
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Email Support: reservations@alesonshipping.com / cargo@alesonshipping.com
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Ticketing Counters: Located directly at the Port of Zamboanga, Isabela City Port, and Lamitan City Port.
