2. Davao City is the premier city in
the Philippines’ second largest
island, Mindanao. It has a
population of two million
people.
Davao City is a coastal city. It has
poor road infrastructure and is now
facing traffic congestion and grid
locks. It is bounded by Panabo in
the North and Santa Cruz in the
South. White Paper by Warlito N. Vicente, Jr.
Email:wnvicente@gmail.com Phone: 904-222-1934
3. Davao City: Land-based Infrastructure
Cost of upgrading
land-based
infrastructure is
prohibitive (road
right of way,
construction,
environmental
impact, zoning).
Commerce slows
down due to slow
access to
distribution
points.
White Paper by Warlito N. Vicente, Jr.
Email:wnvicente@gmail.com Phone: 904-222-1934
4. Davao City: Sea-based Infrastructure
Sea-based
transport fleet can
help reduce
pressure on land-
based
infrastructure and
create primary
and secondary
industries.
Sea vessels
picking up and
dropping off
passengers in
key areas in the
North, Central,
and South areas
including Santa
Cruz and
Panabo.
White Paper by Warlito N. Vicente, Jr.
Email:wnvicente@gmail.com Phone: 904-222-1934
5. Davao City: Sea-based Infrastructure
Four market segments
Water Taxi (substitute for Taxi)
Water Shuttle (substitute for Jeeps)
Water Bus (substitute for Buses)
White Paper by Warlito N. Vicente, Jr.
Email:wnvicente@gmail.com Phone: 904-222-1934
6. Water-Taxi
White Paper by Warlito N. Vicente, Jr.
Email:wnvicente@gmail.com Phone: 904-222-1934
7. Water-Shuttle
White Paper by Warlito N. Vicente, Jr.
Email:wnvicente@gmail.com Phone: 904-222-1934
8. Business Model
Identify sources and costs of boats
Compute total landed cost
Finalize agreement with
Davao/Philippines--based private fleet
operator
Package project for US export financing
(assuming purchase order is a go.)
White Paper by Warlito N. Vicente, Jr.
Email:wnvicente@gmail.com Phone: 904-222-1934
9. Next Steps
Export US/Florida-made passenger boats to
Davao City, Philippines
Operate a Sea Transport Fleet as an alternative
land-based transport
Position as a premium service that transports
people quickly sans the hassle of land-based
service
Integrate the service with land-based providers
for a smooth and seamless passenger
experience
White Paper by Warlito N. Vicente, Jr.
Email:wnvicente@gmail.com Phone: 904-222-1934