Hunt Deltel was formed in 1937 by two prominent members of the local community, Percival Hunt and Alexandre Deltel. The company started with just 5 employees in an office without electricity on Revolution Avenue in Victoria. Many would be surprised to learn of our history in the provision of insurance
Since it’s inception in 1937, the company’s principle activity has historically been shipping line representation; our directors have witnessed the evolution of shipping in Seychelles from break-bulk shipments to full containerisation; from direct calls from Europe to the current hub and feeder system.
On the 20th March 1972 the Seychelles International Airport is opened by her majesty the Queen Elizabeth II
Hunt, Deltel & Co. Ltd. streamlines its importation portfolio following the opening of Seychelles International Airport in 1972. With the expansion of the local market and the arrival of tourism, the company concentrates on its services and vehicle distribution.
In 1979, Hunt Deltel was appointed as the first IATA Cargo Agent for Seychelles following the start of regular weekly consolidation services out of Europe.
In 1980, Hunt Deltel opened the first computer retail outlet in Seychelles – Mahe Business Machines – representing Apple and Olivetti products. Mahe Business Machines was also one of three shareholders that established the first ISP for Seychelles – Atlas Ltd – which later acquired by Cable & Wireless.Ltd.
In 1981, Hunt Deltel acted as agent for the first purse seiner vessel carrying out exploratory voyages to ascertain viability of purse seine tuna fishing in the Indian Ocean.
In 1984, Hunt Deltel started the first international courier operations in Seychelles, firstly with TNT and subsequently with DHL International Website: www.dhl.sc / Tel: +248 4322802
At the request of the Spanish owned tuna fleets, in 1994 Hunt Deltel established its own stevedoring operations for tuna transhipment. [As seen in the image] In the past, local fish exports were frozen, packed into gunny backs, & brought to the quay in insulated fiberglass boxes. Nowadays they are
In 2000, Hunt, Deltel & Co. Ltd. was awarded ISO certification.
In 2007, Hunt Deltel began a project that saw the design, development and management of the first super yacht marina in Seychelles. Website: www.edenislandmarina.com
In 2007, Hunt Deltel expanded its transport and logistics operations, bolstering it’s extensive transport fleet – including container side lifters for 20ft and 40ft containers.
In 2008, Express Logistics Ltd, a subsidiary of Hunt Deltel, was established. Express Logistics specialises in customs clearance, logistics and airfreight services.
In 2008, Hunt Deltel and Maersk co-developed the first prototype fish loader in the Seychelles. Previously fish had to be loaded manually into containers. The Fish Loader is a machine conceived to further revolutionize the value chain by introducing the mechanized loading of tuna into reefer containers, with the immediate
2012 Marked the opening of Hunt Deltel’s Praslin Island office. Situated at Baie Ste Anne, the office offers most of the existing services already offered on Mahé.
Completed in 2014, the Fleet Logistics Centre is home to the Commercial Fishing, the Stevedoring, the Transport & Logistics and the Warehousing Departments. Located at Ile du Port, this state of the art facility generates solar power through a 100KW photovoltaic system and harvests rainwater in a 100,000L underground tank.
on June 27th 2015, Seychelles’ first Boat Show was held Eden Island Marina. This was the country’s first-ever national boat show. The event showcased all manner of vessel from personal leisure craft to the vessels of national maritime agencies and commercial luxury yachts.
The Storage Company – Hunt Deltel’s Records Management subsidiary commenced operations in 2016 as the first local provider of this service. Our facility meets all standards set by international financial institutions with regards to risk management, confidentiality and security.
The Quadrant Building – Hunt Deltel’s mixed-use development in Victoria, was completed in 2016. The new Headquarters for Hunt Deltel, the team officially moved in on the 1st of August 2016, taking up the entire 3rd floor. The building also features tenanted office space, retail stores and luxury serviced apartments.
Completed in 2017, The Salt Yard – our salt storage warehouse – handles approximately 20,000 tons of salt per year. The sheds are purpose-built, providing robust shelter from weather elements and improved sanitary and security conditions.
In May 2017, DHL opens a second location on Diolinda Avenue in Mahé’s industrial area of Providence.
The Hunt Deltel Praslin office moved to a new address. Offering the company’s suite of services on Seychelles’ second largest island, Hunt Deltel Praslin can now be found at The Old School building in Baie St Anne.
In 2018, work began to expand Eden Island Marina. This saw the construction of an additional T-section of berths to the south end of the main fairway pontoon. This involves the installation of an additional 150m of pontoons, plus 20 finger extensions of 7.5m each.
Opening of Big Boys Toys – Hunt Deltel’s marine, leisure and outdoor lifestyle boutique. Located at Eden Plaza, Seychelles premium shopping address, on Eden Island.
In 2019, Hunt Deltel’s Workshops Department strategically relocated to the Fleet Logistics Center at Iles du Port.
2022 saw the opening of the Asia Pacific SuperYachts Seychelles offices, a franchisee of the Asia Pacific SuperYachts international brand – the leading super-yacht services provider in the Indian ocean and Asia Pacific region.
in 2023, due to the 7th December industrial explosion in Providence, Mahé, DHL’s Providence branch was temporarily shut down. This saw the relocation of this office to New Port.