By mid 1970s, the operations of the company expanded with the increase of the volume of products being handled by Ever trading.

The management of the company decided to acquire its own transport facility became out of necessity.

[5][6] He with his wife Floria Saavedra, was cruising Mayor Jaldon street in Canelar, Zamboanga City when this happen.

After Saavedra's lost, his wife and their family continued this shipping line business so as with the Ever Trading.

However, it also resulted to Ever Shipping Lines Inc. to decline their operations by reducing their fleet, routes, and manpower.