The company was founded by Jose Roble, a native of Danao, Cebu.

Established on February 20, 1985, it started with a small cargo vessel called MV Marao plying from Cebu to Iloilo containing rice and mixed cargo materials.

Roble Shipping Inc. is now one of the major players in the Leyte and Samar routes.

All of his sons and daughters now play important roles in steering the company.

Roll-On Roll-Off vessels LCT (Landing craft tank) Cargo Ships Passenger Vessels High-speed craft Roble Shipping Inc. main port of call is Cebu City.