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2GO, GSCCCI Hosts Forum to Strengthen Logistics Support for General Santos Businesses

2GO, the Philippines’ leading transportation and logistics solutions provider, joined industry leaders from the General Santos City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (GSCCCI) in a business forum to explore how logistics can drive competitiveness and growth in SOCCSARGEN and Southern Mindanao.

The forum, themed “General Santos: Southern Mindanao’s Emerging Powerhouse in Trade and Logistics,” gathered stakeholders from agribusiness, fisheries, manufacturing, and exports. Discussions focused on current supply chain challenges and how 2GO’s multimodal operations, cold chain, cargo shipping in Mindanao, and specialized logistics solutions can provide reliable and cost-efficient support for local enterprises.

“General Santos is anchored on agriculture, fisheries, and manufacturing,” said Miguel Dominguez, President of GSCCCI. “For our products to reach more customers nationwide and globally, logistics is the backbone. Forums like this allow us to align with partners such as 2GO, who can expand our market access and competitiveness.”

2GO highlighted its integrated and tailor-fit logistics solutions that serve both large industries and small and medium enterprises. With sea freight, cold chain, warehousing, cargo and freight forwarding, and passenger travel under one nationwide network, 2GO provides businesses with reliable end-to-end logistics solutions in the Philippines. These services help reduce costs, ensure on-time deliveries, and expand market reach across the Philippines and overseas.

During the event, Hannah Mamon, owner of Strawberry-Guyabano Farm, an agro-tourism destination, and Delibites Concepts Corporation, a food manufacturer in South Cotabato, shared how 2GO’s services helped streamline her operations. She noted that quicker transportation reduced delivery time from four days to two, while direct shipments to stores eliminated pilferage.

“I was able to save on warehousing, shutting down Davao and Cagayan de Oro… dahil sa streamlining na na-address ni 2GO,” she said. She added that 2GO’s Less than Container Load (LCL) service enabled her to ship even small packages to different locations with clear rates. “The efficiency, reliability, [and flexibility] na pwede mag twice a week o kahit once a week, kaya mabilis ang turnover ng inventory [sa operations].”

“General Santos is an important growth hub for Southern Mindanao,” said Frederic C. DyBuncio, President and CEO of 2GO Group Inc. “By combining sea operations with forwarding, cold chain, and nationwide connectivity, we enable local businesses to scale up and access opportunities across the country and beyond.”

2GO operates in seven Mindanao ports, including General Santos, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Butuan (via Nasipit), Zamboanga, Dipolog (via Dapitan), and Ozamiz. From these gateways, the company provides domestic shipping services in the Philippines that give businesses broad access to markets nationwide.

The forum underscored the role of logistics in supporting General Santos’ economic growth, ensuring that local industries gain the connectivity, reliability, and reach needed to stay competitive in bigger markets.

For more information on 2GO’s logistics solutions, visit www.2GO.com.ph.

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2GO Partners with CITEM to Power Manila FAME 2025

The Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) has chosen 2GO, the Philippines’ largest provider of end-to-end logistics and transportation solutions, as a Business Solutions Partner for Manila FAME 2025, which will be held at the World Trade Center in Pasay City from October 16 to 18, 2025.

This cooperation will let 2GO help exhibitors and buyers with their logistics at the country’s biggest design and lifestyle exhibition. 2GO is ready to safely carry valuable and delicate goods across the Philippines and beyond. They offer services in sea, land, and air freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and maritime travel.

Participants will also be given personalized solutions to get their goods to the event and then send them back to markets across the country or to purchasers in the area and around the world. Faye Alonzo, Business Unit Head of 2GO Forwarding, remarked, “2GO is honored to partner with CITEM to support Manila FAME 2025.” “We know how important this event is for showing off Filipino creativity to people in the Philippines and around the world.” We want to make it easier for exhibitors to take part, interact with buyers, and find new prospects by using our logistics knowledge. 2GO will help exhibitors and guests from all around the world get there by offering complete logistics and maritime transport services. This makes sure that both the participants and their goods get to Manila safely and without any problems.

CITEM is the Department of Trade and Industry’s export promotions arm. It continues to support small and medium-sized businesses and artisan communities in the Philippines. Leah Pulido Ocampo, Executive Director of CITEM, remarked, “Our goal with Manila FAME has always been to give Filipino craftsmanship a global stage.” “Our partnership with 2GO makes sure that participants have reliable logistics support throughout their journey, so they can focus on sharing their designs, products, and stories with the world.” Manila FAME came back in 2024 with 340 exhibitors and more than 5,700 guests who came to find the greatest home, fashion, and lifestyle products in the country.

This year, the event is set to be greater, with more than 10,000 buyers, exhibitors, media, and industry professionals expected to attend, including experts in hospitality, architecture, and interior design. Manila FAME 2025 will once again make the Philippines a place to get high-quality, design-driven home, fashion, holiday, and interior goods. It will also help local businesses work together with businesses across the world. To learn more about 2GO Forwarding, send an email to forwarding@2go.com.ph.

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2GO Travel Launches “Taste of the Philippines”

Celebrating Filipino culture and cuisine through education and experience

2GO Travel, the country’s premier sea travel operator, introduces Taste of the Philippines, a one-of-a-kind cultural and culinary journey at sea, specially designed to immerse future tourism, hospitality and culinary professionals with firsthand experiences of authentic Filipino flavors, regional traditions, and the rich food heritage of the islands, all brought to life through meaningful, real-world learning onboard and ashore.

Developed in partnership with FEATR Media, a digital platform dedicated to Filipino food and travel stories, the program combines travel, education, and cultural appreciation. Students and culinary enthusiasts will embark on curated voyages that highlight regional specialties, local markets, and cooking traditions unique to Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Participants will dive into hands-on discovery of authentic Filipino flavors and traditions through culinary workshops and live cooking demonstrations led by acclaimed chefs, complemented by guided market tours and curated tastings that highlight the Philippines’ rich and diverse food heritage. Beyond the masterclass sessions, the program fosters meaningful connections with industry leaders, opening doors to valuable mentorship and networking opportunities for aspiring professionals pursuing careers in hospitality and the culinary arts, both locally and on the global stage.

“We are proud to partner with 2GO in championing local flavors and traditions through this program,” said Erwan Heussaff, co-founder of FEATR Media. “Filipino cuisine has rich regional stories that deserve more recognition. By immersing students in these experiences, we help nurture a deeper appreciation of our food culture and the value of telling these stories.”

As FEATR’s co-developer of the program, the channel will also document and share these culinary journeys, ensuring that Filipino food and heritage continue to gain visibility at home and worldwide.

“Taste of the Philippines is part of 2GO’s Educational Tour Series, which provides students with practical exposure to the industries they aspire to join,” said Francis Chua, 2GO Travel Business Unit Head. “Through this program, we not only celebrate Filipino cuisine but also strengthen the link between travel, education, and cultural appreciation.”

The inaugural run of Taste of the Philippines will begin in September 2025 as a limited program, sailing the Manila–Cebu–Cagayan de Oro route to link the country’s major islands while highlighting regional cuisines and culinary traditions.

To learn more about Taste of the Philippines, send us an email at tours_groups@2go.com.ph.

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2GO Honored as Zuellig Pharma’s Most Trusted Logistics Provider

2GO, the Philippines’ leading logistics provider, continues to demonstrate its strength and reliability in pharmaceutical and medical healthcare logistics with its latest recognition from Zuellig Pharma as the “Most Reliable Partner” in Logistics.

This award is a testament to 2GO’s ongoing dedication to delivering logistics excellence, particularly in handling and transporting life-saving medical products. The recognition follows 2GO’s successful management of direct delivery operations from Zuellig Pharma’s distribution hubs in Cebu, Iloilo, Bacolod, and Tacloban.

With 2GO operating major hubs in these cities, the logistics solutions provider ensures the seamless distribution of pharmaceutical and consumer products from Zuellig’s main distribution centers to pharmacies, drugstores, doctors, and hospitals across the region. Utilizing a fleet of ambient and temperature-controlled trucks, 2GO ensures that essential pharmaceutical shipments are transported safely, securely, and on time.

The recognition underscores 2GO’s expertise in handling specialized commodities, including temperature-sensitive and perishable medicines that require precision, care, and consistency in delivery.

“During our peak season in our Cebu and Visayas depot distribution last year, we encountered some logistics challenges.” 2GO was on the scene to respond to the situation and immediately assist our team in ensuring that our operations remained uninterrupted and that delivery commitments were met for our end customers. Paul Sanchez, Director of Zuellig Pharma Corporation (ZPC), said, “2GO has consistently delivered with professionalism and precision, earning our full trust as a logistics partner.” Their ability to manage critical pharmaceutical cargo products, which are essential to saving lives, with utmost care and timeliness, has been instrumental to our operations. In a sector where every hour counts and quality cannot be compromised, 2GO has proven to be an important extension of our commitment to safeguarding healthcare access across the country.”

“We are honored to be recognized by Zuellig Pharma,” said Faye Alonzo, 2GO Forwarding Business Unit Head. “This award highlights our continued commitment to quality service and our crucial role in making sure life-saving medicines reach communities when and where they are needed. We remain focused on delivering what matters most through our nationwide network and dedicated team.”

2GO’s role in the pharmaceutical supply chain reflects its commitment to supporting the country’s healthcare system and ensuring the timely delivery of critical medical supplies.

For more information about 2GO’s logistics solutions, visit 2GO.com.ph or email forwarding_sales_mnl@2go.com.ph.

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2GO Moves The Mind Museum’s Mind Rover to Puerto Princesa

2GO, the Philippines’ largest logistics and sea travel provider, has once again partnered with The Mind Museum to bring the wonders of science closer to the islands. This time, the collaboration takes the Mind Rover to Puerto Princesa, Palawan.As part of this initiative, and ahead of the Mind Rover’s arrival in Palawan, passengers aboard MV 2GO St Francis Xavier sailing from Manila to Puerto Princesa and Coron over the weekend enjoyed a series of exciting, science-themed activities onboard. Curated by The Mind Museum, these interactive sessions brought STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) learning to life. They turn sea travel into a fun, meaningful, and enriching experience for both kids and adults onboard.

This unique initiative brought logistics and learning together to move not just people and goods but also spark curiosity and imagination across the sea.

“We are thrilled to partner with 2GO. Through its shipping capabilities, the Mind Rover gets to visit provinces in the Philippines, where it would have taken weeks if traveled by land and would have been difficult to transport without 2GO’s direct link from Manila. Through this partnership, we can impact more communities and hopefully encourage more kids to have an inspired engagement and view of science or maybe even take up STEM in the future. We even get to reach more audiences, as we also do science shows on board 2GO!” said Maria Isabel Garcia, Managing Director and Curator of The Mind Museum.

Now on its third leg, the Mind Rover has successfully crossed the Philippine seas through 2GO, following activations in Bacolod and General Santos. It now reaches Puerto Princesa with the same mission: to reimagine science, make it more exciting, and spark inspiration among Filipino children to become the country’s next generation of scientists and innovators.

“We are delighted to be part of this meaningful partnership. It is an honor to bring science closer to Filipino families through a unique onboard experience. By mounting the Mind Rover exhibit aboard our ships, in partnership with The Mind Museum, we’re creating a space for families to explore themes of sea travel, sustainability, and basic science while in transit. We believe that part of appreciating sea travel is understanding how it works — and through this experience, we hope to spark curiosity, awareness, and a deeper connection with our oceans,” said Francis Chua, Business Unit Head of 2GO Travel.

The Mind Rover is a 12-meter museum-on-wheels packed with interactive and hands-on exhibits and live science shows, and demonstrations. It continues to fulfil its mission of bringing science beyond museum walls and into underserved island communities. The Puerto Princesa leg is the latest in a growing series of island activations made possible through collaborations like this.

With operations across 19 ports nationwide and a firm commitment to moving communities forward, 2GO’s partnership with The Mind Museum underscores its role not just as a logistics provider but as a bridge to learning, creativity, and nation-building.

This collaboration reflects the power of purposeful partnerships in delivering meaningful, mind-moving experiences both at sea and on land.

To learn more about 2GO’s travel and shipping solutions, visit travel.2go.com.ph or email 2go_freight@2go.com.ph.

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2GO Receives First BALANGAY Legacy Award for Domestic Shipping

2GO, the Philippines’ leading shipping and logistics solutions provider, was honored by the Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers, Inc. (SONAME) with the first-ever Balangay Legacy Award for Domestic Shipping as part of the year-long 75 Years of Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding celebration.

The accolade recognizes 2GO’s outstanding contributions to modernizing and advancing inter-island sea transport in the Philippines, acknowledging the company’s pivotal role in shaping the maritime landscape through innovation, resilience, and operational excellence.

Since 2022, 2GO has been actively modernizing its fleet to elevate the passenger and cargo experience. Today, the company operates nine ROPAX (Ro–Pax) vessels and one freighter, servicing 19 ports of call across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Notably, five of those ROPAX ships are among the country’s most modern and state-of-the-art vessels.

The Balangay Legacy Awards honor industry leaders who have helped chart the course of Philippine maritime history—from the seafaring heritage of ancient balangay boats to today’s sophisticated domestic shipping networks. The ceremony brought together leading stakeholders from the maritime and logistics sectors to celebrate this evolution.

“This award is a testament to our consistent dedication to excellence, resilience, and national development,” said Sharon Musngi-Ngo, Business Unit Head of 2GO Sea Solutions. “As we continue to enhance our fleet, operations, and services, we aim to provide local businesses and industries with sustainable and reliable shipping solutions—ones that prioritize safety, convenience, and efficiency for both cargo and passengers.”

2GO remains the only RORO and ROPax logistics provider offering direct routes from Manila to the Visayas and Mindanao, including newly launched services to Davao and General Santos City, further reinforcing its role in supporting regional development and national connectivity.

To learn more about 2GO’s services, visit www.2go.com.ph or email 2go_freight@2go.com.ph.