2GO Revamps Escolta Branch, Introduces First Retail Outlet with Cafe 2GO

2GO, the Philippines’ most integrated logistics and travel solutions provider, has revamped its 2GO Escolta Branch located on the ground floor of AIC Center along Escolta Street, Binondo, Manila. The branch remained fully operational throughout the renovation, ensuring uninterrupted service while upgrading the space to better support the growing demand for travel, cargo, and express services in one of the country’s most historic commercial districts.

The branch enhancement marks the introduction of the first 2GO retail outlet with Cafe 2GO, a fully owned and branded café concept previously available exclusively on board 2GO vessels. Bringing Cafe 2GO to a ground retail environment provides customers with a more comfortable and welcoming space to lounge, wait, and conduct business while completing their transactions.

As part of the revamp, the Escolta branch also features a dedicated Cafe 2GO Training Room, designed to support onboarding, skills development, and continuous learning for 2GO team members. The facility serves as a central venue for barista training and capability-building programs across the retail network.

The upgraded space is also designed to function as a convenient meeting and collaboration hub, allowing customers, MSMEs, and partners to hold discussions, coordinate shipments, and make business decisions while availing of 2GO’s integrated logistics and travel services.

“Cafe 2GO was created to elevate the overall travel experience of our customers, and bringing it into a retail setting allows us to extend that same experience on the ground,” said Roland Sunga, Assistant Vice President for Food and Beverage, Ancillary, and Hotel Operations of 2GO Travel. “The dedicated training space enables us to continuously develop our baristas, refine our offerings, and ensure consistent quality across all touchpoints.”

Located in the heart of Binondo, the Escolta branch plays a vital role in supporting trade and MSMEs by facilitating the efficient movement of goods such as machinery, spare parts, textiles, and wholesale merchandise across cities and regions nationwide.

“This renovated location is more than a retail branch—it is a hub for MSME growth,” said Blessie Cruz, Business Unit Head of 2GO Retail. “Through this space, the introduction of Cafe 2GO, and our enhanced facilities, we aim to elevate customer experience while creating more opportunities for the communities we serve.”

For inquiries about 2GO services, partnerships, or training programs, interested parties may email retail@2go.com.ph.

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.