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2GO Group corporate and regional expansion

Overview

2GO Group, a major Philippine transportation and logistics provider, has focused on regional economic support and corporate restructuring. In August 2026, the company pledged to drive economic growth in Mindanao by improving connectivity between farmers, manufacturers, and markets. Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer William Howell identified connectivity as a vital pillar for an inclusive regional economy. By September 2026, the company transitioned into a new phase of growth by relocating its corporate headquarters to the FourE-Com Center in Pasay City. The move was described by Howell as a strategic decision to provide modern infrastructure that supports evolving operational requirements and employee collaboration. During the same month, 2GO Travel announced service expansions through the deployment of the MV 2GO St. Francis Xavier, a vessel designed for long-distance sea travel featuring accommodations ranging from tourist-class cabins to premium suites. This vessel provides maritime connections from Manila to destinations such as Coron, Puerto Princesa, Siargao, Butuan, and Ozamiz. Furthermore, the company launched TraveLink, a multimodal service developed in partnership with 12Go Asia. This platform integrates sea fares with connecting bus or van transportation into a single itinerary, covering routes such as Manila to El Nido and Caticlan, as well as connections from Baguio to Cebu, Bacolod, and Siargao. In mid-September 2026, 2GO expanded its logistics capabilities through a partnership with SMX Convention Center, Central Business Park (CBP), and SM Estates. Under a Memorandum of Understanding, the companies established ‘2GO-SMX Events Logistics’, a centralized system to streamline permit and logistics facilitation for events at the SMX Convention Center and the Mall of Asia Complex. 2GO will serve as a single point of contact for permit processing and provide end-to-end support for ingress, event operations, and pull-out activities. By late September 2026, 2GO was named the official logistics partner for BEACON Expo 2026.

Entities

2GO Group Inc. · 2GO Group · Will Howell · SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation · 12Go Asia

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    2GO to manage logistics for BEACON Expo 2026

    2GO is providing end-to-end logistics and permit facilitation for 300 maritime businesses participating in the BEACON Expo 2026 in the Philippines.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    2GO partners with SMX and SM Estates for event logistics

    2GO has partnered with SMX Convention Center, CBP, and SM Estates to launch a centralized logistics and permit facilitation system for events at the Mall of Asia Complex.

  3. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    2GO Travel expands Philippine services with new vessel and multimodal platform

    2GO Travel is expanding its Philippine operations with the launch of the MV 2GO St. Francis Xavier vessel and TraveLink, a multimodal service integrating sea and land travel.

  4. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    2GO Group Inc. relocates headquarters to Pasay City

    2GO Group Inc. has relocated its corporate headquarters to the FourE-Com Center in Pasay City, Philippines, to support operational growth and enhance employee collaboration.

  5. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    2GO Group pledges to support Mindanao economic growth through connectivity

    2GO Group aims to support Mindanao’s economic growth by strengthening connectivity across the region's key industries, including agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism.

Sources

gadgetsmagazine.com.ph · logisticsnews.ph · pinoymanila.com · portcalls.com · thephilbiznews.com

This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history