2GO bullish on Mindanao, expands footprint
Logistics giant 2GO Group Inc. is further expanding its Mindanao business to strengthen the shipping backbone of the island, where it is handling as many as 1.5 million packages yearly.
2GO Group Inc., a logistics powerhouse, is aggressively expanding its operations in Mindanao to bolster the island's shipping infrastructure. At the 35th Mindanao Business Conference, the company reported a surge in demand for its forwarding services, handling approximately 1.5 million packages annually, or 150,000 transactions.
COO and CFO William Howell revealed that 2GO operates 93 distribution hubs and warehouses in the Philippines, with 18 of these facilities located in Mindanao. The company's roll-on, roll-off (Roro) business, Sea Solutions, is expected to soar, having transported 2.5 million metric tons of cargo to and from Mindanao last year. 2GO's network of 20 ports enables passenger and cargo Roros from cities like Cagayan de Oro, Ozamiz, Butuan, Dipolog, Davao, General Santos City, and Zamboanga.
Additionally, the company's passenger service connects to 36 routes nationwide, with 18 of them passing through Mindanao. Howell emphasized the importance of connectivity in driving commerce, attracting investments, and enhancing the overall well-being of communities. He stated that 2GO aims to become a linchpin for Mindanao's economic growth by connecting farmers to markets, manufacturers to consumers, and exporters to gateways.
To this end, the logistics giant is incorporating a broader range of services to sustain Mindanao's competitiveness in trade and tourism, including project logistics, e-commerce shipping, cross-docking, and cold chain capabilities for agricultural products.
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