What 2GO Group does

2GO Group, Inc. (PSE: 2GO) is the Philippines' largest and most integrated end-to-end multimodal transportation and logistics provider, with operational heritage dating to circa 1876. Listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange and operating as a portfolio company under SM Investments Corporation, 2GO is headquartered at the Double Dragon Plaza in Pasay City. The company connects 18 ports across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, holds priority berthing privileges at 19 key ports, and moves approximately 5,000 TEUs and 23,000 passengers per week through its vessel fleet.

The company operates through seven wholly-owned business units: 2GO Sea Solutions (inter-island sea freight), 2GO Special Containers and Projects / SCVASI (cold chain, ISO tanks for bulk liquids, and oversized project cargo), 2GO Forwarding (multimodal freight forwarding across land, air, and sea with customs brokerage), 2GO Logistics (warehousing, inventory management, cross-docking, and contract logistics), 2GO Express (last-mile courier and parcel delivery with track-and-trace), 2GO Retail (a 2,000+ outlet nationwide distribution and ticketing network), and 2GO Travel (passenger sea travel with online booking at travel.2go.com.ph and academy/training sub-brands). Supporting digital products include Track and Trace, CabinCargo, Connect, Direct, SmallCargo, ScanAsia, and the TraveLink intermodal shuttle.

2GO monetizes through transaction fees on freight and parcel movements, recurring contract logistics arrangements with enterprise customers, ticket sales and onboard services for passenger travel, and managed services for specialized containers. Go-to-market is hybrid: direct enterprise sales (Unilever Philippines, SMX Convention Center), dedicated business unit heads for major accounts, a 2,000+ outlet retail footprint for SMB and consumer travelers, and an online booking platform for self-serve sea travel. Government-mandated 20% discounts apply for Senior Citizens, PWDs, and Students on passenger base fares, and fuel surcharges are regulated under MARINA Advisory No. 2026-33. Recent strategic moves — including the May 2026 SMX expansion, the October 2025 Siargao port addition, and partnerships with MinDA, DCCCII, PCG, DTI, and Ceres Liner — point to geographic, vertical, and ecosystem extension of the platform.

Name

2GO Group

Legal name

2GO Group, Inc.

Website

https://2go.com.ph

Company type

Public

Founded year

1876

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

2GO Group, Inc. (PSE: 2GO) is the Philippines' largest integrated multimodal transportation and logistics provider, operating sea freight, contract logistics, express delivery, forwarding, and passenger sea travel across 18 ports through seven business units under SM Investments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multimodal Logistics and Transportation

NAICS

Water Transportation (483), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Marine Cargo Handling (48832)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional/Feeder Container Carriers (TLADABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Intermodal Terminal Value-Added Services (Cross-Dock, Transload, Stuffing/Stripping) (TLAJAFAL)

Keywords

• Multimodal logistics
• Sea freight services
• Contract logistics
• Express courier delivery
• Passenger sea travel

Headquarters

HQ city

Pasay City

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Sea Freight and Cargo Services: Sea freight operations connecting islands across the Philippines with shipping solutions including ROPAX services, container shipping, and specialized cargo handling
2. Contract and Logistics Services: Warehousing, inventory management, value-added services, order fulfillment, and transportation services for business customers
3. Express and Courier Services: Last-mile delivery solutions and express courier services for businesses and consumers
4. Sea Travel Passenger Services: Passenger shipping services across 18 ports with ticket sales, accommodations ranging from dormitory to suite rooms, and onboard amenities including dining, shopping, and entertainment
5. Specialized Container Services: Cold chain logistics and bulk liquid transport services through SCVASI (Special Containers and Value-Added Services, Inc.)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

2GO Group operates as the Philippines' largest integrated end-to-end transportation and logistics solutions provider, delivering multimodal services across sea freight, special containers, project logistics, forwarding, contract logistics, express delivery, and passenger sea travel. The company connects 18 ports across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao through a fleet of vessels and supports enterprise supply chains, small business cargo movement, and consumer passenger travel.

Product overview

2GO Group offers an integrated, multimodular logistics and transportation platform comprising distinct business units: 2GO Sea Solutions (inter-island sea freight), 2GO Special Containers and Projects / SCVASI (cold chain, bulk liquid, and oversized cargo transport), 2GO Forwarding (multimodal freight forwarding with customs brokerage), 2GO Logistics (contract logistics including warehousing, inventory management, cross-docking, and fulfillment), 2GO Express (last-mile courier and express delivery), 2GO Retail (retail distribution via a nationwide outlet network), and 2GO Travel (sea passenger travel with an online booking platform connecting 18 ports across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao). Supporting sub-products include Track and Trace (online shipment tracking), TraveLink (port shuttle service), CabinCargo, Connect, Direct, SmallCargo, ScanAsia, and a suite of travel training programs (Apprenticeship Programs, IHOP, Hospitality On Board, Maritime Experience, Educational Tours, Familiarization Tours, and Taste of the Philippines). Together these form a portfolio of interconnected logistics, travel, and transportation services unified under the SM Investments umbrella.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 2GO Sea Solutions (Sea Freight) Inter-island sea freight shipping solutions connecting major Philippine ports with reliable cargo transportation services for enterprise and commercial customers.
• 2GO Special Containers and Projects (SCVASI) Specialized logistics service providing cold chain transport via reefer containers, bulk liquid transport via ISO tanks, and technical transport of oversized cargo such as large machinery, plant equipment, and infrastructure.
• 2GO Forwarding Multimodal freight forwarding service covering land, air, and sea transportation with time-definite, end-to-end logistics solutions including customs brokerage for businesses.
• 2GO Contract Logistics Warehousing, inventory management, cross-docking, order fulfillment, and value-added services providing scalable and tailored logistics support for enterprise customers.
• 2GO Express Scalable last-mile courier and express delivery solutions for growing businesses and consumers, offering tracking and trace capabilities for package delivery.
• 2GO Sea Travel Sea passenger travel service connecting 18 ports across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao with cruise-like comfort, accommodations ranging from dormitory to suites, and onboard dining, shopping, and entertainment.
• 2GO Retail Distribution channel offering retail logistics and travel services through a nationwide network of over 2,000 outlets, providing tailored solutions for everyday customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9 out of 10 passengers report high satisfaction with sea travel experience (2024 survey)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major, national, regional, minor and program.

• SMX Convention CentermajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2026Expanded partnership to provide integrated logistics and transport solutions for exhibitors, event organizers, and corporate clients holding events across the Philippines. Integrates 2GO's logistics, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and sea travel services into SMX's nationwide venue operations covering Manila, Clark, Bacolod, Davao, SM Aura, and SMX Seaside Cebu.
• Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)nationalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2026Memorandum of Agreement to provide transport and logistics support for PCG personnel and their families, including sea travel discounts and logistics support for official PCG requirements including humanitarian and relief goods movement during calamities.
• Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA)regionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2026Collaboration to promote economic growth through improved regional logistics connectivity in Mindanao. Initiative aims to support local industries, enhance supply chain infrastructure, and expand market access across the Philippines.
• Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (DCCCII)regionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2026Partnership with MinDA and DCCCII to advance Mindanao's inclusive growth through stronger partnerships, bringing together industry leaders and government stakeholders to improve logistics connectivity.
• Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)nationalStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to support OTOP (One Town One Product) products across Philippine seas, promoting local products through sea travel logistics.
• Samahan ng Labac Pawikan Patrollers (SLPP)minorOthersLocal conservation group partnership supporting sea turtle hatchling release activity and marine biodiversity protection in Naic, Cavite.
• FEATR Media (Erwan Heussaff)programStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with FEATR Media and Erwan Heussaff to develop the Taste of the Philippines culinary tourism program, combining authentic culinary traditions with storytelling aboard 2GO ships.
• Ceres LinerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership to enhance intermodal passenger connectivity between sea and land transportation services.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Aboitiz Logistics: Philippine-based multimodal logistics and freight company providing domestic supply chain solutions. Comparable as a domestic Philippine competitor with similar end-to-end logistics ambitions across sea, land, and warehousing.
• Asian Terminals Inc. Philippine port operator managing Manila South Harbor and Batangas port operations. Comparable as a Philippines-listed port and terminal operator serving the same archipelago trade flows that 2GO depends on.
• LBC Express: Philippine-focused courier and logistics company with nationwide delivery network and international remittance. Comparable as a domestic competitor in 2GO Express's last-mile and parcel delivery segment.
• JRS Express: Philippine courier and logistics provider offering express delivery and freight forwarding domestically. Comparable as a domestic parcel/logistics competitor with similar target SMB and enterprise segments.

Broad incumbents

• International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI): Philippines-origin global container terminal operator with ports across Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Comparable as a larger, more internationally diversified port and terminal operator serving similar customer types (shipping lines, freight forwarders).
• Maersk: Global integrated container logistics company operating ocean shipping, terminal operations, and forwarding. Comparable as a much larger global multimodal ocean freight and logistics operator serving similar enterprise shipping customers.
• Yusen Logistics: Japan-headquartered global logistics provider with forwarding, contract logistics, and ocean/air freight services. Comparable as a larger Asia-Pacific multimodal logistics competitor in forwarding and warehousing.
• DHL Express: Global express delivery and logistics giant with strong Philippines presence. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating in 2GO Express's last-mile and international parcel/express segments.

Regional players

• Kerry Logistics Network: Asia-based logistics services provider with integrated freight forwarding, warehousing, and supply chain solutions across Asia. Comparable as an Asian multimodal logistics peer with overlapping forwarding and contract logistics capabilities.
• Wan Hai Lines: Taiwan-based container shipping operator with intra-Asia service routes. Comparable as a regional container ocean carrier operating similar intra-Asia trade lanes that intersect with Philippine inter-island cargo flows.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/2GOExpressInc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/2go-group-inc-
• Instagraminstagram.com/2go_express
• Xx.com/2go_travel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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