2GO Group
A Philippine integrated logistics and transportation group serving domestic freight, express delivery, supply chains, and passenger sea travel.
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2GO Group is a Philippine logistics and transportation company operating under the 2GO brand. Its activities span domestic sea freight, passenger shipping, courier and parcel delivery, warehousing, inventory management, land transportation, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, cold-chain services, project logistics, distribution, and e-commerce fulfillment. The company serves individual travelers, parcel senders, small and medium-sized enterprises, large corporations, retailers, manufacturers, government agencies, and online merchants. The group’s origins lie in the consolidation of several long-established Philippine shipping businesses. Its historical lineage reaches back to William Lines, a Cebu-based shipping company established in the postwar period, and to the businesses of Gothong Lines and Aboitiz Shipping. William Lines, Gothong Lines, and Aboitiz Shipping were combined in the 1990s to form William, Gothong and Aboitiz, commonly known as WG&A. WG&A operated brands including SuperFerry, WG&A Ferries, and Cebu Ferries. Aboitiz Equity Ventures later consolidated control and reorganized the business as Aboitiz Transport System, which also operated SuperCat. Aboitiz Equity Ventures attempted to exit the shipping sector during the global financial crisis. After an unsuccessful proposed sale to KGLI-NM Holdings, the transport business was sold to Negros Navigation in 2010. The resulting reorganization brought Negros Navigation together with the former Aboitiz transport operations. In 2012, the business was reorganized and rebranded as 2GO Group, while the SuperFerry, SuperCat, and Cebu Ferries operations were brought together with Negros Navigation’s activities under the 2GO Travel identity. 2GO developed beyond a conventional passenger-shipping company by using its inter-island vessel network, terminals, warehouses, retail outlets, and transport capabilities as the foundation for an integrated logistics platform. Its sea-solutions activities include 2GO Freight, which handles full-container-load, less-than-container-load, loose-cargo, and door-to-door or pier-to-pier movements, and 2GO Travel, which provides domestic passenger sea transportation and related travel packages. Its logistics activities cover road, air, and sea transportation; warehousing; cross-docking; trucking; freight forwarding; customs services; cold-chain distribution; liquid-bulk and ISO-tank transport; and last-mile delivery. The company’s parcel and express activities are associated with 2GO Express and 2GO Retail. The group has also operated through specialized entities such as 2GO Logistics, 2GO Land Transport, Special Container and Value Added Services, and Kerry Logistics (Phils.), a freight-forwarding joint venture with Kerry Logistics Network. Its distribution business was conducted through ScanAsia Overseas, which expanded from dairy distribution into fast-moving consumer goods and pharmaceuticals before the board approved the cessation of its operations effective March 31, 2024. Ownership changed again in 2016, when SM Investments Corporation and Chelsea Logistics and Infrastructure Holdings acquired significant interests. In 2021, Chelsea Logistics sold its shares to SM Investments, making 2GO a subsidiary of SM Investments and part of the broader SM Group. In 2023, 2GO voluntarily delisted from the Philippine Stock Exchange after completing a tender offer. The company continues to connect ports across Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao through passenger-cargo vessels and complementary logistics services. Its strategic role is tied to the Philippines’ archipelagic geography, where maritime transport remains essential for moving people, consumer goods, industrial materials, and parcels between islands.
History
2GO Group’s history is rooted in the development of Philippine domestic shipping. William Lines began as a Cebu shipping business founded by William Chiongbian in the 1940s and was incorporated in 1949. During the following decades it expanded its inter-island network and introduced notable passenger vessels, including Cebu City, Doña Virginia, and Sugbu. In the 1990s, its Mabuhay Series represented an effort to operate larger and more luxurious ships capable of competing with the fleets of Sulpicio Lines and Aboitiz Shipping. In December 1995, William Lines acquired the assets of Gothong Lines and Aboitiz Shipping through a share-swap transaction. The combined company became William, Gothong and Aboitiz, or WG&A, one of the largest domestic shipping operators in the Philippines. Its fleet and services were organized around several brands. SuperFerry served as the principal large-vessel brand, WG&A Ferries handled other Manila-based services, and Cebu Ferries operated smaller vessels focused mainly on routes from Cebu to the Visayas and Mindanao. Aboitiz Equity Ventures gradually bought out its partners between 2002 and 2004 and obtained majority control of the shipping company. The partnership structure was subsequently dissolved, and Aboitiz Transport System was formed to unify SuperFerry, Cebu Ferries, and SuperCat. Aboitiz Equity Ventures later decided to leave shipping in order to concentrate on power and financial services. Its proposed 2008 sale to KGLI-NM Holdings was not completed because the buyer encountered financing problems during the global financial crisis. In December 2010, Aboitiz Equity Ventures sold its transport business to Negros Navigation. A related equity infusion gave a China-ASEAN investment vehicle control of Negros Navigation. The businesses were reorganized in 2012 as 2GO Group, Inc. The former SuperFerry, SuperCat, and Cebu Ferries brands were consolidated with Negros Navigation’s operations, and the passenger activity became associated with 2GO Travel. After the reorganization, 2GO expanded its scope beyond passenger and cargo vessels. The group developed express delivery, warehousing, freight forwarding, land transportation, customs brokerage, cold-chain services, project logistics, and distribution. This diversification reflected the needs of an archipelagic economy in which the same network can support passenger movement, cargo shipping, parcel delivery, and commercial supply chains. SM Investments Corporation and Chelsea Logistics and Infrastructure Holdings became major shareholders in 2016. In 2021, Chelsea Logistics sold its interest to SM Investments, leaving SM Investments in control of 2GO. The company voluntarily delisted from the Philippine Stock Exchange in 2023 after a tender offer. Its subsequent business direction has emphasized modernization and the integration of freight, logistics, and passenger transport. The group’s current operating model combines maritime services with road, air, warehouse, retail, and last-mile capabilities, while its domestic network links ports throughout Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao.
- 2024
ScanAsia distribution operations cease
[1]The board approved the cessation of ScanAsia Overseas operations effective March 31, 2024.
- 2023
Voluntary stock-exchange delisting
[1]2GO completed a tender offer and voluntarily delisted from the Philippine Stock Exchange.
- 2021
SM Investments gains control
[1]Chelsea Logistics sold its 2GO shares to SM Investments, making 2GO a subsidiary of SM Investments.
- 2016
SM Investments and Chelsea Logistics become major shareholders
[1]The two companies jointly acquired a major interest in 2GO Group.
- 2012
2GO Group is established
[1]The combined shipping businesses were reorganized and rebranded as 2GO Group, with the principal passenger activities associated with 2GO Travel.
- 2010
Transport business moves to Negros Navigation
[1]Aboitiz Equity Ventures sold its transport business to Negros Navigation, creating the ownership basis for the later 2GO reorganization.
- 2008
Aboitiz announces shipping-sector exit
[1]Aboitiz Equity Ventures announced a proposed sale of its controlling stake in Aboitiz Transport System, but the proposed buyer did not complete the transaction.
- 2002
Aboitiz consolidates WG&A ownership
[1]Aboitiz Equity Ventures began buying out its partners and eventually obtained majority control of the shipping business.
- 1995
WG&A is formed
[1]William Lines consolidated with Gothong Lines and Aboitiz Shipping through a share-swap transaction, forming William, Gothong and Aboitiz.
- 1949
William Lines is incorporated
[1]William Lines was formally incorporated as its domestic shipping activities expanded.
Products and positioning
An integrated Philippine transport and supply-chain platform built around domestic inter-island shipping and extended through express, land, air, warehousing, forwarding, distribution, and fulfillment services.
Passenger sea transportation · 2012
2GO Travel
2GO Travel is the group’s consumer-facing passenger-shipping business. It provides domestic sea travel between major Philippine ports and may package transportation with hotel, tour, and event services. The business uses the group’s inter-island vessel network to connect destinations in Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao.
Sea freight
2GO Freight
2GO Freight transports commercial cargo through the group’s domestic maritime network. Its services include full-container-load, less-than-container-load, and loose-cargo movements, with door-to-door and pier-to-pier options. Roll-on/roll-off passenger-cargo vessels support the movement of raw materials, finished goods, and other domestic freight.
Courier and parcel delivery
2GO Express
2GO Express provides land, air, and sea transportation for documents, parcels, general cargo, and e-commerce shipments. It operates through retail outlets and partner agents and has partnered with FedEx for international express services. Its domestic offer includes last-mile delivery and parcel distribution.
Contract logistics
2GO Logistics
2GO Logistics serves business customers with transportation, warehousing, cross-docking, trucking, domestic freight, distribution, and inventory-management services. It extends the group beyond vessel operations by coordinating multiple transport modes and logistics facilities across the Philippines.
Retail logistics and ticketing
2GO Retail
2GO Retail operates or coordinates retail outlets and partner-agent channels used for domestic parcel delivery, FedEx international services, and 2GO Travel ticket sales. The network gives the group a consumer-facing distribution channel in addition to its digital and business-to-business services.
Freight forwarding and supply-chain services
Kerry Logistics (Phils.)
Kerry Logistics (Phils.) is a joint venture associated with Kerry Logistics Network. It provides domestic and international freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution, customs brokerage, project logistics, and handling of specialized or dangerous goods.
Road freight
2GO Land Transport
2GO Land Transport handles cargo hauling and forwarding using trucks, container vans, and closed vans. The business complements maritime and warehouse operations by providing inland collection, delivery, and transfer services.
Specialized logistics
Special Container and Value Added Services
Special Container and Value Added Services provides cold-chain and liquid-bulk transport, including temperature-controlled vans and ISO tanks for containerized shipments. It also supports project logistics for sectors such as infrastructure, power, telecommunications, mining, and property.
Product distribution
ScanAsia Overseas
ScanAsia Overseas provided nationwide distribution to retail outlets. It initially focused on dairy products and later expanded into fast-moving consumer goods and pharmaceuticals. The board approved cessation of its operations effective March 31, 2024.
Brand decisions
2024
Cessation of ScanAsia Overseas operationsStrategyBackground
ScanAsia Overseas operated the group’s product-distribution activity, serving retail outlets with consumer and pharmaceutical products.
Action taken
The board approved the cessation of ScanAsia Overseas operations effective March 31, 2024.
Aftermath
The decision reduced the group’s direct distribution activities while its core freight, logistics, express, and passenger businesses remained in operation.
2023
Voluntary delisting from the Philippine Stock ExchangeStrategyBackground
SM Investments had become the controlling shareholder of 2GO.
Action taken
2GO completed a tender offer and voluntarily delisted its shares from the Philippine Stock Exchange.
Aftermath
2GO continued as a privately controlled subsidiary of SM Investments.
2021
SM Investments acquires Chelsea Logistics’ 2GO interestM&ABackground
SM Investments and Chelsea Logistics had become major shareholders of 2GO after their 2016 investment.
Action taken
SM Investments acquired Chelsea Logistics’ shares, giving SM Investments control of 2GO Group.
Aftermath
2GO became part of SM Investments’ transportation and logistics portfolio and continued operating as a group subsidiary.
2012
Reorganization under the 2GO brandStrategyBackground
Negros Navigation and the former Aboitiz transport businesses had been brought into a common ownership structure after the sale of Aboitiz’s transport operations.
Action taken
The company reorganized as 2GO Group, Inc. and consolidated the SuperFerry, SuperCat, Cebu Ferries, and Negros Navigation operations around the 2GO platform, including 2GO Travel.
Aftermath
The reorganization created the corporate and brand foundation for an integrated passenger, freight, express, and logistics business.
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