Trade Secretary Cristina A. Roque is ramping up public-private collaboration in logistics as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) strengthens its partnership with 2GO Group Inc. to widen market access for businesses nationwide.
The country’s largest point-to-point logistics and transportation provider said it is strengthening capabilities across land, air, and sea to support businesses and consumers in an increasingly digital and interconnected economy.
The San Juanico Bridge serves as a critical land link between Samar and Leyte. With ongoing rehabilitation and some areas placed under a state of calamity, logistics operators are scrambling to ensure continuity of goods movement throughout Eastern Visayas and adjacent regions.
WorkAbroad.ph, a sister company of Jobstreet by SEEK, has partnered with 2GO Travel to launch the “Enrollment to Employment” (E2E) Program, a pioneering initiative that aims to connect students in maritime, logistics, and cruise-line hospitality with global job opportunities.
The move aims to streamline operations, improve strategic decision-making, and create a more integrated approach to financial and operational management, the SM Investments Corp.-controlled firm said.
From its humble beginnings many years ago as Negros Navigation to its evolution as a comprehensive logistics provider, 2GO is reshaping its image to cater to both traditional and emerging markets.
The SM Group-owned shipping and logistics firm said the partnership — sealed on Oct. 15, 2024 — covers five major ports: Manila, Cebu, Bacolod, Iloilo, and Cagayan de Oro.
The shipping firm of the SM group said the initiative aims to enhance hospitality and promote culturally aligned services across its operations, reflecting the company’s commitment to improving service standards in the tourism industry.
The shipping firm said the collaboration ensures that produce from Bankerohan – known for its diverse offerings of fruits and vegetables from Mindanao – can now be shipped anywhere in the country through 2GO's advanced, temperature-controlled transport system.