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MV 2GO Masagana travels to CDO from Manila at least twice a weeks |
Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, 24
August 2023 - 2GO, the Philippines'
largest end-to-end logistics, transportation, and distribution solutions
provider and a part of SM Investments Corporation, is dedicated to optimizing
the movement of goods to and from Mindanao. This initiative aims to catalyze business
prospects for local enterprises and corporations across the region, boosting
its operations in Cagayan de Oro (CDO).
Positioned as a gateway to Mindanao, Cagayan de Oro City holds a
strategic economic edge being equidistant to other metropolis in the region,
proving pivotal for local economic growth. With an assertive retail trade,
growing manufacturing sector, robust motor vehicle industry, and an expanding
service and hospitality landscape, Cagayan De Oro presents an ideal foothold
for 2GO to flourish in Mindanao. Apart from being an industrial hub, cold chain
requirements have bustled over the years supplying 80% of its hatching eggs supply
to Metro Manila and a substantial poultry and palm oil products to Visayas.
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2GO met with local leaders to
share insights on the growing businesses opportunities in CDO. (Photo (L-R): 2GO Senior Business
Development Manager Leah Magdamit, European Chamber of Commerce of the
Philippines - Northern Mindanao Chairman Jaime Rafael Paguio, Cagayan de Oro
Trade and Investments Promotions Center Officer John Asuncion, Department of
Tourism Region X Regional Director Marie Elaine S. Unchuan, 2GO Business Unit
Head of Express and Forwarding Faye Alonzo Babar, and 2GO Account Executive
Travel Group Sales Yvonne Cepeda) |
Moving a growing economys
Cagayan De Oro is considered as 2GO’s biggest shipping hub in
Mindanao. The company currently operates
4 times weekly voyages between Cagayan de Oro and Manila, as well as twice
weekly service to and from Cebu. Additionally,
it also operates weekly service to Bacolod, Iloilo and Tagbilaran. These strategic network underscore 2GO's
commitment to moving products from anywhere in the Philippines to Mindanao and
back.
Ralph Paguio, Chairman
for the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines - Northern Mindanao comments,
"Cagayan de Oro radiates promise as a dynamic city. A reliable logistics
collaborator is integral for a burgeoning economy as it paves the way to
becoming a metropolitan center. Our pier and airport, coupled with strategic
location, positions us as a pivotal gateway to other regional cities and the
broader Mindanao. 2GO's presence holds immense potential for transformation and
opportunity."
"2GO is the only passenger-cargo operator from Cagayan De Oro to Manila utilizing one of the most modern and fastest vessels in the Philippines. As an archipelago, it is important for traders and consumers to have a reliable supply chain schedule to optimize product shelf life. Moreover, a solid transportation and logistics partner empowers local businesses and industries to move goods and people efficiently and smoothly,” said Faye Alonzo-Babar, 2GO Business Unit Head for Express and Forwarding.
Creating Travel Experience
To celebrate with the city as it welcomes its Higalaay Festival
week, 2GO announces the ₱88 sea sale, one way inclusive of 50-kilo baggage
allowance. The promo is running until
August 27 with travel from October 1, 2023, onwards. Book tickets today and
experience your ultimate sailcation to Manila, Bacolod, Cebu, Iloilo,
Tagbilaran and many more.
Catch exclusive deals
by visiting travel.2go.com.ph or download the 2GO mobile app on
Android Play Store and
IOS.
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CONTACT:
RJ Cabreros
Corporate Communications Manager
+63 917 836 3229
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