2GO Group

This article is about a shipping and logistics company. For other uses of 2GO, see 2go (disambiguation).

2GO Group Inc., also known simply as 2GO is a Philippines-based transportation and logistics company operating a fleet of inter-island passenger ferries and cargo ships. The top two principal shareholders of the 2GO Group are SM Investments Corp, and Trident Investments.

2GO Group Inc

Primary corporate logo
Formerly	William Lines Inc. WG&A Philippines Inc. Aboitiz Transport System
Industry	Transportation
Founded	May 26, 1949; 76 years ago (1949-05-26)
Headquarters	8F Tower 1 Double Dragon Plaza, Macapagal Blvd. cor. EDSA Ext., Pasay 1302 Philippines
Key people	Frederic C. DyBuncio (Chairman, President & CEO)[1] Francis C. Chua (Vice Chairman) William Charles Howell (COO & CFO)
Revenue	13.47 million PHP (Q3 2024)[2]
Operating income	1.08 million PHP (Q3 2024)[3]
Net income	0.60 million PHP (Q3 2024)[4]
Total assets	15.75 million PHP (Q3 2024)[5]
Total equity	2.49 million PHP (Q3 2024)[6]
Number of employees	2,105 (December 31, 2021)
Parent	SM Investments Corporation (67.12%)[7] Trident Investments (31.73%)[8]
Subsidiaries	2GO Sea Freight 2GO Special Containers 2GO Project Logistics 2GO Forwarding 2GO Contract Logistics 2GO Express 2GO Travel 2GO Retail
Website	2go.com.ph

2GO offers various logistics and transport services, including domestic sea freight, passenger sea travel, project logistics, specialized container transport (such as ISO tanks and temperature-controlled units), freight forwarding, express and last-mile delivery, warehousing, inventory management, and cargo drop-off via retail locations. As of 2025, the company operates a fleet of nine vessels—eight RoRo/RoPax ships and one dedicated freighter—serving 19 ports across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Major operational hubs include Manila, Cebu, Iloilo, Bacolod, and Cagayan de Oro.

Company history

MV 2GO Maligaya

Cargo ship of 2GO Freight, part of the 2GO Group

Logo under the "2GO" brand

The first precursor company to 2GO Group Inc. began on May 26, 1949 under the corporate name William Lines, Inc.^[9] William Lines later merged with Gothong Lines and Aboitiz Shipping Corporation (ASC) to form the William, Gothong and Aboitiz Inc. (WG&A).

WG&A was eventually dissolved, leading to the formation of the Aboitiz Transport System, which unified the operations of SuperFerry, Cebu Ferries, and SuperCat.^[10] In October 15, 2004, the logistics and freight divisions of Aboitiz Transport were rebranded as 2GO.

On December 1, 2010, Its former parent company, Aboitiz Equity Ventures and Aboitiz and Company Inc. sold the company and its brands to Negros Navigation Co. Inc. (NENACO), for US$105 million.^[9][10] The equity value included all the logistics and shipping businesses of the company, except its interest in its joint ventures with the Jebsen Group of Norway.

At the same time, December 2010, Negros Navigation announced that the China-Asean Investment Cooperation Fund acquired a controlling stake in the company through an equity infusion. The China-Asean Investment Cooperation Fund is a Netherlands-based,^[a] private equity firm wholly owned and controlled by the Government of the People's Republic of China.^[12][10][13] Because Negros Navigation was a privately held firm the exact amount invested by the Fund was not disclosed.^[14]

Later, in 2012 the company was reorganized and rebranded as 2GO Group Inc. with its brands SuperFerry, SuperCat, and Cebu Ferries merged with Negros Navigation to form 2GO Travel.

In 2016, SM Investments Corporation (SMIC) and Dennis Uy's Chelsea Logistics inc jointly acquired a major stake of 2GO Group Inc, owning a significant share in the company. Later, 2GO Group Inc and Negros Navigation Co. merged.

In 2021, Dennis Uy’s Chelsea Logistics and Infrastructure Holdings Corporation sold its entire stake in 2GO Group to SM Investments Corporation (SMIC) making 2GO a subsidiary of SM Investments Corporation (SMIC). Later, 2GO Group started its modernization program.

In 2023, it voluntarily delisted from the Philippine Stock Exchange after successfully conducting a tender offer.

Operations

2GO operates through seven major business units, delivering end-to-end logistics, transportation, and retail services.

• 2GO Sea Freight - This unit manages freight shipping operations, including roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) and containerized cargo services. It connects 19 domestic ports and oversees vessel operations, crew deployment, maintenance, and maritime compliance. The current fleet includes eight RoRo/RoPax ships and one dedicated freighter.

• 2GO Travel - Operates the passenger division of the fleet, offering hotel-like amenities and services on major inter-island routes. Each vessel features elevated accommodations, onboard dining, entertainment, lounges, and retail facilities. It is one of the only remaining passenger-cargo ferry operators in the Philippines.

• 2GO Forwarding - Provides multimodal freight forwarding solutions by leveraging integrated transport networks via sea, land, and air. It supports industries including pharmaceuticals, automotive, FMCG, and manufacturing. The unit also manages MICE logistics, serving as a logistics partner for large-scale events such as exhibitions, conventions, and international sporting competitions.

• 2GO Express - This unit handles document, courier, and parcel deliveries nationwide. Services include last-mile delivery, cash-on-delivery (COD), reverse logistics, and real-time tracking.

• 2GO Contract Logistics - Delivers integrated supply chain solutions including warehousing, inventory control, cross-docking, distribution, and product bundling. It provides scalable, tech-enabled operations for clients in retail, pharmaceuticals, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG).

• 2GO Special Container Value-Added Services Inc. (SCVASI) - Specializes in temperature-controlled and special container logistics, including the use of ISO tanks for the transport of bulk liquids and chemicals. It also handles project logistics covering heavy equipment transport to remote or infrastructure-intensive locations. In addition, the unit provides customs brokerage services to support import and export clearance and compliance.

• 2GO Retail - Operates a network of storefronts, online platforms, and third-party service centers nationwide. These outlets serve as customer access points for booking, drop-offs, and support for logistics and travel services. The unit also facilitates international parcel shipments.

Fleet

Current fleet

As of August 2025^[update], 2GO, under the Sea Solutions division, operates a total of eight passenger ships. All of their vessels are registered in Manila.

The company's flagship is currently the MV 2GO Masagana, one of the largest vessels ever to sail in the Philippines.

2GO Travel's fleet includes two series of ships:

• The M Series (e.g., 2GO Maligaya, 2GO Masagana), named after Filipino words beginning with "Ma" that represent positive traits and attitudes of the Filipino people.
• The S Series (e.g., St. Michael the Arch Angel, St. Francis Xavier), named after Roman Catholic saints.

The S Series ships are gradually being phased out as part of 2GO's fleet modernization program, which is expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2025.

Passenger Vessels

Name (Acronym)	IMO number	Series	Launched	Builder	Philippine maiden voyage	Original Filipino operator	Gross tonnage	Length	Beam	Speed	Notes	Image	Refs	Routes
2GO Masagana (MSN)	9263162	M Series	June 12, 2003	Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Shimonoseki, Japan)	August 1, 2021		29,046	195 m (640 ft)	26 m (85 ft)	23 knots (43 km/h; 26 mph) max	Further information: 2GO Masagana She is first known as Tsukushi (Japanese: つくし) for the Japanese operator Hankyu Ferry In March 2021, She was sold to 2GO. She is the sister ship of M/V 2GO Maligaya The sister ships became the largest Ropax vessels in the Philippines, beating the previous record holder.	M/V "2GO Masagana" while loading passengers and cargo at Manila North Harbor.	[15][16][17][18][19]	Manila - Cebu - Cagayan De Oro - Cebu - Manila Every Sunday 9:00 AM and Wednesday 9:00 PM
2GO Maligaya (MLG)	9263150	M Series	March 27, 2003	Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Shimonoseki, Japan)	May 30, 2021		29,046	195 m (640 ft)	26 m (85 ft)	23 knots (43 km/h; 26 mph) max	Further information: 2GO Maligaya She started her career in Japan as Yamato (Japanese: やまと) for Hankyu Ferry In 2020, Stena RoRo acquired her and was renamed to M/V Stena Nova In 2021 she was subsequently sold to 2GO Travel and was renamed as M/V "2GO Maligaya" [20] She is the sister ship of MV 2GO Masagana".	MV "2GO Maligaya's" maiden voyage to Cebu City.	[21][20][22][23][24][25]	Manila - Bacolod - Iloilo - Cagayan De Oro - Iloilo - Manila (Every Tuesday 12:30 PM) Manila - Iloilo - Bacolod - Manila (Every Saturday 7:00 PM)
2GO Masigla (MAS)	9202833	M Series	July 27, 1999	Imabari Shipbuilding (Imabari, Japan)	March 23, 2024		9,975	163.75 m (537.2 ft)	26 m (85 ft)	20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph) max	Further information: 2GO Masigla She started life as "Orange 8" (Japanese: おれんじ8) of the Shikoku Orange Ferry Ltd. of Japan. She was later acquired by MS Ferry in South Korea and was renamed "New Star" until 2023 when she was acquired by 2GO.	M/V "2GO Masigla" on anchor at Manila Bay.	[26][27][28][29]	Manila - Cebu - Tagbilaran - Manila (Every Tuesday 5:00 AM) Manila - Bacolod - Cagayan De Oro - Bacolod - Manila (Every Friday 5:00 AM)
2GO Masikap (MSK)	9258404	M Series	September 3, 2002	Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Shimonoseki, Japan)	February 13, 2024		19,659	167 m (548 ft)	26 m (85 ft)	21 knots (39 km/h; 24 mph) max	Further information: 2GO Masikap She was originally known as "Ferry Kyoto 2" (Japanese: フェリーきょうとII) of the Meimon Taiyo Ferry Co. Ltd. of Japan. In 2022, she was acquired by South Korean ferry operator Hanil Express and was named "Hanil Car Ferry no. 1" and later, "Blue Pearl" (Korean: 블루펄) In 2023 was sold to 2GO alongside MV 2GO Masigla. And she was renamed to "MV 2GO Magalang". And later, "2GO Masikap"' She is the sistership of "MV 2GO Masinag"	M/V "2GO Masikap" anchored at Manila Bay.	[30][31][32][33][34][35]	Manila - Davao - General Santos - Iloilo - Manila (Every Sunday 3:00 PM) Manila - General Santos - Davao - Cebu - Manila (Every Friday 11:00 PM) Manila - Cebu - Manila (Every Thursday 11:00 AM)
2GO Masinag (MNG)	9258416	M Series	June 14, 2002	Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Shimonoseki, Japan)	August 13, 2024		19,659	167 m (548 ft)	26 m (85 ft)	20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph) max	Further information: 2GO Masinag She was originally known as "Ferry Fukuoka 2" (Japanese: フェリーふくおか2) of the Japanese operator Meimon Taiyo Ferry Co. Ltd. until 2022. When she was acquired by a South Korean ferry operator SeaWorld Express Ferry Co. and was named "Queen Mary 2" (Korean: 퀸메리2) She was acquired by 2GO in 2024. She is the sistership of MV 2GO Masikap	M/V "2GO Masinag" anchored at Manila Bay.	[36][37][38]	Manila - Davao - General Santos - Iloilo - Manila (Every Sunday 3:00 PM) Manila - General Santos - Davao - Cebu - Manila (Every Friday 11:00 PM) Manila - Cebu - Manila (Every Thursday 11:00 AM)
St. Michael the Arch Angel (SMA)	9000455	S Series	July 23, 1990	Shin Kurushima Dockyard - Onishi Plant (Imabari, Japan)	May 17, 2011		17,781	150 m (490 ft)	25 m (82 ft)	17 knots (31 km/h; 20 mph) max	Also known as MV 2GO St. Michael the Arch Angel, She was initially acquired by Negros Navigation in 2011 as their newest (and final) flagship. Before her service in the Philippines, she first served in Japan as the Blue Diamond (Japanese: ブルーダイヤモンド) for Diamond Ferry and in South Korea as Queen Mary for Seaworld Express Ferry. She is the sister ship of MV St. Francis Xavier, also acquired by 2GO in 2014.	M/V "St. Michael the Arch Angel" Docked at Iloilo Port.		Manila - Dumaguete - Dipolog (Dapitan) - Zamboanga - Manila (Every Sunday 9:30 PM) Manila - Batangas - Iloilo - Bacolod - Manila (Every Thursday 9:30 PM)
St. Francis Xavier (SFX)	8847595	S Series	February 5, 1991	Shin Kurushima Dockyard - Onishi Plant (Imabari, Japan)	March 19, 2014		11,191	150.87 m (495.0 ft)	25 m (82 ft)	17 knots (31 km/h; 20 mph) max	Also known as MV 2GO St. Francis Xavier, She was first known as the Star Diamond (Japanese: スターダイヤモンド) for the Japanese operator Diamond Ferry. Later, she was sold to overseas operators and was named Jiadong Pearl for the Chinese operator Northeast Asia Ferry & Gwangyang Beech for the Korean operator Gwangyang Ferry before being acquired by 2GO in 2014, as their first major acquisition since the company's foundation in 2012. She is the sister ship of MV St. Michael the Archangel, previously acquired by Negros Navigation in 2011.	MV "St. Francis Xavier"	[39][40]	Manila - Ozamiz - Butuan (Nasipit) - Manila (Every Monday 6:30 PM) Manila - Coron - Puerto Princesa - Coron - Manila (Every Friday 5:30 PM)
St. Ignatius of Loyola (SIL)	8805157	S Series	October 1, 1988	Naikai Ship Building (Setoda, Japan)	December 24, 2010		2,825	104 m (341 ft)	16 m (52 ft)	15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph) max	Also known as MV 2GO St. Ignatius of Loyola, She started her career in Japan as Esan for Donan Jidosha Ferry as a RORO car ferry. She was acquired in 2010 by Aboitiz Transport System thru Cebu Ferries, which is in the middle of their re-fleeting that time. The ferry was then renamed MV Cebu Ferry 3 and modified with an addition of passenger accommodations. Later, she was transferred to 2GO in 2012.	M/V "St. Ignatius of Loyola"		Batangas - Caticlan - Roxas - Caticlan - Batangas (Every Monday 9:00 PM) Batangas - Odiongan - Caticlan - Odiongan - Manila (Every Wednesday and Friday 9:00 PM) Batangas - Caticlan - Batangas (Every Sunday 9:00 AM)
St. Augustine of Hippo (SAH)	8815530	S Series	March 23, 1989	Shinhama Dockyard (Tamano, Japan)	2009		2,487	92 m (302 ft)	16 m (52 ft)	15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph) max	Also known as MV 2GO St. Augustine of Hippo, She was first served as Ferry Kumano for Nankai Ferry in Japan. In 2007, She was acquired by Aboitiz Transport System using their Cebu Ferries brand for their re-fleeting program, and as a result, she was named MV Cebu Ferry 1 before being transferred to 2GO in 2012.	M/V "St. Augustine of Hippo"		Unknown

Cargo Vessels

Name (Acronym)	IMO number	Series	Launched	Builder	Philippine maiden voyage	Original Filipino operator	Gross tonnage	Length	Beam	Speed	Notes	Image	Refs
San Rafael Dos (SR2)	8513417	S Series	1985	Taihei Kogyo (Hiroshima, Japan)	2009		7,337	117.97 m (387.0 ft)	19.21 m (63.0 ft)	15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph) max	She was formerly known as "Kyowa Violet" before being acquired by Negros Navigation in 2009. She was later transferred to 2GO in 2012. Currently, she is the only cargo ship of 2GO. It operates without fixed routes and is deployed for special logistics needs such as project cargo, agricultural supply chains, and humanitarian operations.	M/V "San Rafael Dos" Docked in Manila North Harbor.

MCC Transport

MCC Transport Philippines Inc. (MCCP) is a joint venture between Sealand Maersk Pte Ltd, Mercantile Ocean Maritime Co (Filipinas) Inc, and 2GO Group Inc.

• MCC Gigantes
• MCC Batanes
• MCC Palawan

Notes

1. The legally separate China-ASEAN Capital Advisory Company is based in Hong Kong.^[11]