VIA GRAPHIC PLUS | Pasay City, Philippines (September 2026) – 2GO, the Philippines’ largest and most integrated end-to-end transportation and logistics solutions provider, is set to be the official logistics partner of around 300 maritime businesses participating in the BEACON Expo 2026.
The event’s exhibitors and contractors are set to benefit from a more seamless and efficient event experience through 2GO-SMX Events Logistics, the centralized permit and logistics facilitation system established by 2GO Group, SMX Convention Center, Central Business Park, and SM Estates. This initiative builds on the recently signed partnership among the four organizations to streamline event operations within the SMX Convention Center and the Mall of Asia Complex.
As the official event forwarder for the country’s premier maritime trade exhibition, 2GO hosted an exhibitors’ briefing to help participants prepare for the event and ensure smooth coordination among key stakeholders responsible for venue operations.
Carrying the theme “Empowering Maritime Excellence: Advancing a Sustainable Blue Economy,” BEACON Expo 2026 is expected to gather maritime industry leaders, regulatory partners, and suppliers across the country. Through the enhanced logistics framework, exhibitors can now experience a more convenient process for transporting exhibit materials, securing permits, and coordinating ingress and egress activities.
“By simplifying logistics and permit facilitation, we allow exhibitors to focus on what matters most: showcasing their products, engaging with customers, and contributing to industry development,” said Faye Alonzo, Business Unit Head of 2GO Forwarding. “Through 2GO-SMX Events Logistics, we are providing a single point of coordination that streamlines processes and supports exhibitors from preparation through event completion.”
The exhibitors’ briefing brought together the event organizer Maritime League of the Philippines, exhibitors, contractors, SMX venue managers, media representatives, and 2GO logistics teams to align expectations ahead of the expo. The session provided guidance on event requirements, booth protocols, logistics procedures, venue operations, and timelines, enabling exhibitors to plan more effectively and avoid operational delays.
Through the partnership, 2GO facilitates permit applications on behalf of contractors and exhibitors, coordinates endorsements with SM Estates, processes submissions with CBP, and delivers end-to-end logistics support covering ingress, event operations, and pull-out activities. The integrated approach reduces administrative burden while ensuring compliance with venue and estate requirements.
The initiative also supports a more collaborative environment among all parties involved in event execution. By strengthening coordination between exhibitors, contractors, venue operators, and regulatory authorities, the partnership helps create a smoother and more organized event experience for everyone involved.
As preparations continue for BEACON Expo & Conference 2026, the collaboration demonstrates how integrated logistics solutions can help elevate industry events and support the growing needs of the Philippine maritime sector.
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