IN A bid to strengthen its presence in Mindanao and provide more efficient logistics solutions to businesses in Iligan City, Gothong Southern, one of the country's largest shipping and cargo companies, continued its expansion with the opening of its new branch in the city on May 25, 2025.
Marking the company's physical presence in Iligan City, this event not only introduces new freight routes from and to the city but also facilitates smoother trade and commerce as Gothong Southern continues its support in the growth of industries.
"We want to help grow the business of the stakeholders and once their business is growing, so as with us. It's a win-win situation between two parties engaging in this kind of business," Napoleon Bugarin Jr., Gothong Southern's national sales director, said.
The opening of the Iligan branch is a strategic move to better serve the manufacturing and industrial sectors of not only the city but also Northern Mindanao. It enables Gothong Southern to provide localized support, quicker response times, and customized logistics solutions tailored to the needs of Iligan's vibrant economy.
Moreover, by establishing a presence in Iligan City, Gothong Southern aims to foster local economic growth by empowering small and medium-sized enterprises with reliable logistics solutions.
"We want to help these small and medium enterprise businessmen. We understand their need for upgrading their system like basic inventory management or system like monitoring. We want to help them for them to grow as well sa kanilang businesses, especially in monitoring so it will be seamless," Bugarin said.
The company's national sales director further shared Gothong Southern's other services as the company not only provides shipping services but also end-to-end supply chain solutions, which involve comprehensive fleet solutions covering land and sea transportation tailored to client needs.
Gothong Southern's expansion into Iligan City marks a milestone in its nationwide growth strategy. With its comprehensive supply chain solutions and commitment to excellence, the company is poised to be a key partner in Northern Mindanao's economic development. (Jo Ann Saplad)