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Type | Subsidiary |
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Industry | Shipping |
Founded | 2005 |
Founder | Bob "Roberto" Gothong |
Headquarters | , |
Area served | Philippines |
Key people | Roberto D. Gothong, CEO Charles Robert Gothong, President |
Services | Logistics, Freight |
Parent | One Wilson Place Holdings, Inc. |
Website | gothong |
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