Aboitiz Transport System (ATSC) Corporation's (ATS) history dates back to May 26, 1949 with the establishment of William Lines, Inc., a passenger and cargo shipping company headquartered in Cebu. On December 21, 1995, ATS consolidated its resources and expertise with two other Cebu based companies, namely, Carlos A. Gothong Lines, Inc. and Aboitiz Shipping Corporation. This marked the birth of William, Gothong & Aboitiz, Inc. (WG&A). In 2002, Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) acquired the combined holdings of the Chiongbian and Gothong Group. Subsequently, the company changed its registered corporate name from WG&A to its present one, which the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved in February 2004. ATS is an integrated transport solutions provider in the Philippines. Its principal business units are engaged in the movement of people operating under brand names "SuperFerry", "SuperCat", and "Cebu Ferries", and the movement of cargos operating under the brand name "2GO". The company's array of services geared towards cargo movements includes containerization, roll-on roll-off (RoRo) services, logistics and supply chain solutions. ATS also provides ship management and manpower solutions worldwide under the Aboitiz-Jebsen group of companies. The company's extensive presence throughout the country is carried out through its branch operations and agency networks. These are located primarily in Bacolod, Batangas, Cagayan de Oro, Calapan, Cebu, Coron, Cotabato, Davao, Dipolog, Dumaguete, General Santos, Iligan, Iloilo, Jagna, Manila, Nasipit, Ormoc, Ozamis, Puerto Princesa, Surigao, Tagbilaran, and Zamboanga. ATS has eight (8) operating subsidiaries and affiliates, namely, Aboitiz One, Inc., Aboitiz Jebsen Bulk Transport Corp., Jebsen Maritime Inc., Aboitiz Jebsen Manpower Solutions, Inc., Jebsen Management (BVI) Limited, Supercat Fast Ferry Corp., Zoom In Packages, Inc. and MCC Transport Philippines, Inc. Source: SEC Form 17-A (2008)