Chargel is a digital freight platform that connects shippers with carriers in Francophone West Africa, utilizing real-time tracking and flexible payment options to enhance logistics efficiency. The platform addresses the challenges of fleet management and cargo visibility, enabling shippers to optimize their supply chain while reducing empty miles for carriers.
Funding
$3.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
GFFounders
Product
Problem
Shippers and carriers in Francophone West Africa face challenges with inefficient fleet management and a lack of real-time cargo visibility, leading to increased costs and logistical complexities. The traditional methods of connecting shippers and carriers often result in empty miles for transporters and difficulties in tracking goods for shippers.
Solution
Chargel offers a digital freight network that connects shippers and carriers in Francophone West Africa, streamlining the logistics process through an intelligent platform. The platform enables shippers to efficiently find available trucks and optimize their supply chain, while carriers gain access to more missions and opportunities to increase earnings. By digitizing the road freight transport network, Chargel provides real-time tracking, cargo security, and flexible payment options, ensuring seamless flow of goods and end-to-end service. The platform also offers value-added services such as GPS trackers and assistance with fuel purchases and repairs.
Target Audience
Chargel primarily targets shippers seeking operational efficiency and real-time tracking, as well as carriers looking to increase their access to missions and improve earnings in the Francophone West Africa region.
Features
- Web and mobile app interfaces for shippers to submit requests and book trucks instantly or in advance
- Real-time shipment tracking via GPS for both shippers and carriers
- Electronic proof of delivery upon arrival
- Carrier benefits including quick payments and pre-financing options
- Access to a network of over 3,000 trucks in Senegal
- Insurance coverage for goods transported through the platform