Quicargo is an online platform that connects businesses with available truck capacity in real time, utilizing a digital freight network to optimize logistics across Europe. By matching shipments with empty or partially loaded trucks, Quicargo reduces transportation costs and minimizes CO2 emissions, addressing the inefficiency of one in two trucks operating without cargo.
Funding
$8M 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.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many businesses face challenges in optimizing their logistics operations across Europe due to fragmented carrier networks and a lack of real-time visibility, leading to inefficiencies and increased costs. A significant portion of trucks operate empty or partially loaded, contributing to unnecessary CO2 emissions and environmental impact.
Solution
Quicargo offers a digital freight platform that connects businesses with a network of reliable carriers throughout Europe, optimizing road transport for pallets, parcels, and oversized goods. By matching shipments with available truck capacity in real-time, Quicargo reduces the number of empty trucks on the road, lowering transportation costs and minimizing environmental impact. The platform provides instant quotes, seamless integration with existing systems via API, and real-time tracking, enabling businesses to manage their logistics efficiently. Quicargo supports various shipment types, including LTL, FTL, and groupage, catering to diverse transportation needs.
Target Audience
Quicargo primarily serves small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger businesses, including freight forwarders, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and e-commerce companies, seeking to optimize their European logistics operations.
Features
- Instant quoting and booking for pallet and parcel shipments across Europe
- Access to a network of 300+ vetted partner carriers
- Real-time track and trace functionality for shipment visibility
- API integration with TMS, ERP, and e-commerce platforms like Transsmart, Paazl, and Picqer
- Support for various shipment types: pallets, parcels, oversized items, LTL, FTL, and groupage
- Options for shipping to Amazon (FBA) and Bol.com marketplaces
- Automated matching algorithm to optimize truck space and reduce empty kilometers
- Digital consignment notes for streamlined documentation
- Freight cost calculator, loading meter calculator, and parcel girth calculator tools