SEND is a digital freight forwarder and customs broker that provides a unified platform for managing air, ocean, and inland freight logistics across Africa, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and documentation. By offering real-time tracking, cost transparency, and seamless integration with existing systems, SEND enhances supply chain visibility and control for businesses engaged in African trade.
Funding
$250K 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.
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Product
Problem
Businesses engaged in African trade face challenges with fragmented logistics, lack of transparency, and complexities in navigating customs and regulatory requirements. Traditional freight forwarding often lacks real-time visibility and efficient digital tools, leading to delays and increased costs.
Solution
SEND offers a unified digital platform designed to streamline freight forwarding and customs brokerage services across Africa. The platform provides real-time tracking, cost transparency, and tools for managing air, ocean, and inland freight. By digitizing customs processes and integrating with existing systems, SEND enhances supply chain visibility, simplifies bookings, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, empowering businesses to optimize their African trade operations.
Target Audience
SEND primarily targets businesses involved in import and export activities within Africa, including manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.
Features
- Online booking and collaboration tools for managing shipments and inviting suppliers/buyers
- Real-time tracking and visibility of cargo movement with notifications
- Integration capabilities with TMS and ERP systems like SAP, Salesforce, and Quickbooks
- Air freight services for time-critical shipments with consolidator relationships
- Ocean freight services (LCL and FCL) from origin to destination, including trucking
- Inland transport solutions via trucking and barging partners
- Digitized customs clearance processes across Africa with professional support
- Document management tools for efficient handling of shipping documents