Transport logistics is an industry that has been a headache and incessant stress factor full of red-tape and the expected corruption undercurrent across many of our African nations. Covid-19 made it worse as the world screeched to a stand-still. Since its 2017 launch in Lagos, Kobo360 has grown steadily in-spite of the COVID-19 pandemic. In true Kobo-fashion, the Squad swiftly implemented measures to mitigate risk and ensure continuity in order to keep the wheels of Africa moving. Kobo360 launched their Global Logistics Operating System [G-LOS] which provided remote access to the supply chain and enabled businesses to continue as usual. G-LOS will also power trade and commerce across Africa, meaning we’ll be ready to take up space once the AfCFTA comes into effect in 2021.
“Logistics is a business rooted in trust. The businesses we serve don’t sign up with us just because we can do logistics, they rely on us to figure out how to jump through the hoops of infrastructure deficit – and we deliver. Our customers are our biggest advocate, their expectations of us literally pushed us to be the leader in our industry.“
By implementing an aggressive growth strategy, Kobo360 onboarded over 50,000 trucks and drivers on theirs smart-logistics platform, moved over 2 billion kg of goods, and launched in Côte d’Ivoire in the midst of the pandemic. Kobo360 now has a physical presence in six countries and moves goods across 16 African markets. As a result, thousands of drivers earn a steady income and plan towards financial independence. This is the future of Africa’s logistics industry -integrity and passion for community empowerment, economic development, and innovation that makes positive impacts for consumers, transporters, as well as businesses.
