Kargo Tech Expands Market Coverage to SME Players

Kargo Tech releases new features in the Kargo Shipper application to expand market coverage. Now, apart from serving B2B shippers, this online logistics service provider platform also offers digital solutions for the logistics needs of Small and Medium Businesses.

Through an application that was previously launched in November 2019, Kargo Tech is now expanding its service focus from only B2B shippers to millions of Indonesian SMEs to provide digital solutions for their logistics needs.

UKM is indeed one of the business sectors that contributes greatly to the national economy. According to data from the Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs, this business sector contributed around 57.8 percent of the national gross domestic product (GDP) in 2018. This figure is equivalent to IDR 8,573.9 trillion of the 2018 GDP which reached IDR 14,838.3 trillion.

“To support the Indonesian government’s efforts in [encouraging] the digitization of SMEs, Kargo Tech has developed new features that make it easier for Indonesian SMEs to accelerate the process towards digitization, as well as implement a more effective and efficient operational system,” said Tiger Fang, the CEO in a written statement.

Tiger said that SMEs as shippers or shippers can enjoy all the benefits of the Kargo Tech platform, including the extensive transporter network.

Features Offered by Kargo for Users

Shipping rates at Kargo Tech are based on an algorithm that provides convenience and security for Shipper in a transparent manner. Besides, there are options for an upfront payment and real-time tracking that can minimize possible disruptions in the shipping process.

One of the SMEs who have used the services at Kargo Tech, Upi, admitted that the new features in the application have changed their business positively.

“Moreover, in accessing thousands of trucks with fast and transparent price information, plus real-time truck tracking access to ensure the location and status of deliveries,” said Upi, telling her experience.

Given the important role of the logistics sector in supporting many business sectors, Kargo Tech has the vision to organize the Indonesian logistics industry using technology.

“With this new feature in the Kargo Shipper App, we are sure that it can be the right solution in helping Shipper SMEs who depend on shipping goods to all corners of Indonesia to smoothen their operations and strengthen their business as one of Indonesia’s strongest economic pillars,” said Tiger closing his statement.

Many MSMEs are Helped by the Presence of Kargo’s Latest Services

SME shippers (Shippers) can enjoy all the benefits on the Kargo Tech platform including an extensive transporter network. The process of finding transporter is made easier with the Kargo Tech Shipper application.

Pricing based on an instant algorithm provides convenience and security for Shipper from hidden costs plus an upfront payment feature and a direct tracking feature that will minimize the possibility of interruptions in the shipping process.

Through the application, now SME shippers no longer have to wait long to complete the negotiation process and confirm the availability of trucks. Payment and shipping processes are handled safely and reliably by the Kargo Tech team from start to finish so that SMEs can deliver goods without worry.

“The new feature of the Kargo Shipper App has changed my business, especially in accessing thousands of trucks with fast and transparent pricing information, plus real-time truck tracking access to ensure the point of location and delivery status,” added Upi, one of Kargo Tech’s UKM shipper.

In addition, Tiger revealed that managing the Indonesian logistics industry through technology is Kargo Tech’s vision, along with easy logistics solutions for shippers, transporters, and driver-partners.

With this new feature in the Kargo Shipper App, Kargo Tech believed they can be the right solution in helping SME shippers who depend on shipping goods to all corners of Indonesia to smoothen their operations and strengthen their business.