In the world of logistics there are those who provide transport, and those who have goods to transport. Goload is the magic ingredient that brings the two together.

Goload is an online platform that connects customers with expert transporters. Think of it as an online marketplace where transporters outbid each other for your load, using our innovative reverse auction bidding system.This could save customers up to 65% on transport costs. By giving transporters a load both ways, they save on unnecessary fuel costs, and also help to reduce net emissions. Clearly, efficiency is good both for profit and for the planet.

Goload’s founder and CEO, Derek Townsend, has worked in the logistics industry since the early 90s. The experience he amassed while working for many freight and courier companies has given him a unique insights into the shortcomings of the industry. One of his first ventures was to connect independent transporters, such as owner-drivers, with companies as outsourced transport partners. While this filled a much-needed gap in the market, it was still very hard for general public to access reliable transporters without having to complete complicated credit applications and contracts. The only viable option up to now has been to scour classified ads and ask friends and acquaintances for recommendations. Goload was born to make quality transport much more accessible and user-friendly for everyone.

“Goload was established with a mission to become the PRIMARY networking platform to the transport industry by empowering customers and transport providers to connect in a safe and neutral environment. Throughout the history of business, people have used data to make informed decisions. Goload endeavours to provide the most ACTIONABLE platform with insight, data and a source of valuable information for both our customers and transport service providers. Oh! And did I mention we on a mission to help eliminate CO2 emissions, one exhaust fume at a time.” - Derek Townsend, Goload Founder.

As a company, we are so much more than just an online platform. We are fully committed to service excellence and ongoing support of all our customers and partners. We also know that, where innovation is sparked, imitation is sure to follow. Therefore we are fully committed to keep developing and refining our products, as well as to keep innovating in order to stay at the forefront of our industry. Above all, we strive to always remain an ethical company, to distinguish us from so many others who put profit above people. Finally, aside from striving to revolutionise logistics for everyone, we want to do it while keeping the fun in the workplace. After all, our happiness is sure to trickle down to our customers. In fact, our friendly support team can always be reached by email or live chat.

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Matchbox is a free and innovative new app that is revolutionizing the freight industry, connecting shippers and transporters directly in real time. This Durban-based tech is cleverly named after its ability to literally match “boxes” or containers with transporters. 

The idea for Matchbox was conceived in April 2016 by a team with over 40 years’ combined experience in logistics in Africa. 

“We’re industry insiders and could clearly see the gap in the market. We started Matchbox to simplify the current process to find, book, track and pay for road transport in Africa,” said Anton Potgieter, Founder of Matchbox. “There is similar tech successfully operating in the US and Asia that can clearly work here in South Africa that will bring transparency and efficiency to road transport and reduce the cost of logistics in Africa.” 

Both transporters and shippers stand to benefit tremendously from this new mobile app as it aims to assist owner-operators, local, and regional fleets to increase their loads and expand business. Transporters can look forward to “no more wasted space” by signing up for alerts to nearby jobs being auctioned to the best bidder while in turn typically offering shippers a lower rate than current industry standards.  

Thus far the response to Matchbox has been incredibly positive. Tommy van Deventer, owner of Euroblitz, shares, “I found a load on Matchbox for one of my trucks that needed a return load from Durban. I quoted on the load and my quote was accepted by the cargo owner, all of this was done within 30 minutes, online and without one phone call.” 

The app has the added benefit of its Transport Management System (TMS) which helps transporters manage their fleet and assign drivers to respond to jobs. Local driver, David Moghatla, confirms: “I downloaded the Matchbox app on my phone and my manager could send me all the load details straight on the phone, it was easy.” 

Development was finalized in January 2017 and post a robust and thorough beta testing period Matchbox launches publicly in August 2017.  

Key innovations to move the industry forward

The innovative advantages of MATCHBOX include:

• Allows shippers to choose their transporters from a verified database that lists their ratings from customers as well as their ongoing performance.
  
  
• Live tracking is available on each load with free Transport Management Service for each transporterTransporters bid on each load, which ensures shippers get the best rates and transporters increase productivity.
  
  
• Fast pay is enabled via electronic pod’s and options for payment on pod
  
  
• MATCHBOX vet and verify all transporters on the platform with goods in transit insurance in place. 

“Matchbox is set to be a success in South Africa, and our immediate future plan is to target deployment in East Africa next year,” says Potgieter.   

Whether you are a shipper or a transporter, logistics are made easier and more efficient via the online support and live chat. Matchbox gives you end-to-end control of all your shipments through one compact portal.

Matchbox is available for Android and currently operates in the South African market.

Visit the website, Matchbox.bid, for more information.