By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo
Logidoo and Skynet, two industry leaders in logistics and transportation, have formed a strategic alliance to revolutionize African trade. This groundbreaking partnership is set to significantly reduce transit times across major African trade routes, accelerating the movement of goods and boosting economic growth.
Since joining forces in January 2024, Logidoo and Skynet have accelerated supply chains, bringing China, Europe, and South Africa closer to West African markets. With smart groupage solutions at the core, this collaboration is not just moving goods faster—it’s driving Africa’s economic growth to new heights.
Logidoo’s partnership with Skynet, now in its ninth month, has proven to be a major improvement for their operations. Skynet as the world’s largest global franchise express network is at the right place at the right time to capitalise on the opportunities in Africa.
The impact of this collaboration has been particularly pronounced in three main corridors crucial to Logidoo’s strategic focus on simplifying the movement of goods and expanding its market presence across Africa.
The China to West Africa corridor has seen significant improvements in shipping efficiency, reducing transit times for goods from China, one of the region’s largest suppliers. This enhancement has been crucial for businesses that rely on timely deliveries of Chinese imports, improving delivery services and customer satisfaction.
The Europe to West Africa route now benefits from cost-effective, streamlined cross-border processes, essential for industries relying on European suppliers and manufacturers. Meanwhile, the South Africa to West Africa corridor, crucial for intra-African trade, has been strengthened, ensuring smoother transport of goods and expanding market reach across the continent.
“Through this partnership, we’ve not only expanded our operational capabilities but we’re now able to offer our clients more efficient, cost-effective, and reliable shipping options than ever before, particularly along these vital trade routes”, said Tamsir Ousmane Traore, CEO of Logidoo.
The primary focus of the Logidoo-Skynet partnership has been implementing advanced groupage strategies. This allows for the consolidation of multiple shipments into single loads, optimising transport capacity and significantly reducing costs. As a result, Logidoo has achieved significant cost reductions by minimising empty transport space and solving issues like high shipping fees and inefficient routing.
This partnership has cut transit times by up to 40%, substantially improved operational efficiency, and remarkably increased customer satisfaction.As Skynet expands its footprint in Africa and the Middle East, this partnership with Logidoo highlights its commitment to fostering more efficient trade routes across emerging markets.
Chaminda Gunasekera, Managing Director of Skynet – Asia and Australia, emphasised: “Working with Logidoo has allowed us to tap into the immense potential of the African logistics market. Our combined expertise has resulted in a more efficient logistics network that benefits businesses across multiple continents.”
Logidoo continues to innovate and expand its services – the company remains committed to forging strategic partnerships that add value for clients and contribute to Africa’s logistics infrastructure development.
“The positive impact of our partnership with Skynet extends beyond just our business,” added Traore. “We’re contributing to the broader goal of making African trade more efficient and accessible. This collaboration is a significant step towards realising our vision of a more connected and prosperous Africa.”
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