A new startup, Clickoot, is aiming to provide an Amazon-like next-day delivery system in Pakistan. We take a closer look at the company’s advantages over incumbent logistics providers and its plans for expansion. This article also discusses poster’s acquisition of Call Courier and its expansion plans.
Clickoot aims to provide an Amazon-style next-day delivery service
The idea of a Pakistan-based delivery service is not completely unheard of. Amazon already hosts millions of independent sellers on its Marketplace platform, but they must submit identifying information and banking details. The majority of these sellers come from the U.S. and China, and in Pakistan, the e-commerce sector is not nearly as developed. In fact, many sellers are not even registered on Amazon.
In Pakistan, the e-commerce delivery system is ripe with opportunity. However, the big players have not been able to create a truly technology-driven ecosystem to serve the local market, preventing many small businesses from benefiting from digital trade. Clickoot aims to solve this problem by using a network of delivery agents (80% employee-owned) to deliver packages directly to consumers.
Bykea is another example. The app connects customers with motorbike couriers to deliver their orders. Its technology is available in English and Urdu, and its drivers are licensed and GPS-tracked. Bykea has sixteen delivery hubs around Pakistan. When a user makes a purchase, the system picks up their product and assigns it to a bag. This bag is then delivered by one of its delivery agents.
The delivery services in Pakistan include Clickoot, Airlift, Parcel Monkey, and Bykea. Clickoot focuses on first-mile delivery while Airlift and Parcel Monkey focuses on inside-city deliveries. Together, the four companies service over 1,000 eCommerce sites.
PostEx, the fintech company, has recently acquired logistics service provider Call Courier in a bid to become the biggest e-commerce delivery company in Pakistan by 2022. The startup plans to serve 1.3 million users and 8,000 merchants across Pakistan. The company also plans to launch more fintech products, such as a cash-on-delivery solution.
PostEx’s plans for expansion
As the e-commerce industry continues to grow in Pakistan, PostEx is expanding its services to meet the demand of e-commerce companies. The company recently received the largest seed round of funding in Pakistan. The funding will be used to expand the company’s technology platform, add new services, and grow its team.
PostEx is making major changes to its logistics business. It has acquired Call Courier, a logistics provider that helps online merchants ship products. This acquisition will result in the combined entity being able to process 50,000 orders daily. The company did not disclose the deal’s value. The company will continue to focus on providing quality service for consumers.
PostEx is acquiring logistics company Call Courier to help support e-commerce companies in Pakistan. This move will increase PostEx’s service offerings and make it the leading e-commerce provider in the country. This acquisition will allow PostEx to offer a full suite of services to e-commerce businesses in Pakistan, including finance and logistics.
PostEx is a Lahore-based fintech startup that recently raised $1.5 million in a seed round led by MSA Capital. Other investors included Zayn Capital and Shorooq Partners. The company also has the backing of Arbisoft’s CEO.
PostEx is a hybrid logistics provider. Its upfront cash payments eliminate long payment cycles and help merchants improve cash flow. As a result, PostEx is able to offer more affordable financial products to help merchants expand and grow their businesses. The company’s growth has been accelerated compared to traditional financial providers.
