{"id":10400,"date":"2022-06-23T09:22:45","date_gmt":"2022-06-23T07:22:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/?p=10400"},"modified":"2024-03-20T13:20:08","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T11:20:08","slug":"a-smart-logistics-firm-empowering-e-commerce-in-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/a-smart-logistics-firm-empowering-e-commerce-in-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"How a smart logistics firm empowers e-commerce in Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cPargo is a smart logistics company. We offer companies a comprehensive last-mile delivery solution which aims to create access for anybody in Africa.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turning challenges into opportunities<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pargo.co.za\/\">Pargo<\/a> was founded in 2015 when co-founders Derk Hoekert and Lars Veul decided to do something about the huge e-commerce parcel backlog caused by the national post office strike. They decided to create a convenient pickup point network, including areas and communities that were previously out of reach of normal delivery routes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today Pargo has a network of more than 3000 points for online retail purchases and aims to have a pickup point within ten minutes of every South African. While the company originally launched as a Click &amp; Collect solution, it has since grown into a complete tech-driven logistics service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lars Veul explains: \u201cLast-mile delivery is Africa\u2019s single biggest problem, holding back the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">enormous potential for online retail growth. At Pargo we are on a mission to solve this problem and become a key enabler for e-commerce growth on the continent.\u201d&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using technology to solve real-world problems<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The success of the business is a mix of technology and people. \u201cAll our solutions are tech-driven and data-led. We also put a lot of effort into finding the right staff,\u201d explains Lars. \u201cWe believe a great part of our success stems from fostering a happy, healthy team, a great office with 360-degree views of Cape Town, an above-average leave day policy, medical aid, bonus scheme and, above all, a uniting mission that\u2019s purpose-driven and meaningful.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Innovation has always been central to reaching Pargo\u2019s vision and has helped the company onboard some of the largest clients in the region. Their solutions have received plenty of recognition through industry awards too. Pargo was a finalist at the FNB Business Innovation Awards, the co-founders won the Founder of The Year award at the Global Startup Awards in 2019 and Pargo came third in the BCX Digital Innovation Award: SME category in 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10421\" src=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/In-Article_Pargo-Smart-Logistics-Firm_Process-758x474.jpg\" alt=\"xneelo customer\" width=\"758\" height=\"474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/In-Article_Pargo-Smart-Logistics-Firm_Process-758x474.jpg 758w, https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/In-Article_Pargo-Smart-Logistics-Firm_Process-380x237.jpg 380w, https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/In-Article_Pargo-Smart-Logistics-Firm_Process-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/In-Article_Pargo-Smart-Logistics-Firm_Process-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/In-Article_Pargo-Smart-Logistics-Firm_Process.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 758px) 100vw, 758px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opening the doors of e-commerce to Africa<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The company\u2019s mission is to create access for anybody in Africa, despite the delivery challenges facing the local <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/new-report-outlines-the-learning-needs-of-south-african-e-commerce-entrepreneurs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">e-commerce<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> industry.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cA huge part of the population is excluded from online shopping as a result of it,\u201d says Lars. \u201cInconclusive addresses in townships, vast rural areas and gated communities make traditional delivery as a stand-alone option very challenging. We want to enable shoppers to receive their online orders wherever and whenever it suits them \u2013 whether they reside in urban areas, rural areas, townships or beyond.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the innovations include a range of Pargo <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pargo.co.za\/pargo-plugins\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plugins<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which allow WordPress and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/wordpress-hosting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managed WordPress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> website owners using WooCommerce or Shopify to add Pargo as a delivery option at checkout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A solid stable, foundation<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/why-smes-should-invest-in-web-hosting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">digital presence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an essential part of this mission, not only for establishing the company\u2019s credibility with new leads and partners, but also for allowing customers to track their parcels in real-time, and engage with the brand. Being able to automate their systems was crucial.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIn the age of technology, a digital presence is a prerequisite for most companies, &#8221; says Lars.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe have a longstanding relationship with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">xneelo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that started when they were still called Hetzner. We are very impressed with their product offering and overall customer service and we believe that they\u2019re offering gives us a competitive advantage within our industry.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWhen it comes to DNS hosting, we value simplicity and we\u2019ve found the products from xneelo to be simple and straightforward. In addition, since we have worked with and know the folk at xneelo, we can trust the product and the service they provide.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false,"plain":"<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cPargo is a smart logistics company. We offer companies a comprehensive last-mile delivery solution which aims to create access for anybody in Africa.\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/blockquote>\n<!-- \/wp:quote -->\n\n<h2><span >Turning challenges into opportunities<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span ><a href=\"https:\/\/pargo.co.za\/\">Pargo<\/a> was founded in 2015 when co-founders Derk Hoekert and Lars Veul decided to do something about the huge e-commerce parcel backlog caused by the national post office strike. They decided to create a convenient pickup point network, including areas and communities that were previously out of reach of normal delivery routes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span >Today Pargo has a network of more than 3000 points for online retail purchases and aims to have a pickup point within ten minutes of every South African. While the company originally launched as a Click &amp; Collect solution, it has since grown into a complete tech-driven logistics service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span >Lars Veul explains: \u201cLast-mile delivery is Africa\u2019s single biggest problem, holding back the <\/span><span >enormous potential for online retail growth. At Pargo we are on a mission to solve this problem and become a key enabler for e-commerce growth on the continent.\u201d&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span >Using technology to solve real-world problems<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span >The success of the business is a mix of technology and people. \u201cAll our solutions are tech-driven and data-led. We also put a lot of effort into finding the right staff,\u201d explains Lars. \u201cWe believe a great part of our success stems from fostering a happy, healthy team, a great office with 360-degree views of Cape Town, an above-average leave day policy, medical aid, bonus scheme and, above all, a uniting mission that\u2019s purpose-driven and meaningful.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span >Innovation has always been central to reaching Pargo\u2019s vision and has helped the company onboard some of the largest clients in the region. Their solutions have received plenty of recognition through industry awards too. Pargo was a finalist at the FNB Business Innovation Awards, the co-founders won the Founder of The Year award at the Global Startup Awards in 2019 and Pargo came third in the BCX Digital Innovation Award: SME category in 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10421\" src=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/In-Article_Pargo-Smart-Logistics-Firm_Process-758x474.jpg\" alt=\"xneelo customer\" width=\"758\" height=\"474\"><\/p>\n<h2><span >Opening the doors of e-commerce to Africa<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span >The company\u2019s mission is to create access for anybody in Africa, despite the delivery challenges facing the local <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/new-report-outlines-the-learning-needs-of-south-african-e-commerce-entrepreneurs\/\"><span >e-commerce<\/span><\/a><span > industry.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span >\u201cA huge part of the population is excluded from online shopping as a result of it,\u201d says Lars. \u201cInconclusive addresses in townships, vast rural areas and gated communities make traditional delivery as a stand-alone option very challenging. We want to enable shoppers to receive their online orders wherever and whenever it suits them \u2013 whether they reside in urban areas, rural areas, townships or beyond.\"&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span >One of the innovations include a range of Pargo <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pargo.co.za\/pargo-plugins\/\"><span >plugins<\/span><\/a><span > which allow WordPress and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/wordpress-hosting\/\"><span >Managed WordPress<\/span><\/a><span > website owners using WooCommerce or Shopify to add Pargo as a delivery option at checkout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span >A solid stable, foundation<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span >Having a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/insights\/why-smes-should-invest-in-web-hosting\/\"><span >digital presence<\/span><\/a><span > is an essential part of this mission, not only for establishing the company\u2019s credibility with new leads and partners, but also for allowing customers to track their parcels in real-time, and engage with the brand. Being able to automate their systems was crucial.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span >\u201cIn the age of technology, a digital presence is a prerequisite for most companies, '' says Lars.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span >\u201cWe have a longstanding relationship with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/xneelo.co.za\/\"><span >xneelo<\/span><\/a><span > that started when they were still called Hetzner. We are very impressed with their product offering and overall customer service and we believe that they\u2019re offering gives us a competitive advantage within our industry.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cWhen it comes to DNS hosting, we value simplicity and we\u2019ve found the products from xneelo to be simple and straightforward. In addition, since we have worked with and know the folk at xneelo, we can trust the product and the service they provide.\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/blockquote>\n<!-- \/wp:quote -->"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cPargo is a smart logistics company. 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