This archive report was first published on 13 October 2019.
Published on October 13, 2019, the Kenya Revenue Authority and the Kenya Ports Authority initially proposed shifting cargo transportation from Mombasa Port to Nairobi through the Standard Gauge Railways. Although the policy direction has been shelved for now, truck drivers and owners are opposed to it and are pushing for further dialogue on how best the policy measure can be implemented.
According to a KPMG 2014 report, organizations of the future are destined to be digital by default. In response to this reality, app developers and investors in the logistics business are converging to explore ways of addressing some of the existing and emerging challenges that continue to threaten their future.
Amitruck, a web and mobile-based application that connects vans, pick-ups, and trucks to potential customers, was unveiled in Kenya early this year. The app provides a safe, simple way for customers to transport their goods while accessing competitive rates and tracking them in real-time. For truck owners and drivers, Amitruck offers access to more business outside of their networks and full control of their trucks and what jobs they engage in.
Mark Mwangi, CEO and Co-Founder of Amitruck, emphasized the importance of addressing concerns such as trust, payment, and fulfillment in online trade transactions. To address these concerns, Amitruck has implemented rating and vetting systems for drivers and vehicles, holds payment in escrow as an independent party, and acts as a neutral go-between to help resolve any challenges that may arise.
Related Topics: Standard Gauge Railways, SGR, Cargo
