Finance

March 28, 2016

Konga launches same day delivery, liberalises logistics solution

Nigeria’s online marketplace, Konga.com, has unveiled a same-day delivery service for orders placed same day within Lagos.

This is even as it launched the ‘Keep On Shipping’ KOS Delivery Service which liberalises Konga’s hitherto exclusive logistics service, K-Express, allowing Konga ship orders for other businesses and individuals besides Konga.

Speaking at the media launch of the two services in Lagos, Konga’s new CEO, Shola Adekoya said: “Konga is launching two game changers, same day dselivery and rebranding our proprietary nationwide logistics service from K-Express to KOS built to improve delivery capabilities. With Same Day Delivery, when you place order on Konga for an item before11am, rest assured that your item will be delivered to you the same day. When you order after 11AM, the item will be delivered to you on or before 12 noon the next day. This service is available from Monday through Saturday in Lagos metropolis for now but will expand to other locations across the country shortly.”

Also speaking, Konga’s Director of Fulfilment Operations, Wale Adisa said: “With the experience built over 18 months and with reach in all the state capitals in Nigeria, KOS has been rebranded to grow the ecosystem by opening up Konga’s ability to deliver promptly and in good condition to corporate bodies, e-commerce and individuals in all the 36 states in Nigeria.”