A NEW Filipino-owned logistics application, which aims to compete head on with foreign-backed apps, was launched on Wednesday. The new app, dubbed as the Carga Backload Solution application, hopes to tap those empty trucks that go back to their respective areas nationwide.
Carga has launched the new application, which the company said, hopes to help small and medium-sized firms that operate outside of Metro Manila.
Company Chief Executive Officer Samson Lato said they have a fleet of about 150 trucks owned by five companies, which include his own firm that has a fleet of about 20 units.
“There are about 480,000 trucks registered at the LTO [Land Transportation Office], and most of these are private trucks that deliver their own cargo. They have the same problem of returning empty,” Lato said during the media launch of the app.
Logistics apps like Transportify and Lalamove, both backed by foreign-owned companies, carry front-loads, but they normally return empty to their respective garages. These firms’ rates usually include a double charge, one for going to the delivery area, and the other one for going back.
Carga’s app will only use those trucks that go back empty.
“The Carga app envisions to ease traffic congestion by reducing the volume of empty trucks on the road. It also helps small and medium enterprises meet their cargo and shipping needs without having to purchase their own trucks,” the company said.
The idea behind the backload solution business was born because of Lato’s personal experience on ferrying engineering materials and equipment for their company, MJAS Zenith. The company would frequently dispatch truckloads of materials to their branches in Cebu and Davao via Roro, only to have these trucks return to Manila empty.
“Why not optimize all resources and the truck’s travel home by carrying load?” Lato asked.
It offers several vehicle model options like forward and semi-forward trucks, as well as four to 12-wheeler trucks from its own fleet and partner corporate and private truckers. Carga regularly dispatches trucks all over Luzon and to any point in the Visayas and Mindanao via Roro. It still has to offer products for containerized cargo, which also return empty.
Carga’s app will start operating starting today and will begin accepting applications from the truckers and the shippers, as well.
Lato promised a cheaper rate of about 10 percent of the shipping rate, compared with its competitors that offers between 20 percent to 30 percent.
Set to start accepting cargo on February 6, Carga paves the way for accessible delivery of goods and commodities for everyone, anytime, nationwide. So far, its service area is from Aparri down to Davao.
With Carga’s transparent pricing and flexibility, shippers and truckers can find the best deals, ensure reliable and cost effective transport, hasten farm to market transportation, and create more business opportunities.
“Carga will charge per volume. Our rates are 40 percent to 60 percent cheaper than regular logistics rates since its back load only,” said Carga Chief Information Officer Allan Catu.
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