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Jumia & UPS partner to expand logistics services
Jumia will use its logistics infrastructure network to provide services for United Parcel Services customers in Africa. The partnership will also see Jumia access UPS’s network across 220 countries. Let’s get more on this partnership and CNBC Africa is joined by the senior vice president of logistics, at Jumia Group, Apoorva Kumar.
Fri, 08 Apr 2022 11:39:58 GMT
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- Jumia and UPS join forces to enhance logistics services in Africa, leveraging Jumia's extensive network and UPS's global reach.
- The partnership aims to facilitate cross-border trade, enabling consumers in Africa to access a wider range of products and services from around the world.
- Jumia's experience in building a strong logistics business over the years has positioned the company as a key player in driving economic growth and improving connectivity in Africa.
Jumia, the leading e-commerce platform in Africa, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with United Parcel Service (UPS) to expand logistics services across the continent. This strategic collaboration will leverage Jumia's extensive logistics infrastructure network to provide services for UPS customers in Africa while also granting Jumia access to UPS's global network spanning 220 countries. In a recent interview on CNBC Africa, Apoorva Kumar, the Senior Vice President of Logistics at Jumia Group, shed light on the key drivers behind this game-changing partnership and the transformative impact it is poised to have on the logistics landscape in Africa. Looking back on Jumia's journey of building a robust logistics ecosystem over the past decade, Kumar emphasized the unparalleled reach and physical footprint that Jumia has established with close to 600 partners and 3000 pick-up stations across the continent. By joining forces with UPS, the world's largest parcel delivery company, Jumia aims to bridge the gap between Africa and the rest of the world, facilitating seamless cross-border trade and unlocking new avenues for growth and expansion.
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