South African startup champion gears up for 2018 Startup World Cup finals

Pictured above on the right is Benji Coetzee, CEO of EmptyTrips, receiving the award from Chris Abshire, Startup World Cup representative and Investment Manager at Fenox Venture Capital.

EmptyTrips uses smart algorithms to match spare capacity on transport vehicles with those who need goods transported at lower cost. Logistics and cargo transport costs can add significantly to an organisation’s expenses, while transporters are faced by the inefficiencies of empty transport vehicles on return trips.

EmptyTrips has the solution: their smart technology identifies spare capacity on trucks, trains, ships or aeroplanes and then allows potential customers to bid anonymously and pay securely for that space.

Recognising the innovation behind EmptyTrips, the judges of the Chivas Venture Pitching Den Competition awarded them the winner’s title and an entry into the Startup World Cup finals.

“We are humbled by the recognition and this incredible opportunity,” says an ecstatic Coetzee. “At the same time, we are so proud of the progress we have made in the few months this company has been running. We look forward to carrying the South African flag high at the Startup World Cup!”

For more information about EmptyTrips, visit their website . Also keep an eye on SA Innovation Summit for more information on  the entrepreneurial competitions offered,   or follow them on Twitter (@InnovSummit) or Facebook (@SAInnovation).

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