Transportr secures eight-figure seed funding to drive logistics operations

Transportr, a digital logistics platform, attracts major investment, aims for GCC and MENA expansion.

Transportr, a regional digital total logistics platform, has successfully closed an eight-figure seed funding round led by Ittihad Ventures Holding and Industrial Capital Group. The company aims to connect shippers and carriers, streamline processes, and leverage technology and has garnered strong support from customers, positioning it for continued growth and expansion in the UAE and beyond.

Transportr – Logistics operations and digital solutions

Since its establishment less than three years ago, Transportr has served as a multimodal digital freight marketplace, connecting shippers and carriers across multiple industries with end-to-end services, and making the process of moving goods more efficient, transparent, and cost-effective.

By addressing key concerns such as freight rates, manual processes, and customer service, the platform has gained significant traction among customers who value reliability, visibility, and document control. Transportr’s commitment to utilizing technology and data analytics to optimize supply and demand dynamics has propelled its mission to build a comprehensive digital logistics ecosystem.

A digital logistics ecosystem

Transportr offers customers a streamlined digital experience that allows for booking, management, and real-time tracking of shipments. Through its platform, vendors gain access to a vast pool of logistics opportunities, expanding their reach and driving business growth. Transportr can compare rates from multiple carriers, empowering shippers to make informed decisions and drive down costs. This commitment to transparency and competition has had a significant impact on enhancing operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness for businesses, according to the company.

A comprehensive solution

“Transportr has evolved to managing all freight modes (road, sea, rail and air) in addition to warehousing, material handling, logistics education and more”, said Hassan Khazem, CEO. “Our vision is to provide any company with a one-stop shop digital solution to manage all its supply chain activities while having ESG factors in mind. We aim to unleash the power of aggregation and bring value to our partners such as significant cost savings, access to data analytics and AI.”

The company is now gearing up for its Series A funding round, which will fuel its expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and further bolster its presence in the UAE.

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