Fastvan wants to change SA logistics with its all-in-one app

South African startup Fastvan is an all-in-one courier service app looking to change the logistics industry. It's like an Uber but with parcels.

By Graham van der Made

14 Jan 2016

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With the Fastvan app, clients are able to create quotes and book courier, removal, and domestic delivery services. The nearest free courier will be notified for parcel collection. Once collected, the customers can track the package in real-time through the app's built-in map.

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