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IndiaTortooga Leverages Exigo Tech’s Custom App Development Capabilities to Streamline Logistics Network Digitally
Exigo Tech boosts the user experience of Tortooga and enables efficient logistics
operations with a custom web application.
INDUSTRY
Transport and Logistics
LOCATION
USA
SERVICES
Custom web app development and integration, Azure, SQL server
Numbers that Matter
25%
increase in capacity listing:
Tortooga’s platform enabled carriers to list their available capacity easily which resulted in increasing overall capacity listing.
Up to 20%
decrease in space wastage:
With an efficient way of selling available space through the application, there was a decrease of up to 20% in the wastage of available space.
About The Customer
Tortooga, headquartered in Los Angeles, California, was founded in 2016 with a mission to revolutionise the shipping and logistics industry. Tortooga provides consumers with a platform to search and book space in containers without any hassle. With a focus on simplifying the logistics process, reducing costs, and enhancing overall efficiency, Tortooga aims to provide seamless connections between shippers and carriers, enabling smooth and streamlined freight transportation with effective container space utilisation. Tortooga aims to create more efficient ways of seamless freight movement.
Catalyst for Change
Tortooga recognised the pressing challenges faced by the logistics and shipping industry. They were looking to help freight providers and carriers by making it easier for them to discover and book space in trucks and shipping containers. The company observed that the significant amount of container space within trucks and shipping containers was not getting utilised effectively. To overcome this and maximise capacity utilisation, they sought a solution to streamline and optimise the process of selling and booking available space. Tortooga aimed to bridge the gap between shippers and carriers by creating a seamless communication platform for them to enable direct communication.
High broker fees were a significant burden for freight providers and carriers, impacting their profitability and hindering growth. Tortooga was looking to reduce dependency on brokers and develop a cost-effective solution that would allow shippers and carriers to use container space effectively. Additionally, carriers faced challenges in listing their available capacity to open markets. Tortooga identified these pain points and they were looking for a solution to overcome these challenges.
The Solution
After understanding the challenges faced by the shipping industry, Exigo Tech committed Tortooga to provide an ideal solution to address these issues. Exigo Tech designed and developed a custom-built application to streamline the shipping process with efficient space utilisation. The application was compatible with the web as well as mobile for seamless interactions between shippers and carriers. Leveraging the .NET framework, the application was designed to be user-friendly, scalable, and flexible. This application served as a centralised platform where users could list, search, and book space in trucks and shipping containers from transportation shippers and carriers.
Exigo Tech used Azure , a reliable cloud infrastructure for hosting the application which added an extra layer of security along with seamless integration capabilities. The implementation of SQL server as the backend database ensured a robust and scalable solution for data storage, retrieval, and management. Additionally, Exigo Tech integrated third-party services into the application. A secure payment gateway was incorporated to allow shippers and carriers to manage payments through the app. Integration with Google Location APIs enabled real-time location details, optimising routing, and tracking of shipments. The application also had the facility to give reviews and ratings to customers and providers according to their overall experience.
The Impact
With Exigo Tech as the trusted managed services provider, Tortooga delivered enhanced experiences for customers with the custom application. Tortooga was able to transform logistics operations for freight providers and carriers, enabling them to thrive in the highly competitive logistics industry . Some of the major benefits of Exigo Tech’s solutions include:
As Tortooga’s platform kept the communication and transactions transparent, the process to book container spaces was streamlined.
The app allowed the creation of a capacity listing for free, attracting more shippers.
Quick access to critical information due to SQL Server.
Reduced risk of fraud due to the integration of a secure payment gateway.
Real-time and hassle-free shipment tracking with the integration of Google Location APIs.
