DHL partners with MallforAfrica to deliver African-made products to the world

International Express Service Provider DHL Announces Partnership with Marketplace Africa, MallforAfrica's New E-Commerce Platform

The goal is to help online retailers bring African products to market. US and global markets. The site offers articles by African designers and craftspeople in different categories, including fashion, body care, handbags, jewelery and interior design.

"Until today, African craftsmen have been isolated" Customers who wanted to buy products directly from African artisans were facing obstacles regarding the accessibility of articles , the authenticity and validation of the product, the uncertainty of delivery, The African market was created to help artisans to sell on a global stage and simplify the opportunity to buy directly from artisans and small African companies.

DHL will manage all logistics services. The Africa Market will provide artisans and customers with order verification services, fast delivery and labeling and packing shipments.

Hennie Heymans, CEO of DHL Express Sub-Saharan Africa, said the new partnership would greatly help small businesses.

Product Standards Made in Africa (AMPS) are used to ensure that the highest quality products are sold on the Marketplace Africa platform. It gives consumers the badurance that products meet an international standard of quality.

"Africans finally have the opportunity, whether they are banked or not, to show off their incredible talents and skills to the world and to sell their products." DHL and MallforAfrica saw the need to promote African products in the world. world, "said Chris Folayan, CEO of MallforAfrica.
"Marketplace Africa will open the door to African creators and artisans and allow customers in the United States and around the world to purchase authentic African products directly at the source."

Global eCommerce sales reached more than $ 2 billion in 2017 and according to a DHL report. The report estimates that the cross-border market is expected to grow by around 25% per annum until 2020 – nearly twice the rate of domestic e-commerce.

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