Tokopedia Partnership and GrabParcel Presents One-Day Delivery Options

Aims to provide an easier and faster choice of delivery of goods, services online marketplace Tokopedia has formed a strategic partnership with Grab. For all sellers and buyers of Tokopedia services, now they can choose delivery of goods on the same day or same day service by using GrabThe new parcel is available only in Jakarta.

apart same day service, GrabParcel also provide next day service. This service during April 2017 can be enjoyed at a price of IDR 2.500 per kilogram, and is only valid in the Greater Jakarta area.

"Presence GrabParcel Of course, it will make it easier for our users, both sellers and buyers, "said Chief of Staff Tokopedia Melissa Siska Juminto.

Now sellers don't have to bother delivering packages to shipping agents anymore because of couriers GrabParcels can come directly to the seller's house or shop. This collaboration is claimed to be an effective breakthrough for online sellers who prioritize speed of delivery.

Regarding the deadline or contract, it is not certain when the partnership between Tokopedia and GrabParcel will expire. For now and in the future, both parties remain focused on making it easy for the Indonesian people to transact online to meet their daily needs.

"We hope that this facility will encourage more opportunities and trust for the Indonesian people who were born, starting with Tokopedia," said Melissa.

Initiative Grab help SMEs and entrepreneur local

Currently, Tokopedia's delivery options are using GrabParcel can now be enjoyed by Tokopedia users. For the next party Grab does not rule out another collaboration with Tokopedia, to support SMEs and entrepreneurs in Indonesia, according to plans and initiatives Grab to develop its business in Indonesia.

"Through collaboration with Tokopedia, Grab hopes to contribute to the program to achieve Indonesia's target as the largest digital economy country in Southeast Asia by 2020 by providing convenience to online businesses in the process of sending goods through services GrabThis parcel," said the Marketing Director, Grab Indonesia Mediko Azwar.

In an effort to deepen market reach in Indonesia, previously Grab rumored to have made an acquisition of Kudo, a local startup focused on service development e-commerce assistant. Its value is around $100 million or equivalent to Rp. 1.3 trillion.