What POS Software does for a freight forwarder
A POS rings up each sale, takes M-Pesa and cash, prints a receipt and updates stock in one step. For a freight forwarder, the value shows up exactly where the work is hardest.
Freight forwarders track shipments, customs documentation, cargo consolidation and delivery confirmations. Freight forwarding margins come from shipping fees and customs service charges.
Shippers and authorities expect complete documentation and compliance. Veira handles that as part of the same sale, so compliance is not a separate evening job.
Freight Forwarders run differently, and the software should too
A generic till misses the details that decide whether a freight forwarder makes money. These are the ones that matter:
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The daily reality
Documentation and compliance. POS Software built for a freight forwarder turns that into a number you can act on, and you also sell in seconds on a phone, tablet or the free Veira terminal.
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Where the margin leaks
Cargo tracking and tracing. POS Software built for a freight forwarder turns that into a number you can act on, and you also take Buy Goods, Paybill and Pochi la Biashara payments at the till.
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What slows the counter
Customs delays and fees. POS Software built for a freight forwarder turns that into a number you can act on, and you also keep selling offline and sync the moment the network returns.
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What buyers expect
Customer communication. POS Software built for a freight forwarder turns that into a number you can act on, and you also file a compliant eTIMS invoice on every sale automatically.
What to look for in POS Software for a freight forwarder
- Offline mode that keeps the queue moving during outages. This matters for a freight forwarder because of documentation and compliance.
- M-Pesa built in so payments reconcile themselves. This matters for a freight forwarder because of cargo tracking and tracing.
- eTIMS filing included, not a paid add on. This matters for a freight forwarder because of customs delays and fees.
- Live reports you can open from your phone. This matters for a freight forwarder because of customer communication.
A notebook and a basic till, or Veira
| Notebook or basic till | Veira | |
|---|---|---|
| Counting stock | By hand, rarely matches the shelf | Live by item, branch and value |
| M-Pesa at the counter | Checked on a separate phone | Matched to each sale automatically |
| eTIMS invoices | Typed in later, if at all | Filed on every sale, even offline |
| Knowing your numbers | A monthly guess | Live margin and takings on your phone |
A real freight forwarder example
A Mombasa freight forwarder handling 30 shipments monthly cannot track customs status or delivery confirmations.
- Documentation and compliance.
- Cargo tracking and tracing.
- Customs delays and fees.
- Sell in seconds on a phone, tablet or the free Veira terminal.
- Take Buy Goods, Paybill and Pochi la Biashara payments at the till.
- Keep selling offline and sync the moment the network returns.
Every sale on Veira files a compliant KRA eTIMS invoice, online or offline. Shippers and authorities expect complete documentation and compliance.
A POS rings up each sale, takes M-Pesa and cash, prints a receipt and updates stock in one step. Here is what that looks like with Veira:
- Sell in seconds on a phone, tablet or the free Veira terminal
- Take Buy Goods, Paybill and Pochi la Biashara payments at the till
- Keep selling offline and sync the moment the network returns
- File a compliant eTIMS invoice on every sale automatically
Related questions
Frequently asked questions
Is POS Software hard to set up for a freight forwarder?
Does it keep working offline?
Does it handle M-Pesa for a freight forwarder?
Is it KRA eTIMS compliant?
How much does POS Software cost for a freight forwarder in Kenya?
Can it run more than one freight forwarder?
Based on KRA eTIMS regulations and interviews with 5,000+ Kenyan businesses
Whether you run one freight forwarder or several across Kenya, Veira gives you point of sale that fits the trade instead of fighting it. Book a free demo and see it work with your own local and international shipping.