Kobo360 API
Logistics & Delivery
Kobo360 is a Nigerian-founded technology-enabled freight logistics platform that connects cargo owners (shippers) with a verified network of truck operators across Nigeria and West Africa. Backed by Y Combinator (W18) and enterprise investors including the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Goldman Sachs, Kobo360 addresses one of Nigeria's most critical economic bottlenecks: the inefficiency of road freight for moving goods between manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.
Kobo360 API Highlights
Kobo360 API is verified for developer integrations in Nigeria and across African markets, providing documented endpoints, sandbox testing, and developer support.
API Key + OAuth 2.0
Enterprise rate limits. SLA-backed uptime.
Nigeria
Ghana
KenyaKobo360 API is best for:
Nigerian FMCG companies, manufacturers, and agricultural businesses needing API-integrated freight logistics booking trucks, tracking long-haul cargo, and managing supply chain delivery across Nigeria and West Africa.
- Per-trip pricing based on cargo type, truck size, and route
- Platform fee applies
- Contact Kobo360 for API access and enterprise freight pricing
Kobo360 API Core Features & Capabilities
Features Included
Not Supported
Required Access Documents for Kobo360 API
- Kobo360 Business AccountRequiredRegister as a cargo owner (shipper) on kobo360.com. Provide business registration (CAC), cargo types, and estimated monthly tonnage. API access provided after account verification.
Different Kobo360 API use cases
- FMCG Distribution Logistics Automation:Use Kobo360 API to automate truck booking for a Nigerian FMCG company distributing goods from Lagos warehouses to distributors across all 36 states programmatically booking trucks based on order volume, tracking cargo in transit, and receiving digital proof of delivery for each distribution run.
- Agricultural Produce Supply Chain:Integrate Kobo360 API into a Nigerian agritech platform to book refrigerated and dry cargo trucks for moving harvested produce from farms in Kano, Kaduna, or Benue to processing facilities and markets in Lagos with GPS tracking for produce integrity monitoring.
- Manufacturing Supply Chain Management:A Nigerian manufacturer can use Kobo360's API to integrate freight booking into their ERP system automatically requesting trucks when raw material purchase orders are placed with suppliers, reducing manual logistics coordination time.
- Cross-Border West Africa Trade:Use Kobo360's cross-border API capabilities to ship goods from Nigerian factories to distributors in Ghana, building a pan-West Africa distribution platform with digital booking, tracking, and delivery confirmation across borders.