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14Jun
HOW ENTREPRENEURS CAN SURVIVE HIGH COST OF DELIVERY CHARGES AMIDST FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL

The news of Subsidy Removal has thrown many entrepreneurs into some confusion of how to survive high cost of Delivery Charges vis a vis the subsidy removal and its effects on businesses. The following are suggested solutions to survive as entrepreneurs:

1. Efficient route planning: Entrepreneurs can minimize delivery costs by optimizing delivery routes and ensuring that delivery drivers take the shortest, most efficient routes. This helps to reduce fuel costs and, in the long run, saves time and money.

2. Negotiate better rates with carriers: Entrepreneurs may have the ability to negotiate better rates with shipping companies by negotiating smart contracts and other cost-saving incentives, such as pre-paying for bulk deliveries over a period of time.

3. Consider using a delivery partner: Businesses can save money by partnering with a Reliable local delivery companies that have existing delivery networks, allowing them to minimize the time and cost of setting up and managing their delivery infrastructure. ADL Express is a reliable Logistics company with wide coverage across Nigeria.

4. Optimize product packaging: Use smaller packaging for products where possible or optimize packaging to reduce the weight and volume of individual products, thereby reducing shipping costs.

5. Offer free local pickup services: Entrepreneurs can provide customers with the option to pick up their orders from a predetermined location instead of offering home delivery. This reduces transportation costs for the business. ADL Express offers Warehousing services and have multiple office locations for easy pick up of items by willing customers.

6. Avoid Express Delivery: As much as possible, this type of delivery must be avoided unless receiver is ready to bear the cost. Same Day/Next Day Delivery Service should be the best options if you’re to cut cost

7. Adopt Bulk Delivery Service: It’s very economical if entrepreneurs adopts bulk Delivery. You don’t have to deliver everyday. It could be Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays in a week, depending on your level of patronages. For instance, your delivery Partner will be happy to pick up 5-10 items than just one or two. It gives you bargaining power, thereby saving you a whole lot of money.

In conclusion, ADL Express is a Company to partner with for many reasons. They are very efficient and reliable, have friendly packages that are very affordable and economical for all businesses. Their e-commerce Flat Rate Delivery Package is just the best to adopt if you want to save money. They offer flat rate rates of N2k – N3k delivery charges to all locations in Lagos. Collaborate with us and let’s boost your business together.

Do you have any logistics questions or need any heads-up, get in touch with us at contact@adlostics.com.ng and don’t forget to follow us on all social media channels.
27Apr
KNOW YOUR MOTORBIKE PARTS AND THEIR LIKELY COST

Venturing into any business without adequate knowledge could be resources wasting most times. Unstable prices as a result of Dollar exchange rates and inflation are equally some factors affecting price fluctuations vis a vis individual bargaining power.


Below are parts of a motorbike and their current prices:

Head lamp 5000
Pointer 1000 each
Fender 5500
Clutch winker/lever 1500
Brake winker/lever 2500
Clutch cable 800-1000
Brake cable/pipe hardly spoils
Speedometer cluster cable 6000
Throttle cable
Break cable
Ignition key/key switch 2000
Tank cover 3000
Dash board(speedometer cluster)
Electronic controls(light switch and honk locator)
Shock absorbers 11000
Head lamp bulb 600
Front tyre ordinary 7000 original 8500
Back tyre follow come 17000
Front rim 16000
Back rim 22000
Brake disk 17-23000
Starting coil 5500
Chain and sprocket 5000-5500
Front/Back Shoe Break 900 each
Break fluid 500-600 small one
Rear Brake Pedal/leg brake 3500-5000
Gear shifter/gear selector 1000
Foot rest/pegs follow 5k fake 3000(poor quality)
Engine depends on bikes
Engine Block 14 ordinary follow come 22000
Top cylinder follow come 25000 New 15000
Top cylinder cover
Piston & rings 2500-3000
Crank shaft
Choke
CDI 5000
Starting Coil 5000
Cabrator 6000-7000 depending on make
Fuel valve(on/off fuel attached to tank) 1500
Tank
Seat 3000
Side stand/half stand
Full stand/center stand
Exhaust pipes
Batteries 9000
Magneto 8000
Clutch Fibre complete set with clutch moon 4500(complete)
Clutch moon 2500
Clutch Fibre 1500
Bushings 1500
Tyre Boris/bearing 500-700
Engine bearing 2500
Engine packing 500
Silencer parking 150
Sprocket Sprouts/shaft 3000
Sprocket sitting 3000
Tamper rubber 700
Chain Adjuster 500
Sprocket Bearing 600
Side mirror 4000

Irrespective of the factors mentioned above, there is still need to have a fair idea of the prices of the parts and even know the parts that make up a delivery bike. All Prices are estimated and varies from one location to the others.

Did I forget anyone or know any part seller with reasonable prices? Kindly let’s know them in the comment session.
21Sep
NANS DENIES REPORTS OF PLANNED PROTEST ON THIRD MAINLAND BRIDGE
Third Mainland Bridge

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has denied reports that it plans to block the Lagos Third Mainland Bridge on Wednesday. This is to allay the fears of business owners especially motorist and logistics operators and Dispatch Riders that are mostly dealing on express last mile deliveries within and around that axis.

Its Vice President of External Affairs, Babatunde Afis, said that no protests were planned for the day. This is coming two days after the student union blocked access to the Murtala Muhammed Airport, in a bid to get the federal government to meet the demands of striking university lecturers.

The lecturers have been on strike since 14 February, complaining over inadequate infrastructure in universities, funding gaps, and their own welfare. The implications is that students of both state and federal government-owned universities have been on strike and out of class for seven months.

There is urgent need for the FGN to reach a compromise on how to resolve this imbroglio for the strike to be called off so that students can be off the street and continue with their academic pursuit.

18Aug
BREAKING: LASG EXTENDS OKADA BAN TO FOUR MORE LGAs AND SIX LCDAs

LASG has yet extends Okada ban to four more LGAs and six LCDAs. Governor Sanwo-Olu directs full enforcement effective from September 1, 2022.

The Lagos State government has added four more Local Government Areas and five Local Council Development Areas to the list of councils where okada operations are banned.

They include,
1. Kosofe Local Government
a. Ikosi-Isheri LCDA
b. Agboyi-Ketu LCDA

2. Oshodi-Isolo Local Government
a. Isolo LCDA

3. Shomolu Local Government
a. Bariga LCDA.

4. Mushin Local Government
a. Odi-Olowo LCDA

The Full List of affected LGAs are now 10; which are Eti-Osa, Ikeja, Surulere, Lagos Island, Lagos Mainland, Apapa, Mushin, Somolu, Kosofe and Oshodi-Isolo.

Logistics operators and Riders alike have nothing to fear in as much as they don’t carry passenger like Okada and are with their dispatch boxes.

The continuous ban announcement could be in reference to series of recent events in the Lekki area involving the gruesome murder of a man, identified as David by accused motorcycle riders. Similarly, a dispatch rider was caught in the Sangotedo area of Lagos with a baby in his courier box, in March of this year, the unabated rate of using Okada to rub innocent Lagosians and many other atrocities being perpetrated using bikes.

What do you think about this ban in these 6 LGAs of Lagos? Kindly pen down your thoughts in the comment section.

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29Jun
DISPATCH RIDERS NOW DISTRIBUTORS OF HARD DRUGS — NDLEA

Dispatch riders now distributors of hard drugs — NDLEA
Arrests 336 suspects , seizes 57,330.573 kg drugs in Lagos.

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The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA), yesterday, disclosed that dispatch riders had become distributors of hard drugs and illicit substances, vowing to beam its searchlight on them.

The NDLEA Lagos State Commander, Alumona Callys, made the disclosure while addressing journalists on its activities in the past six months, in commemoration of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

Callys said some dispatch riders provided pickup and delivery services for drug dealers in Lagos state.

He stated that the command would not relent in its effort to restore sanity in the fight against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, throughthe arrest of dealers and users of narcotics and psychotropic substances, no matter their social status.

He revealed that from December 2021 to date, the command arrested 336 suspects out of which 56 were convicted. He said 97 drug users were counselled and transferred from the Supply Reduction (Investigation Department) unit, and while 57,330.573 kilograms of hard drugs were also seized within the period.

Warning those still in the business, he said, “ our message is; “Stop while there is an opportunity to.

We will intensify our effort to rid Lagos of illicit drugs and save our children from the destruction that illicit substances cause, both to the Individual, family, community, economy, social life and security among others.

To achieve this, he appealed to governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to assist and strengthen the Agency with logistics that would enable it to carry out its duties, and“to partner with us to launch War Against Drug Abuse in the State to stem the dangerous tide of substance Abuse and Trafficking. The command appreciates the synergy between the security agencies in the state which has led to numerous seizures of illicit drugs”.

This development is worrisome because these few bad eggs are giving bad names to other decent ones that are doing their legitimate delivery services. It’s advised that packages should be properly examined to avoid falling victims.

Pen down your thoughts about this article and let’s reason together.

20May
DELIVERY AND POWER BIKES WILL NOT BE AFFECTED BY LAGOS STATE MOTORCYCLES TOTAL BAN

Delivery and Power Bikes Will Not Be Affected By Lagos State Motorcycle Total Ban – Police Commissioner

The Commissioner of Police in Lagos, Abiodun Alabi has allay the fear of many that the new total ‘okada’ ban order in 6 major local government areas by the state government will not affect delivery bikes, private power bikes as well as bikes with officers in uniform. He said this in an interview programme monitored on Channels Television this morning.

…as long as the delivery bikes are not carrying a passenger.
“Delivery Bikes, Power Bikes will not be affected by total ban in Lagos”- Police Commissioner

Line up of ADL Express Delivery Bikes

Yesterday, Lagosians were thrown into confusion after the sudden announcement of the Lagos State government directing okada riders to exit 6 Local Government Areas of the state. The six local government areas include Eti-Osa, Ikeja, Surulere, Lagos Island, Lagos Mainland, and Apapa.

The directive takes effect immediately starting from June 1st.

The governor explained the reason behind the decision through hiss tweet handle. He explained that the reason behind this Okada impromptu announcement is that most riders are not adhering to the traffic laws which has led to preventable reoccurring accidents and loss of lives. He also stated that some criminally minded people are making use of this okada business to perpetrate their criminalities.

This sudden ban announcement could be in reference to a recent event in the Lekki area involving the gruesome murder of a man, identified as David by accused motorcycle riders. Similarly, a dispatch rider was caught in the Sangotedo area of Lagos with a baby in his courier box, in March of this year and many other atrocities being perpetrated using bikes.

What do you think about this ban in these 6 LGAs of Lagos? Kindly pen down your thoughts in the comment section.
3Jan
WATCH OUT: WHAT TO EXPECT FROM ADL GO MOBILE APP

Download the ADLGO Mobile app once it’s launched to enjoy seamless deliveries!

ADLGO Mobile App will be coming out soon as the best way to make delivery. It will provides professional delivery/logistics solutions to its teaming customers from the comfort of their homes, shipment points and offices, taking logistics burden off their shoulders by eliminating endless waiting time from pickup locations to delivery points. You can go to sleep with rest of mind once a request is made. ADLGO app will make the delivery magic happen with the nearest ADL dispatch ambassadors around the request area for immediate pickup. ADLGO app will not only allow you to track our dispatch ambassadors on his way to pick up your shipment, you can also ship multiple items to the same location and still know the status of each delivery.

ADL GO Mobile App will offer:

1. Effortless Shipment process initiation from the comfort of your homes and offices.

2. Multiple items shipment opportunities to same location.

3. Multiple Payment options.

4. Peace of mind with the detail tracking solutions showing the progress of your shipment every step of the way.

5. Wallet Facility Features.

6. Seamless wallet funding.

7. Easy View of shipment transaction and status history of each delivery.

8. Get quick information on cost of shipment from one location to another

9. Retrievable access to last shipped addresses.

10. Nigeria Bill payment options for Mobile Topup, Cable payments, etc.

ADL GO Bill Payment options

11. Partnership/Enterprise options.

12. Secured enhancement facilities.

13. Update your delivery location or change your delivery date.

14. Get delivery alerts to know when your package will arrive.

15. Quickly check shipping rates – right on your smartphone.

16. Capacity to move anything legal no matter the sizes.

Kindly pen down your thoughts about other delivery/logistics mobile App you have used before to see areas that might interest you.
17Dec
REASONS YOUR BUSINESS REQUIRES A RELIABLE LOGISTICS COMPANY LIKE OURS

As a business owner, you have numerous responsibilities, but you can relieve yourself of some of these tasks by hiring ADL to handle your scheduled package drop-offs.

1. Timely Delivery – Never worry about your packages reaching their destination on time again.

2. Improves Reputation – To build a reputation for being dependable, you will need a trusted delivery service like us to aid your business.

3. Easily Coordinate With Other Businesses delivery service – Working with a delivery service like us will help you coordinate pickups and drop-offs in a matter of hours.

4. Online Management – With so much to do each day, you don’t have time to spend hours on the phone coordinating package pickups and deliveries. We professionally take logistics burden off your shoulders by letting you easily manage your account online.

5. Cost-Effective – We have the best cost effective pricing around.

6. Make Your Job Easier For You – You can simply have us deliver or pick up the parcels for you.

7. Fast Delivery – We offer same-day delivery services, which means huge benefits for your business.

8. Cost Of Service Is Affordable – Shipping packages and documents through us have the most affordable options and benefits out there.

9. Professionals That Are Reliable – That is who we are.

10. Your Parcels Are Safe And Secure – We professionally take good care of your packages and documents.

11. Peace of Mind- you can sleep soundly knowing that a specialist company is handling logistics/delivery for you.

You are free to add more reasons to enrich this article.