Frequently Asked Questions
Find detailed answers about how GoLynk works for shippers, carriers, microhubs, and partners.
Learn about safety, payouts, carbon tracking, and ESG reporting.
Businesses & Shippers
GoLynk is an AI-powered logistics platform that
intelligently routes shipments through a network of existing
vehicles, trains, microhubs, and lockers—delivering faster,
cheaper, and with significantly lower emissions than
traditional courier services. We orchestrate unused capacity
to create a woven, efficient logistics web.
Today, logistics is fragmented and wasteful: trucks run
20–35% empty, cars operate at only 30% capacity, and
shippers pay premium rates for inefficient routing. GoLynk
matches shipments to available capacity in real time,
eliminating waste and reducing costs for everyone.
Traditional couriers own vehicles and charge fixed rates.
GoLynk doesn't own vehicles; instead, we coordinate
shipments across existing capacity (trucks, trains, vans,
bikes) and microhubs, which enables lower costs, more
flexibility, and no new infrastructure—just smarter
coordination.
Shippers (e-commerce, retailers, B2B and individuals),
logistics operators & 3PLs (fleets with unused capacity),
and microhub & retail partners (shops, kiosks, lockers). All
three benefit from the same intelligent orchestration
engine.
Most shippers save 30–50% on delivery costs compared to
traditional couriers. Savings depend on shipment type,
frequency, and corridor; flexible timing typically yields
the highest savings.
Yes. Options: Economical (2–3 days, consolidation), Express
(1–2 days, priority routing), Premium (white-glove,
temp-controlled, insured). Choose per shipment based on
urgency and budget.
You receive live GPS tracking, event notifications, and
proof-of-delivery data for sharing with customers. Track and
embed links for transparency.
Yes: REST APIs for order creation/status/tracking, webhooks
for real-time notifications, and CSV bulk upload for batch
shipments. We also provide a dashboard for manual or trial
shipments.
We handle standard parcels, boxes, and larger shipments up
to pallet level. We support regular goods,
fresh/temperature-sensitive items (via certified partners),
recommerce returns, retail distribution, and bulk industrial
items. Regulated categories require verified partners.
Transparent, dynamic pricing tied to route and capacity
used: Economical (consolidation), Express (priority),
Premium (specialized). No monthly minimums—pay for what you
ship.
Three simple steps: 1) Sign up via app or web (2 minutes),
2) Enter your first shipment details (pickup, drop-off,
package size, timing), 3) Book and track. No minimums, no
contracts, no setup fees—most shippers test with one
delivery and then integrate.
Pricing is transparent and dynamic rather than strictly
volume-tiered. Higher-frequency shippers benefit from better
match rates and network density which can improve pricing;
large accounts can discuss custom arrangements.
POD includes photos at pickup/final delivery, digital
signatures or QR scans at handovers, GPS timestamps, and
event logs—stored securely for audits and disputes.
Yes—use our pricing tool with
origin/destination/package/timing for an instant quote;
contact our team for detailed enterprise analysis.
Economical: 2–3 days; Express: 1–2 days; Premium: same-day
or next-day in select corridors. Exact times depend on
origin, destination, and network density.
We offer test shipments at standard pricing so you can
validate the platform before committing; many shippers start
with 5–10 test orders.
Revenue from transaction fees on matched shipments, optional
premium services (express, insurance, white-glove), and B2B
SaaS (data, ESG reporting). This lets us keep per-shipment
prices attractive while building a sustainable business.
GoLynk is in pilot phase with early operator and shipper
partners in Germany; we're validating the model with real
shipments and data before broader scaling—early adopters
shape the product and enjoy favorable terms.
GoLynk is logistics infrastructure: not a vehicle-owning
courier, not a manual load board, and not a pure
marketplace. We are the orchestration layer that connects
capacity intelligently for mutual network benefit.
Travel Participants & Carriers
A shipper enters pickup/drop-off details; our AI matches the
shipment to available capacity (direct or multi-hop via
microhubs/lockers). The shipment moves along that capacity
with live tracking and event updates—no detours, just
efficient routing.
Multimodal means a shipment can use multiple transport
types—truck, train, van, bike, or pedestrian legs—whichever
is most efficient for that route, enabling cost and
emissions savings.
Microhubs are small physical consolidation points (corner
shops, kiosks, train stations, depots) where shipments
temporarily consolidate and wait for the next efficient leg,
enabling dynamic rerouting and cost savings.
A dynamic locker is a smart parcel locker enabling
contactless 24/7 handovers between carriers, shippers, and
recipients, eliminating coordination overhead and providing
flexible pickup/drop-off across cities.
Our AI analyzes location, timing, capacity, compliance, and
detour tolerance to match shipments with compatible journeys
automatically, learning from every shipment to improve match
quality continuously.
We provide live GPS tracking and event-level updates at each
leg (pickup, microhub arrival, vehicle boarding, final
delivery) with notifications at key milestones and
frequently updating ETAs.
Apply (share fleet/routes), provide route data (API or
upload), pilot one corridor, and scale—no TMS changes
required and payouts are automatic.
Fleets often operate at 60–70% utilization with 20–35% empty
backhauls; GoLynk fills spare capacity with compatible
shipments to provide incremental profit without changing
operations.
No—GoLynk integrates lightly via API or dashboard and fits
alongside your existing systems; your core TMS and dispatch
stay unchanged.
Operators receive fair compensation per matched shipment,
settled automatically (typically weekly/biweekly) with
transparent reporting showing route contributions and
settlements.
Our matching engine avoids conflicts by honoring time
windows, compliance, and detour constraints; in rare issues
GoLynk handles resolution to protect your operations.
Yes—enable matching only on specific routes, time windows,
or shipment types; exclude destinations; and toggle matching
as needed to test and scale at your pace.
Your customer relationships and SLAs remain separate—GoLynk
only fills unused capacity on legs you've planned so core
obligations aren't compromised.
Carbon & ESG / Environment
By filling empty vehicle space and eliminating unnecessary
trips, GoLynk reduces CO₂ per package by 40–70% vs
traditional dedicated delivery; multimodal routing and
microhubs further cut footprint.
We calculate CO₂ savings per shipment vs a conventional
alternative, aggregate results into auditable reports, and
provide third-party verifiable Scope 3-ready data.
We produce auditable CO₂ savings reports suitable for CSRD
and ESG reporting that are third-party verifiable and
support corporate sustainability commitments.
Trust, Security & Compliance
Through KYC & verification, insurance options,
proof-of-delivery logging (GPS/photos/signatures), rating &
reputation systems, and GDPR-compliant data practices.
Base coverage is included for standard shipments; optional
premium insurance is available for high-value items with
higher coverage limits.
All data is encrypted end-to-end and stored securely; GoLynk
complies with GDPR and never shares sensitive
operational/pricing data without permission.
Yes—GoLynk operates in compliance with EU and German
logistics regulations, insurance requirements, and data
protection laws; partners undergo KYC and maintain
appropriate insurance.
Community & Feedback
Contact via chat on the website, email, phone for B2B
partners, or request a demo. For shippers start with a test
shipment and chat with support during tracking.
Join our waitlist, reach out to discuss becoming an early
pilot partner, or provide feedback on which corridors matter
most to you.
A woven, intelligent logistics network across Europe where
shipments move through nodes and transport edges with
minimal human intervention, optimized in real time for cost,
carbon, and speed—making existing infrastructure vastly
smarter.
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