Pricing Manager
About the job
- A Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field is required.
- At least 8 years of experience in pricing management is required; experience in the freight forwarding industry is preferred.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools are required.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills are required.
- The ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment is required.
- Develop and manage pricing strategies for freight forwarding services.
- Analyze market trends and competitor pricing to ensure competitiveness.
- Collaborate with sales and operations teams to align pricing with business goals.
- Prepare and present pricing proposals to clients.
- Monitor pricing performance and make adjustments as necessary.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Experience in the freight forwarding industry is preferred.
About the company
Nowlun provides digital freight forwarding services tailored to businesses in the Middle East. It uses technology to streamline shipping, offering real-time shipment tracking, instant sea freight quotes, and a centralized shipment dashboard so clients can monitor exact location and status of their shipments at any moment. The company earns through service fees and freight charges as it coordinates carriers, data, and documents to move goods efficiently. Its differences lie in its regional focus, emphasis on transparency and visibility, and an integrated, data-driven platform that combines tracking, quotes, and dashboards to simplify logistics. Nowlun aims to deliver a stress-free, efficient, and transparent shipping experience that builds trust and loyalty with its customers.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$2.8M
Headquarters
Alexandria, Egypt
Founded
2022
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Nowlun handled 7,400 shipments by August 2026, showing real operational traction.
- Saudi expansion remains active, backed by the June 2025 seed extension and hiring.
- Nafeza integration and new Egypt-Gulf corridors increase demand for digital freight coordination.
What critics are saying
- No jobs are listed in August 2026, signaling tighter cash discipline or stalled expansion.
- Small logistics startups die on financing gaps; Nowlun’s $2.3 million seed runway is thin.
- Freightforwarding incumbents like DHL and CMA CGM can bundle pricing, capacity, and tracking faster.
What makes Nowlun unique
- Nowlun tracks unlimited sea and air shipments in one dashboard across 9.5K+ global ports.
- Its 2026 port-pulse map offers live congestion and suspension intelligence across MENA.
- The April 2026 Europe-Egypt-Gulf corridor shortened transit times by more than half.
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10%Egyptian startup Nowlun, specializing in digitizing maritime shipping services, has raised an additional $600k in a Seed funding round led by Ingressive Capital, closing the round at $2.3 million. Previous investors include Nama Ventures, A15, and Sanabil 500 Global. The funds will be used to develop AI-based smart logistics tools, expand the team, and grow operations in Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
Nowlun raises additional $600,000 to close $2.3 million seed round.
Nowlun, an Egyptian logistics startup, has raised $1.7 million in seed funding led by Nama Ventures and A15, with participation from angel investors and Sanabil 500 Global. Founded in 2021, Nowlun aims to enhance its online freight forwarding platform, offering real-time cargo tracking and competitive pricing. CEO Moataz Khamis plans to use the funds to streamline shipping processes and improve user experience. The company has shown strong traction in the Saudi market.
The fresh capital will enable Nowlun to expand its operations and further develop its proprietary technology platform, which offers businesses instant access to transparent ocean freight rates, streamlined shipment management tools, and real-time cargo tracking.
Egypt-based logistics startup Nowlun has raised $1.7 million in seed funding, led by Nama Ventures and A15, with participation from Sanabil 500 Global and other angel investors.