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SALPOST commissions 15 motorbikes and two vehicles

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Sierra Leone’s postal service SALPOST has commissioned 15 motorbikes and two vehicles to improve the transport and distribution of mail and parcels. The new fleet is expected to increase the efficiency of its operations and meet demand for more reliable postal services across the country, according to Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone Postal Services (SALPOST) commissioned 15 motorbikes and two vehicles to strengthen the delivery of mail and parcels across the country, Sierraloaded reports. The commissioning took place on World Post Day.

The fleet is expected to improve the transport and distribution of consignments while strengthening the efficiency and quality of the services offered to SALPOST customers, according to Sierraloaded.

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