Building a business that delivers

With plans for growth, they attend various financial conferences in Lingang, seeking not just investment but also mentorship and strategic partnerships.

Jules Thevenon from France, an international PR specialist at Shanghai Lin-gang Special Area Economic Development Co Ltd, says: "Lin-gang's stability and consistent growth attract entrepreneurs. There are many opportunities to grow with your company."

Fungura and Marembo's ambitions extend beyond basic logistics. "We look at our company not just as logistics of normal goods. We hope to curb a lot of problems facing Africa and do things that can enhance our agricultural system and sustainable energy access," Fungura shares, saying that they want to draw on China's technological advancement.

For aspiring foreign entrepreneurs eyeing China, Fungura offers balanced advice: "Go for it because time waits for no man, but be prepared that it might not work out the way you want it to."

Having visited several Chinese cities, Fungura maintains that Shanghai holds a special place in her heart. "The city I love the most is Shanghai because I've spent a greater part of my life in China here and whenever I go to another city, I miss Shanghai."

As Shanghai continues to evolve and grow, so does Koki Delivery. For Fungura, it is a testament to the opportunities that arise when determination meets the right environment.

"I think this country is ever-evolving and it's only headed up," she reflects. "China is where you hope other countries can look up to and learn from it in terms of developing."