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Optiroute: AI Startup Revolutionizes Chilean Logistics

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

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  • Chilean startup Optiroute uses AI to optimize national logistics and freight transport.
  • Founded in Valparaíso in 2018, the company has grown to serve over 50 clients across various sectors.
  • Optiroute's CEO highlights the platform's flexibility and the importance of regional innovation.

Optiroute, an AI-driven startup, is transforming logistics and freight transport across Chile. CEO Vanessa Peña explained how the company's platform addresses the intricate challenges of moving goods, significantly enhancing national logistics efficiency.

The startup, which won the ValpoEmprende 2025 competition, began in 2018 with a regional focus in Valparaíso. Its initial goal was to solve the planning difficulties faced by a friend in business. "Through Start-Up Chile funds, we were able to move from an idea to something concrete and usable," Peña recalled.

Peña emphasized that Optiroute's flexibility has been crucial for its expansion. The platform adapts to a wide range of industries, including florists, veterinary services, and even vaccination programs. Currently, Optiroute supports more than 50 active clients nationwide, enabling them to operate autonomously with the technological tool.

The executive also stressed the significance of fostering innovation outside the capital, Santiago, and highlighted the vital role of the regional ecosystem in Optiroute's development and success.

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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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