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Location: Beau Bassin-Rose Hill, Mauritius

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Time to start: As soon as possible

Project description:
"Freelancer Project Description – Freight Comparison & Shipping Platform

Project Title:
Development of Importia – Smart Freight Comparison & Shipping Platform (Web + Mobile)

Project Overview:
We are looking for an experienced web and mobile development team to build Importia, a smart freight comparison and shipping platform. Importia will allow users to compare multiple freight forwarders, see transparent pricing, choose between split and normal shipping, and optionally insure their cargo.

The platform should be modern, fast, responsive, and user-friendly, with real-time tracking and analytics. We aim to provide importers, e-commerce sellers, and small businesses a transparent, efficient, and reliable shipping experience.


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Project Goals

1. Create a platform that compares multiple freight forwarders in real-time.


2. Offer split shipping (cargo divided among different forwarders) and normal shipping options.


3. Provide transparent pricing with all costs (shipping, taxes, customs, handling, insurance) displayed upfront.


4. Include optional cargo insurance.


5. Enable real-time tracking of all shipments.


6. Display forwarder ratings, reviews, and reliability scores.


7. Support both web and mobile access.




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Key Features & Requirements

1. User Registration & Account

Sign up / login via email, phone, or social login.

Business and personal account types.

User profile with shipping history, saved addresses, and payment methods.


2. Cargo Submission & Quotation

Users can submit cargo details: origin, destination, weight, dimensions, type of goods.

Platform generates multiple shipping options from different forwarders.

Display estimated shipping time (ETD/ETA), total cost, and optional insurance.

Filter options: Normal shipping / Split shipping / Cheapest / Fastest / Most reliable.


3. Split Shipping Module

Suggest cargo split across multiple forwarders to optimize cost and/or delivery time.

Show combined total cost, ETD, ETA, and individual shipment details.

Users can approve or customize split suggestions.


4. Comparison Dashboard

Side-by-side comparison of forwarders.

Key information: price breakdown, ETD, ETA, reliability score, user reviews, insurance options.

Sort and filter forwarders by price, delivery speed, and rating.


5. Transparent Cost Breakdown

Display all costs upfront:

Base shipping

Customs & import taxes

Handling fees

Insurance (optional)

Split shipping fees


Ensure total cost is final and clear before checkout.


6. Real-Time Tracking & Notifications

Unique tracking for each shipment.

Consolidated dashboard for split shipments.

Push/email notifications for status updates: dispatched, in transit, customs cleared, delivered, delays.


7. Ratings & Reviews

Users can rate and review forwarders after delivery.

Ratings impact forwarder visibility and ranking.

Forwarder dashboard to view reviews and performance analytics.


8. Payment System

Multiple payment options (cards, PayPal, local payment gateways).

Option to pay full or partially for split shipments.

Secure payment processing (PCI-compliant).


9. Admin Panel

Manage users, forwarders, shipments, payments.

Approve or reject forwarders.

Monitor split shipping suggestions, pricing, and delivery performance.

Generate reports: revenue, popular routes, customer activity.


10. Forwarder Module

Forwarder registration and login.

Profile with shipping rates, transit times, and service types.

Accept or decline cargo bookings.

View assigned shipments, track performance, and get analytics.


11. Optional Advanced Features

AI-powered split shipping optimization: suggest fastest & cheapest combinations.

Customs duty calculator per country.

Historical shipping analytics & recommendations.

Multi-language and multi-currency support.



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Design & UX

Modern, clean, and professional design.

Responsive for web, tablet, and mobile.

Intuitive dashboard for users and forwarders.

Visual representation of split vs normal shipping (charts or diagrams).



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Technical Requirements

Web platform: HTML5, CSS3, JS framework (React, Angular, or Vue).

Mobile app: iOS and Android (React Native or Flutter preferred).

Backend: Node.js, Python (Django/Flask), or PHP (Laravel) with RESTful API.

Database: MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.

Real-time tracking integration via API or GPS system.

Secure payment integration (Stripe, PayPal, local gateways).

Scalable architecture for future growth.



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Deliverables

1. Fully functional web platform and mobile app (iOS & Android).


2. Admin dashboard.


3. Forwarder dashboard.


4. Documentation: user guide, admin guide, API documentation.


5. Deployment support on live servers.


6. Maintenance & support (optional, to be discussed).




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Project Expectations

Timeline: Please provide realistic milestones and delivery timeline.

Communication: Regular updates and milestone reviews.

Code: Clean, documented, and maintainable.

Testing: Full QA and bug testing before launch.

Creativity: Suggest improvements or features that enhance UX and performance.



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Skills Required

Full-stack development (web + mobile).

UI/UX design.

Backend & database management.

API integration (tracking, payment).

Experience with logistics, shipping, or e-commerce platforms preferred.



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Summary:
We are building Importia, a transparent, fast, and intelligent shipping platform for importers worldwide. It will allow users to compare multiple freight forwarders, choose split or normal shipping, track shipments, and see all costs upfront. The platform should be scalable, secure, and user-friendly, with web and mobile accessibility.

We welcome experienced teams or freelancers with logistics/shipping platform experience to submit proposals with timelines, portfolio, and estimated costs." (client-provided description)