Contact person: Business Client

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Location: Beau Bassin-Rose Hill, Mauritius

Budget: Recommended by industry experts

Time to start: As soon as possible

Project description:
"Job Description: Smart Freight Comparison Platform with Bidding System

Project Overview:
We are building a web and mobile platform for importers and e-commerce businesses to compare freight forwarders, optimize shipping costs, and access split shipping options. The platform will operate as a commission-based agent, automatically securing our profit margin (20%) on every shipment. A core feature is a bidding system where forwarders submit private rates, which the platform uses to calculate final prices for users.


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Key Features & Requirements

1. User Interface (Frontend)

Responsive web and mobile-friendly interface

User registration/login and profile management

Cargo submission form (origin, destination, weight, dimensions, type of goods, shipping preferences)

Shipment tracking dashboard for users

Display final platform price (including commission), ETD/ETA, insurance options, and forwarder reliability

Notifications for updates, delays, and shipment confirmations



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2. Forwarder Interface

Secure portal for forwarders to:

Submit bids for each shipment request

Enter ETD/ETA, optional insurance, and service details

View shipment history and analytics


Forwarder bids are private and hidden from users

Admin can manage forwarder access, permissions, and contracts



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3. Admin Interface

Manage users, forwarders, and shipments

Approve or reject bids if needed

Automated platform price calculation with commission

Split shipping logic: assign different parts of cargo to multiple forwarders

Reporting dashboard: revenue, active shipments, commission collected



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4. Bidding & Commission Logic

Forwarders submit private bids → platform calculates final price including 20% commission

Split shipping optimization: divide cargo among multiple forwarders to minimize cost or delivery time

Platform ensures commission is automatically applied to each shipment

Platform price displayed to user hides forwarder identity and raw bid



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5. Payment & Security

Integrated secure payment gateway

Payment flow: user pays platform price, commission automatically secured, forwarder receives net amount

Optional escrow feature for secure payout after shipment confirmation

Database encryption for bids, transactions, and sensitive data



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6. Technical Requirements

Frontend: React.js, Vue.js, or Angular (web); responsive design

Backend: Node.js, Python/Django, or Laravel with REST API

Database: MySQL/PostgreSQL, capable of handling large shipment and bid data

Security: Encryption for bids, secure login, payment protection

Optional: Mobile app development (iOS/Android) using React Native or Flutter



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7. Legal & Compliance

Platform must hide forwarder names and raw bids until shipment is booked

Commission and payment flow must be legally enforceable

T&Cs integration: clearly inform users that platform price includes commission, forwarders may be hidden, and platform acts as agent



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8. Deliverables

1. Fully functional web platform with user, forwarder, and admin dashboards


2. Bidding system with commission calculation and split shipping logic


3. Payment integration with secure commission protection


4. Database structure for shipment, bid, user, and forwarder management


5. Optional: mobile app version (iOS & Android)


6. Documentation for platform, APIs, and deployment




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9. Skills Required

Full-stack development experience (React/Vue + Node/Python/Laravel)

Experience building marketplace or bidding platforms

Payment gateway integration experience

Strong understanding of database architecture and security

Familiarity with logistics/shipping platforms is a plus



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10. Project Timeline & Budget

Timeline: 8–12 weeks (negotiable based on scope)

Budget: Competitive, depending on experience and deliverables



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11. Additional Notes

Platform must be scalable for multiple forwarders and countries

Must support split shipping with automatic commission application

Forwarder bids must remain confidential until shipment booking

Clear documentation for future enhancements



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End Goal:
Build a robust, scalable, and legally compliant freight comparison platform that maximizes user trust, optimizes shipping, and guarantees platform commission on every transaction." (client-provided description)