Pik ’n’ Ship: Change the way you move…Change the environment

Ruchira Dassani
Aug 25, 2017 · 2 min read

2015 brought in a new idea that might bring a big change in the Logistics Industry. It was the year a marketplace Pik ’n’ Ship was founded by Chaitanya Molli, a supply chain expert and an avid programmer (SAP APO expert).

He saw potential that would change the way you move and change the environment for better, at the same time.

There is a huge demand of budget movers and empty and half-filled trucks looking for backloads. He decided to bring them together on an online platform- Pik ’n’ Ship.

The platform is simple and true to its name. You can register and post your shipment for free and let multiple carriers come to you bidding to deliver your shipment. It takes just a few minutes for the shipment to be live on the marketplace and for carriers to start bidding.

Choose the bid you like, the additional services you like and get your item shipping!

Carriers look for backloads on their return journeys. So, they are happy to offer cheaper estimates to move your stuff. You can save up to 40% of the regular moving costs when you pick a registered carrier here!

How does it save the Environment?

Imagine a truck making a trip for one small item such as a refrigerator and then another trip for some furniture, on the same route. A small van could take both in one trip and save the environment from a lot of carbon emission. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Transportation industry is responsible for 14% of the total Greenhouse Gases. In the U.S., it is responsible for 27% of the total Greenhouse Gases.

Making a small change in the way the transport industry works, we can make the world a much better place to live in.

What’s in it for the carriers?

Carriers register for free and then ship for free! Pik ’n’ Ship’s model isn’t a commission or subscription-based model. This makes it the best in its class. The site offers free services like Fleet Management, GPS Tracking and Workorder Management, which make small-and-van firms to big transport companies register here. Here’s a video that explains it all:

Pik ‘n Ship-How-it-works-for-carriers

Currently, Pik ’n’ Ship operates in New Zealand, Australia, Canada, United States, India and United Kingdom. Give it a try and when you do, do not forget to leave a review for the carrier you chose. It helps the community to choose transporters better and boosts the morale of the truckers.

Do let us know your thoughts and spread the word to make people move the Eco-friendly way.

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