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PeerPack

Low cost, Last minute, Safe and Secure delivery service

Created on 5th November 2023

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PeerPack

Low cost, Last minute, Safe and Secure delivery service

The problem PeerPack solves

In today's world, people frequently need to send parcels or couriers to friends and relatives living abroad. In this case, the traditional approach often involves relying on someone they know who might be traveling to the same destination. This method, though convenient when available, is highly dependent on the availability of such acquaintances. However, our idea plans to simplify and streamline the process of sending packages internationally. We plan to transform passengers into a potential courier service. With the use of our app, individuals can easily upload their courier details and search for a willing carrier who transport their items by making use of their balance carry capacity for a reward. This idea has the potential to make sending parcels more accessible, efficient, and secure, benefitting both senders and carriers alike.
The primary advantage of this idea is that it significantly enhances the convenience of sending parcels or couriers internationally. No longer do individuals need to rely on finding a willing friend or relative who coincidentally happens to be traveling to the desired destination. Instead, they can directly connect with carriers through the app, ensuring that their packages are delivered in a timely and reliable manner. This newfound ease and accessibility can be particularly valuable for those who frequently need to send parcels, whether it's for personal or business purposes.

Challenges we ran into

Legal Issues:

  • Customs and Import/Export Regulations: Navigating the various customs regulations of different countries was complex.
  • Data Privacy and Compliance: International data privacy laws, such as GDPR in Europe, require careful handling of user data.
  • Liability and Insurance: Defining liability in case of loss, damage, theft or harmful of packages can be legally intricate.
    We had to do extensive research to understand them. We plan to introduce a third party to ensure package integrity and security

API Call Issues:

  • Authentication: Data authentication was difficult
  • Rate Limiting: Managing and handling rate limiting errors and optimizing API usage was difficult.
    We used Django to solve most of the issues

Database Management Issues:

  • Data consistency: Ensuring consistent and proper data retreival is difficult
  • Data security: Ensuring security of data is difficult
    We used MongoDB and plan to use Firebase for solving security issues

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