Shappi

Transforming International Shopping Through Shared Luggage Space

UI/UX Designing, Mobile App Development

INDUSTRY

Logistics

TEAM

3 members

PROJECT STATE

Completed in 2020

COUNTRY

US

About Project

Shappi, formerly known as Kargoo, is a mobile app that connects frequent travelers with individuals in South America who want to purchase products from the U.S. By leveraging travelers’ unused luggage space, Shappi offers a cost-effective and efficient solution to the challenges of international logistics. With a recent funding boost of $2M, raising the total to $3.2M, Shappi has established itself as a disruptive player in a $52 billion industry that spans the United States and Latin America.

  • Modern Design: Enhance the user experience with a clean and intuitive interface for seamless navigation.
  • Advanced Features: Add real-time chat, geolocation, and web-view shopping for efficient order placement and delivery.
  • Traveler Verification: Maintain trust through a multi-step traveler verification process for reliable transactions.
  • Secure Payments: Ensure safe and smooth payment processing by integrating Stripe Connect.
  • Scalable Platform: Build a robust architecture to handle increasing user demand across multiple regions.

Product Features

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Matching Algorithm

Shappi’s intelligent matching algorithm pairs buyers with travelers by analyzing factors such as their location, travel dates, and luggage availability. This ensures timely and efficient order fulfillment while optimizing the use of available resources.

Matching Algorithm

Real-Time Chat

Implemented using PubNub, the chat feature enables seamless and instant communication between users and travelers, ensuring smooth coordination and timely updates throughout the delivery process.

Real-Time Chat

Payment Integration

Integrated Stripe Connect for secure payment processing, including payouts to travelers. This streamlined financial transactions and ensured compliance with global payment standards.

Payment Integration

Geolocation and Address Search

Google Maps integration ensures users can input accurate delivery addresses and locate travelers efficiently. This feature enhances reliability in the delivery process by reducing errors in address handling.

Geolocation and Address Search

Web View Shopping & Scraping

Enabled users to place orders from top U.S. stores like Amazon, Apple, Nike, Best Buy, Sephora etc. using web view with custom JavaScript scraping.

Web View Shopping & Scraping

Wallet & Referral System

Introduced an in-app wallet to streamline secure transactions between buyers and travelers. Added a referral program to encourage user growth by rewarding existing users for bringing new members to the platform.

Wallet & Referral System

Gift Cards

Introduced a feature allowing users to buy and send gift cards within the app. This provides a convenient gifting option while encouraging app usage. It adds flexibility for users to share shopping credits easily.

Gift Cards
  • Increased User Engagement:The revamped app’s intuitive design and new features led to a surge in 100k+ active users.
  • Investor Confidence:Shappi successfully closed a $1.2M funding round, with 50% of existing investors reinvesting $2M due to the app’s rapid growth and problem-solving approach.
  • Streamlined Operations:The matching algorithm and verification system significantly reduced delivery delays and errors.

Technology Stack

Our platform's robust and scalable technology stack ensures high performance, security, and user-friendly experience. Here are the key components: