Bidzy

Revolutionize logistics with real-time bidding! Shippers post jobs, carriers bid live—saving costs, ensuring reliability, and tracking shipments. AI + blockchain for trust & efficiency.

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About Bidzy - Global Shipping Marketplace

Inspiration

The logistics market is broken — opaque pricing, poor fleet utilization, and missed opportunities are bleeding value from both sides. Inspired by the dynamics of financial markets and the efficiency of real-time trading platforms, Bidzy introduces a high-frequency bidding system that flips the script.

Clients lock in the best shipping rates through a live, competitive auction.
Logistics providers increase fleet efficiency and maximize profit margins by securing more jobs at optimal rates.
Market-driven transparency ensures fair pricing and better decision-making for both parties.

Bidzy isn’t just another shipping platform — it’s a dynamic marketplace that turns logistical chaos into a structured, profit-maximizing opportunity.

What we Learned

Building Bidzy taught me invaluable lessons about:

  • Real-time technologies: Implementing Socket.IO for live bidding required a deep understanding of WebSocket connections, event handling, and state synchronization.
  • UX for competitive environments: Designing interfaces that remain calm and usable during fast-paced bidding scenarios.
  • Payment processing: Integrating secure payment flows while maintaining a smooth user experience.
  • Logistics domain knowledge: Understanding the complexities of shipping requirements across different transport methods.

How we Built It

Bidzy was constructed using a modern tech stack:

  • Frontend: Next.js with TypeScript for type safety and better developer experience.
  • Styling: TailwindCSS for responsive, utility-first styling.
  • Real-time communication: Socket.IO for bidding events and notifications.
  • Authentication: NextAuth.js for secure user management.
  • Database: Prisma ORM with PostgreSQL for data persistence.
  • Deployment: Vercel for the main application and Railway for dedicated socket server.

The architecture follows a hybrid approach with server-side rendering for improved SEO and client-side interactivity for the dynamic bidding interfaces.

Architecture Diagram

Frontend : link Backend : link API: link

Challenges

The journey wasn't without obstacles:

  • CORS configuration: Setting up proper cross-origin resource sharing between the main app and socket server proved particularly challenging when deploying to production.
  • Race conditions: Managing concurrent bids required careful state management to prevent conflicts.
  • Real-time data sync: Ensuring all users see the same bid information simultaneously across devices.
  • Performance optimization: Reducing unnecessary re-renders during high-frequency bid updates.

Despite these challenges, the platform has evolved into a robust solution that simplifies shipping logistics for businesses of all sizes while creating new opportunities for carriers to optimize their routes and capacity.

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