What is the difference between carpooling and parcel carpooling?
Carpooling transports passengers. Package carpooling connects a shipper and a traveler to use an available space in a vehicle or piece of luggage.
How parcel sharing works with Kimia
Parcel sharing connects a sender with someone who is already traveling and has room in their luggage.
Quick answer
A sender finds an existing trip, describes the parcel and agrees with the traveler on the price and handover. The traveler decides whether to accept it and must check the contents and travel rules first.
How does parcel carpooling work?
On Kimia, shippers and travelers publish or search for announcements related to a journey. When a need matches, they can discuss directly to organize the delivery and transport conditions.
What is the difference with traditional delivery?
The model is based on a journey planned by an individual, and not on a dedicated transport network. Kimia acts as a connection platform and should not be confused with a carrier or postal service.
Sender side
- Find a relevant route.
- Review profile and ad information.
- Discuss content, discount and terms with the traveler.
Traveler side
- Publish your journey and provide useful information.
- Choose the requests that match your trip.
- Agree terms directly with the sender.
Frequently asked questions
Does the traveler have to accept all packages?
No. He chooses his requests and must refuse any package whose content, origin or transport rules are not clear.
Can we use Kimia for an international trip?
Yes, if a corresponding ad exists. However, participants should check the customs, aviation and import rules of the itinerary.