Available now
shipping.bid
is for sale
A clear name for freight bidding, courier quotes and shipping marketplaces.
Email hello [at] akshayjohny [dot] com · Prices in US dollars.
Why shipping.bid
In logistics, “bid” is everyday language: shippers put loads out to bid and carriers bid for them. shipping.bid names that process directly, which makes it a natural home for a load board, a reverse auction for freight, or a courier-quote comparison service.
It is also easy to remember for small sellers who need to compare courier prices, and generic enough to cover road, air, sea and parcel shipping.
What you could build
- Freight load board where carriers bid on loads
- Courier rate comparison for small online sellers
- Reverse auction for container and part-load shipments
- Logistics tender portal for a company
Free tools already on shipping.bid
While the name waits for its next owner, its subdomains host free tools for people in India. Use them — they need no sign-up.
Shipping label maker
Make printable courier labels with barcode, PIN check, COD amount and return address. Print 4×6 thermal, A6 or 4-per-page A4. Free, works in your browser.
Open →
Volumetric weight calculator
Box size → volumetric and chargeable weight, for courier and air shipments.
Open →
Incoterms 2020 — who pays what
Pick a term like FOB or CIF and see exactly which costs and risks the buyer and seller carry.
Open →
India Post & postal tracking number checker
Check if a Speed Post or international postal tracking number is valid, and where it was posted.
Open →
How the transfer works
- Agree the price
Email to buy at the listed price, or send an offer. You get a reply from Akshay Johny, the owner. - Pay through escrow
Escrow.com holds the money until you have the domain, so neither side takes a risk. - Receive the domain
A push to your registrar account, or an auth code to move it to your own registrar. - Escrow releases payment
Once the domain shows in your account, escrow pays the seller. Usually done in 1–3 days.
Questions
How much is shipping.bid?
The buy-now price is $999 (US dollars). Serious offers from $150 are also considered — email with your offer.
How do I pay safely?
Use Escrow.com: you pay escrow, the domain is transferred to you, and only then is the money released to the seller. Escrow fees are usually split. A direct transfer is possible if you prefer.
How long does the transfer take?
Usually one to three days after payment is confirmed: a push to your account at the same registrar, or an auth code for a transfer to your own registrar.
What happens to the free tools on this domain?
The tools on subdomains can be removed before handover, or kept running for you if you want the visitors and content. Tell us which you prefer.
Is the .bid extension a good choice?
.bid is a generic top-level domain open to anyone. It reads naturally for auctions, tenders and any business where prices are set by bidding.