Although the service doesn’t conduct background checks on the people wanting to join as couriers, it does require them to add information like a mobile number and a verified Paypal acccount. There’s also an iPhone app for the tool that makes things easier.

Features

• Post delivery jobs and set your own price.
• Quick intra-city delivery through local couriers.
• iPhone app available, Android app coming soon.

Check out Zipments @ www.zipments.com (By Abhijeet from GT Mobiles)

Parcels allows users to get the latest information regarding a package with its tracking number. It can also map the package’s route using Google Maps. Users have the option of tracking a package manually or have the app do background checks at a preset interval. The app can also be set to receive notifications on the phone silently so that you do not have to be bothered.

Parcels is also very lightweight since  it won’t do a background check if the package has already been delivered. This free app is certainly a useful thing to have if you frequently need to track shipping packages.

Features:

• Android based shipping tracker.
• Support 36 major global shipment companies.
• Shows where the package is using Google Maps.
• Manual or automatic tracking.
• Can be set to receive silent notifications.
• Lightweight app.
• Free to download.
• Similar Tools: Shiply, PackageTrackr, TrackThis and FollowMyStuff.

Check out Parcels @ market.android.com/details?id=eu.zomtec.android.delivery&feature=search_result (Via Lifehacker)

To start using Shiply, just type in the  from-and-to destinations then select your product category. Then set options such as whether your product is an eBay item or not while setting item size, and item weight. Click next to add specific pickup and delivery locations as well as preferred dates of delivery. Once all these are entered, you can select from a list of quotes from different couriers. You are always assured of the lowest prices because of the reverse-auction format which allows you to save up to 75%. In addition, the e-mail alert feature allows you to check for offers without filling up the form every time.

Aside from its core functions, courier companies can actively bid by searchinl g for deliverable items that they can bid on. Couriers can search by country, locality, or by route. If the client like your offer, he can easily accept your bid to complete the transaction.

Shiply is a useful tool especially for eBay sellers who want to gain  as many edge as possible against their competition. Being able to deliver goods at minimum shipping rates allow them to get a healthy profit margin or provide aggressive pricing.

Features:

• Bidding system for courier services
• Get the lowest rates possible
• Match deliveries to couriers that are going there anyway
• Free service
• Mainly available in Europe
• Similar tools: ShipGooder.

Check out Shiply @ www.shiply.com

TrackingNumber is a free to use website that helps you locate your couriered packages. Whether you are the sender or the recipient of the couriered package, you can use its tracking number on the website to view its location as shown by Google Maps.

Courier services supported by the site include FedEx, DHL, UPS, and TNT with support for other couriers being added. You click on a particular courier service and then enter your package’s tracking number. Its location is pulled from the courier service’s website and then displayed on a Google Map.

Take a look at the sample image below to see how the package’s location is displayed.

As you can see, along with the current location, the previous locations of the package are shown in the left pane. This provides you with the complete tracking record for your parcel.

Features:

• A user friendly website.
• Lets you track your couriered packages on Google Maps.
• Supports FedEx, UPS, DHL, and TNT couriers.
• Provides a complete tracking history of the package.
• Similar sites: USPS Mobile, FollowMyStuff, PackageTrackr, TrackMyShipments and other shipping trackers.

Check out Tracking Number @ www.trackingnumber.org

All you have to do is enter your tracking number from Fedex, USPS or UPS and Boxoh will show you where your package is right now. You will also be able to see the next destination the package will reach.

Complete details about the status of the package are also displayed in a sidebar widget and it allows you to track it through an RSS feed. If you want to share the status of the package with somebody, you can do so through the permanent URL created for the package.

Features:

• Fedex, UPS & USPS package tracking Site.
• Track packages and see them on a map.
• See detailed status and track through RSS feeds.
• Powered by Google Maps.
• No registration required.
• Simiar sites: USPS Mobile, FollowMyStuff, PackageTrackr, TrackMyShipments and other shipping trackers.

Visit Boxoh @ www.boxoh.com [via LifeHacker]

If  you’re new to moving, or just need help, the pre-made moving checklists in MoveIdiot are also a terrific boon, reminding users of every imaginable circumstance, need or errand, such as notifying one’s doctor or bank of a move, changing one’s address, or even planning a farewell party. Whether it’s moving offices or homes, short or long distances, the whole moving process is always a hassle, but thanks to MoveIdiot moving has now become so easy, any fool can move quickly and easily!

Features:

• Categorise items by box and/or room,
• Print packing details.
• Create labels.
• To-do lists and update alerts.
• Upload or input receipt information.
• Range of moving categories including travel expenses, hotel expenses.
• Real-time spending statistics.
• Track information from multiple shipping companies.
• View real-time updates on an interactive map.
• No software to download or install.
• Similar sites: OneSimpleMove, OneSimpleMove, USA Movers and BoxCycle.

Check out MoveIdiot @ www.moveidiot.com (via ReadWriteWeb by Judy from Heyjude)

The easy-to-use on-screen guide takes you through each process and makes it easy to list your stuff. If you wish, you can also upload pictures for hard-to-describe items.

After you are done describing your move requirements (which doesn’t take long provided you know what you are moving), sit back and wait for movers to bid on your job. Most of the listed jobs receive multiple mover bids within 15 minutes after posting. Which mover bid you ultimately decide to go with is totally up to you. You may base your decision on the past mover reviews and quote.

Features:

• Find a best deal for your move job by letting movers compete for it.
• Save time since you never have to pick up the phone to call multiple movers.
• Use the built-in moving checklist to itemize all your stuff prior to your move.
• Read mover reviews prior accepting a bid to be sure of a mover’s reliability and trustworthiness.
• Post reviews for movers you have worked with in the past.
• Your personal info kept private until you select a mover; no mover spam.
• Email your list of items to anybody–friends, family, movers, etc.
• Register your moving company and bid on jobs posted by others.
• For more info watch detailed videos tours.
• Movers may register with CityMove and bid on moving jobs (not free).
• US only.

Check out CityMove @ www.citymove.com

You simply enter tracking number # of your package, your email address and start receiving updates on the status of your shipment. When your shipment is received, it is no longer checked for updates anymore and your email address along with other information is purged from the site.

Features:

• Shipment tracking web service with email alerts.
• Checks every 10 minutes.
• Unsubscribe from receiving updates at any time.
• Your information (email, ip address etc) is purged after shipment is received or when you unsubscribe.
• Free, no registration.
• For more shipment tracking services see shipping section. There are dozens of tools to choose from.

Check out FollowMyStuff @ www.followmystuff.com

Features:

• Track your USPS, Fedex and DHL packages from one place
• UPS not supported
• Automatically recognizes the tracking # of each different provider
• Get updates by RSS feed
• Includes Mobile version
• Free, no registration.
• Similar: FollowMyStuff, PackageTrackr, TrackMyShipments and other shipping trackers.

Check out SimpleTracking @ www.simpletracking.com

There are several ways to watch progress of the parcel using Packagetrackr. It lets you track shipments from your browser, your iGoogle homepage, your RSS reader, your Windows sidebar gadget, your Facebook profile or even your iPhone or iPod touch.

Here’s a screenshot of its iPhone version.

Check out Packagetrackr @ www.packagetrackr.com ( Contributed by Abhijeet from Jeet Blog )