# On-Demand Shipping Services This New Service Will Ship Practically Anything for Business Clients By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-07-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ondemand-shipping References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2015/07/13/shipster-the-on-demand-shipping-service-for-businesses-expands-to-sf/?ncid=rss) & [goshipster](http://goshipster.com) Shipster is a new on-demand shipping service that helps businesses ship nearly any product as quickly as possible. The service operates through a mobile app and provides on-demand pickups in New York, Brooklyn and San Francisco. To use the service, simply submit a pickup request through the Shipster app. A Shipster agent will come and collect your items and then promptly send them on their way. The company delivers [local packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snappy-shopper-and-stuart) through its own services and relies on partner companies for long-distance packages. While there are [numerous other shipping services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-shipping-solution) available, Shipster differs by providing on-demand shipping that is affordable and easy to arrange. By using the handy app you can have an item picked up for delivery in less than 20 minutes. The app is popular among small startup organizations, as well as larger businesses looking for a more seamless shipping solution. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **On-demand Shipping Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform that connects businesses with on-demand shipping services for quick and affordable delivery. - **Mobile App-based Shipping:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a mobile app that allows businesses to easily request and track shipments for a more seamless shipping experience. - **Partner-based Delivery Network:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build a network of partner companies to provide affordable long-distance package delivery for on-demand shipping services. ### Where This Applies - **Logistics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement advanced logistics technology to optimize on-demand shipping processes and increase efficiency. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate on-demand shipping services into e-commerce platforms to offer customers faster and more convenient delivery options. - **Startups:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customized on-demand shipping solutions tailored specifically for the needs of small startup organizations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [E-Commerce Logistics Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wish.md) - [30-Minute eCommerce Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-now-delivery-service.md) - [Trackable Package Return Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-5.md) - [Alternative Package Delivery Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickme.md) - [On-Demand Grocery Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-demand-groceries.md) - [Luxury On-Demand Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortnum-and-mason-1.md) - [Efficient Shipping Container Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxhub.md) - [Same-Day Holiday Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sameday-holiday-deliveries.md) - [Extra-Speedy Last-Mile Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snappy-shopper-and-stuart.md)