3PL Shipping Software or Logistic Business
3PL Shipping Software enables you to manage multi-client fulfilment, third-party logistics billing, and warehouse shipping directly inside Dynamics 365 Business Central- without any need of external tools.
From Fulfilment Centres to
Multi-client Logistics Providers
3PL businesses rely on MetaShip’s 3PL shipping software to manage multi-client shipping, carrier billing, and warehouse operations — all inside Business Central.
“We run fulfilment for 14 clients from one BC environment. MetaShip lets us bill each client’s carrier account directly — no manual adjustments, no credit notes at month end.”
“Rate shopping across UPS and FedEx happens inside BC for every client order. Our team saves hours daily — no carrier portals, no spreadsheets, no switching between systems.”
“Our packing stations handle different clients simultaneously with their own shipping rules and carrier accounts. MetaShip makes that completely manageable inside BC.”
Why 3PL Shipping Software Beats Manual Tools That Don’t Scale?
As shipment volumes and client accounts grow, manual workflows started showing the gaps in billing creation, slowing fulfilment and rising freight cost. 3PL shipping software helps keep multi-client logistics fast, accurate, and scalable.
No Single Client Carrier
Clients use different carrier accounts, but without proper billing controls and systems, teams usually rely on manual adjustments and freight reconciliation.
No Multi-Carrier Rate Shopping
Without multi-carrier shipping visibility, teams choose familiar instead of the most cost-effective shipping option.
Disconnected Warehouse & ERP
Packing and shipping outside Business Central creates data gaps between inventory, orders, and shipment records.
Manual Label Generation
Labels created across multiple carrier portals slow operations and increase inconsistencies across client shipments.
No Shipping Cost Visibility at Order Stage
Freight costs remain unknown until invoicing, making accurate client pricing and margin planning difficult.
Complex Packing Station Control For Multi-Client
Multiple client orders moving through shared packing areas create confusion and increase fulfilment mistakes.
From Client Order to Delivery Everything Managed Inside BC
From client order intake to packing station execution to carrier selection, label creation and delivery tracking- MetaShip connects every step of 3PL fulfilment inside Business Central.
Intake, Sort & Pack
- Client orders enter the shared fulfilment queue
- Orders are sorted based on client workflows
- Items are scanned and packed by station
Price, Route & Label
- Compare carrier rates across all options
- Shipment follow client-specific routing rules
- Labels are generated and attached in BC
Bill, Track & Deliver
- Tracking updates sync to client orders
- Freight billing applies with 3PL markups
- Delivery status stays visible in BC
3PL Shipping Software Capabilities All Native in BC
Every capability your 3PL needs to manage multi-client fulfilment, carrier billing and warehouse shipping- without leaving Business Central.
Client-Level Carrier Billing
Manage client-specific carrier billing rules with greater accuracy and eliminate freight disputes across multi-client shipments.
- Third-party shipping toggle per sales order
- Enter client’s billing account number, country, postal code
- Carrier invoices client’s account directly at API shipment creation
Multi-Carrier Rate Shopping
By fetching and comparing the live carrier rates- choose the right carrier for every shipment across multiple shipping providers.
- MSP Get Estimate- rate comparison at quote or order stage
- Select by price, transit time, or client carrier preference
- 3PL mark-up applied automatically to selected rate
Packing Station Management
Manage multiple client shipments simultaneously without mix-ups by assigning dedicated packing stations to each workflow.
- Assign each packing station to specific clients shipment workflows
- Multiple stations can process orders at the same time
- Track packing progress from open to shipment completion
Client-Level Carrier Billing
Manage client-specific carrier billing rules with greater accuracy and eliminate freight disputes across multi-client shipments.
- Enable third-party billing per client order
- Store client carrier billing account details
- Bill freight directly to client carrier accounts
Multi-Carrier Rate Comparison
Choose the right carrier for every shipment using live rate intelligence across multiple shipping providers.
- Compare shipping carrier rates during quote or order creation
- Select by cost, transit time, or client rules
- Apply 3PL markup automatically to selected rates
Packing Station Management
Manage multiple client shipments simultaneously without mix-ups by assigning dedicated packing stations to each workflow.
- Assign each packing station to specific client shipment workflows
- Multiple stations can process orders at the same time
- Track packing progress from open to shipment completion
Barcode Scan-to-Pack
Validate every item before shipment with barcode-driven workflows built for faster and more accurate fulfilment.
- Scan items against client sales orders
- Create packages manually or automatically
- Generate SSCC numbers per package
Batch Label Printing
Process high shipping volumes faster with streamlined label generation designed for busy warehouse teams.
- Generate labels automatically after shipment creation
- Download all labels in one consolidate file
- print labels individually or in bulk
Freight Estimation & Mark-up
Improve margin control with early freight visibility and flexible mark-up rules for every client order.
- Estimate freight cost at the quote creation stage
- Add configurable markups to shipping charges
- Carry freight charges into final sales orders
Built for Every Type of Third-Party Logistics Operation
Whether you run a single fulfilment centre or a multi-location 3PL network, MetaShip adapts to complex client workflow and shipping demands inside Business Central.
3PL Providers
Manage everything from multiple client accounts, shared warehouse workflows to shipment execution – all from one connected system.
Fulfilment Centres
Handle high-volume orders on daily basis with faster packing workflows and smoother warehouse throughput.
eCommerce Fulfilment
Support fast-moving online orders with scalable shipping workflows built to handle time-sensitive peak order volumes.
Contract Logistics
Manage client-specific shipping rules, freight billing, and service commitments across long-term contracts.
Reverse Logistics
Simplify returns processing and movement of inbound and outbound shipments across return workflows.
Cross-Border Logistics
Coordinate international shipments with better carrier selection and smoother cross-border movement.
Retail Distribution
Keep retail replenishment moving with accurate fulfilment and on-time shipment execution.
Specialty Freight
Support non-standard freight workflows requiring flexible shipping methods and custom client handling.
Fulfil More Clients Bill Accurately Scale Without Headcount
MetaShip reduces shipping complexity, improves billing accuracy, and helps 3PL teams handle more client volume without increasing operational overhead.
Accurate Client Billing
Client-specific billing flows stay controlled and consistent, reducing disputes, reconciliation work, and revenue leakage across shipments.
Faster Order Throughput
Connected shipping workflows reduce delays between packing, carrier selection, and dispatch- helping teams process orders faster.
Scalable Operations
As client volume grows, automation keeps workflows efficient so teams can scale output without adding administrative burden.
Trusted Carriers, Connected to Business Central
Frequently Asked Questions
Automate 3PL Shipping Software Inside Business Central
Multi-client fulfillment, per-client carrier billing, multi-carrier rate shopping, and packing station management — all native inside Dynamics 365 Business Central.
See why 3PL providers, fulfilment centres, and contract logistics companies choose MetaShip as their D365 3PL shipping software.
