3PL Shipping Software Built Inside Business Central
Run multi-client fulfillment, third-party logistics billing, and warehouse shipping operations natively inside Dynamics 365 Business Central — no external tools, no middleware.
From fulfilment centres to multi-client logistics providers
3PL businesses rely on MetaShip 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 Running a 3PL on Manual Shipping Tools Doesn’t Scale
Multi-client logistics requires per-client carrier billing, real-time rate shopping, and warehouse packing control — all in one system. Disconnected tools create errors and slow you down.
No Per-Client Carrier Billing
Clients have their own carrier accounts but the system can’t bill them directly — forcing manual credit notes and monthly freight reconciliation.
No Multi-Carrier Rate Shopping
Teams pick carriers by habit, not by rate — missing savings on every shipment across every client account managed inside BC.
Disconnected Warehouse & ERP
Packing and shipping happen outside Business Central — creating data gaps between inventory, orders, and shipping records.
Manual Label Generation
Labels created manually across multiple carrier portals — time-consuming, error-prone, and inconsistent across client shipments.
No Shipping Cost Visibility at Order Stage
Freight costs unknown until the carrier invoice arrives — making it impossible to build accurate freight into client quotes and orders.
No Packing Station Control for Multi-Client
Multiple client packing operations run simultaneously with no dedicated station management — creating confusion and fulfilment errors.
From Client Order to Delivery — All Inside BC
MetaShip connects every stage of 3PL order fulfillment inside Business Central — from client order intake through packing station management, carrier rate shopping, label generation, and delivery tracking.
Receive & Fulfil
- Client sales orders synced live from Business Central
- Warehouse pick created per client order and registered in BC
- Items scanned into packages on dedicated MetaShip Packing Station
Rate, Select & Label
- Multi-carrier rate shopping via MSP Get Estimate in BC
- Best carrier selected by cost, transit time, or client preference
- Shipping label with SSCC number generated and attached in BC
Track & Close
- Tracking number returned instantly and stored in BC shipment record
- Packing posted and client order invoiced inside BC
- Freight charge — with 3PL mark-up — auto-posted to client order
3PL Shipping Software Capabilities — All Native in BC
Every capability your 3PL needs to manage multi-client fulfillment, carrier billing, and warehouse shipping — without leaving Business Central.
Client-Level Carrier Billing
Bill carrier charges directly to each client’s carrier account — per order, per shipment, with no manual adjustments.
- 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
Compare rates across UPS, FedEx, and more for every client order — real-time, inside Business Central.
- 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
Dedicated packing stations for multi-client warehouse operations — each with independent status and packing workflow.
- Packing Station ID and name per packing record
- Multiple stations operate simultaneously without conflict
- Status tracked: Open → In Progress → Posted per station
Barcode Scan-to-Pack
Scan-to-pack workflow on the MetaShip Packing Screen — items scanned against client orders, reducing fulfilment errors.
- Barcode scanning — items packed against BC sales order
- Manual or auto package creation with weights & dimensions
- SSCC number auto-generated per package
Batch Label Printing
Shipping labels generated per package and downloadable as a single consolidated PDF — ready for the warehouse floor.
- Labels auto-attached to BC shipment record after API creation
- Consolidated label PDF — all packages in one download
- Individual or bulk label download per shipment
Freight Estimation & Mark-Up
Estimate carrier rates at the client quote stage and apply 3PL mark-up — freight costs are known before the order is placed.
- MSP Get Estimate at sales quote stage
- Mark-up configured per rate — charge line added to quote & order
- Charge carries from quote to sales order automatically
Built Natively Inside Dynamics 365 Business Central
MetaShip centralizes 3PL shipping operations inside Business Central — client orders, packing stations, carrier billing, labels, and freight charges all in one system with no middleware.
Built for Every Type of Third-Party Logistics Operation
Whether you run a single fulfilment centre or a multi-site 3PL network, MetaShip’s workflows adapt to your client mix and carrier requirements inside BC.
3PL Providers
Multi-client fulfilment with per-client carrier billing and packing station control inside BC.
Fulfilment Centres
High-volume order fulfilment automation with barcode scan-to-pack and batch label printing.
eCommerce Fulfilment
Multi-carrier rate shopping and automated shipping charges for eCommerce client orders in BC.
Contract Logistics
Client-level carrier account billing and freight mark-up for contract logistics operations.
Reverse Logistics
Inbound and outbound shipping estimation for returns and reverse logistics workflows in BC.
Cross-Border Logistics
Multi-carrier rate comparison for domestic and international client shipments inside BC.
Retail Distribution
Automated pick-pack-ship for retail client orders — shipping charges auto-posted per client.
Specialty Freight
Manual and third-party shipment options for freight arranged outside BC per client requirement.
What Changes When Your 3PL Switches to MetaShip
See the real operational difference — in time saved per client order, billing errors eliminated, and fulfilment data unified inside Business Central.
Schedule a DemoZero Freight Billing Errors
Per-client third party billing routes carrier charges directly to each client’s carrier account at API shipment creation — no manual credit notes, no end-of-month reconciliation.
Faster Fulfilment Per Client Order
Rate shopping, label generation, and carrier booking all happen inside BC in one workflow — no carrier portals, no spreadsheets, no tool-switching between client orders.
Scale Without Adding Admin Headcount
Automated mark-up, label generation, and packing station management mean your 3PL handles more client volume without adding administrative staff to manage shipping.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MetaShip 3PL shipping software for Business Central?
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Automate 3PL Shipping 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.