Construction Shipping Software Built for
Business Central
Construction projects run on schedule when materials arrive on time. MetaShip’s construction shipping software helps manage freight movement, carrier automation, and delivery execution directly from Business Central.
From material suppliers to infrastructure firms
Construction businesses rely on MetaShip’s construction shipping software to move materials with precision — directly inside Business Central.
“We cut freight costs by 27% and gave project managers real visibility into when materials hit the site. MetaShip changed how we run construction logistics.”
“MetaShip handles our pallet freight and carrier selection inside Business Central. Our crews are no longer waiting on materials — and our PMs finally have delivery visibility.”
“Every load ships with the right carrier at the best rate. Project managers see ETA and proof of delivery in real time without leaving Business Central.”
Why Construction Shipping Delays Impact Entire Projects
In construction, every delivery is tied to a schedule. Without proper construction shipping software, its common to deal with freight delays which leads to costly disruptions across the entire project.
Delayed Job Site Deliveries
Materials arriving late or at incorrect locations causing direct impact on project execution timelines and overall hamper the delivery schedules.
Freight Cost Uncertainty
Without freight management software, teams by default choose the most familiar carriers instead of evaluating the options to save cost.
No Delivery Visibility for PMs
Poor construction delivery management limits shipment visibility and makes site planning complicated and shady for teams.
Manual Shipping Processes
Teams rely on spreadsheets and disconnected systems or use tools outside Business Central – usually end up with errors and repetitive work.
Complex Freight Requirements
Standard shipping tools fail to manage palletized and oversized materials, making construction freight harder to coordinate efficiently.
Supply Chain Disruptions
Delays from suppliers or carriers make material arrival unpredictable, creating disruptions that impact project schedules and site coordination.
From Sales Order to Job Site Delivery
MetaShip’s construction shipping software keeps shipments moving from order release to final delivery by automatically connecting freight planning, carrier selection, shipment execution, and tracking inside Business Central.
Receive & Fulfil
- Sales orders flow directly from Business Central
- Materials are picked from shipment preparation
- Validating packed items before shipping
Rate, Select & Ship
- Instantly compare live freight rates
- Best carrier is selected suitable to delivery needs
- Labels and shipment records are created
Track & Close
- Tracking updates automatically sync back into BC
- Delivery progress stays visible to teams
- Shipping costs post automatically to orders
Trusted Carriers, Connected to Business Central
Everything Construction Shipping Software Teams Need to Ship From BC
All shipping operations are easily managed by staying inside Business Central. No need of external tools or disconnected systems.
Multi-Carrier Shipping
Compare multiple carriers and book across all supported options including UPS, FedEx or LTL carriers directly inside BC.
- Real-time carrier price comparison
- API shipment with instant tracking number
- Shipping charges auto-added with mark-up
Delivery Tracking
Track every construction shipment right from dispatch stage to final job-site delivery using a central platform.
- Auto-generated tracking number during each shipment creation
- Labels stored and accessible inside the Business Central
- Shipments are validated and linked to original sales order
Packing & Label Management
Manage packing and shipment label creation directly from the MetaShip Packing Screen.
- Barcode scanning against sales orders
- Manual or auto package creation
- SSCC numbers are generated for each package
Shipping Cost Estimation
MetaShip enables you to estimate freight costs during quoting before the order moves to shipment.
- Live rate comparison at quote stage
- mark-up applied to quote and order
- Automatically shipping cost carried forward
Flexible Billing
Support standard, third-party and manual freight billing- all through a one unified screen.
- Bill shipments to customer carrier accounts
- Manual freight option for external carriers
- Convert shipment type when shipping plans changes
Shipping Automation
Automate shipment processing without manual coordination and manual repetitive updates.
- Auto-attached labels after shipment creation
- Packing completion triggers fulfillment workflow
- Packing station support for warehouse teams
Mindfully Built to Streamline Every Construction Operation
Whether you manage material supply, handling job-site deliveries or managing complex construction logistics- MetaShip as a construction shipping software adapts to the way your operation moves material and freight.
Building Material Suppliers
MetaShip’s construction shipping software is designed to manage bulk material shipments, carrier selection or delivery confirmation across multiple customers and job-site locations.
Managing General Contractors
Coordinate inbound material deliveries across active sites with real-time shipment visibility and better freight planning.
Commercial Construction
Manage material deliveries and freight schedules around important project timeline to keep every project running on time.
Residential Builders
Handle parcel and freight deliveries efficiently across multiple residential projects with reliable shipment tracking.
Roofing & Lumber Suppliers
Manage oversized material shipments and scheduled job-site deliveries without manual freight coordination delays.
Electrical Contractors
Deliver conduit, panels, tools, and equipment to active job sites with complete shipment visibility in Business Central.
Mechanical & HVAC Contractors
Coordinate equipment, ducting and material deliveries to keep installation and service projects running as per committed schedule.
Infrastructure Projects
Coordinate oversized freight and heavy equipment deliveries for large-scale civil and infrastructure projects.
Protect Margins by Controlling Shipping Costs
Unexpected freight charges, delayed deliveries and manual coordination can quickly impact on profitability. MetaShip gives construction teams better shipping control using the one unified system inside Business Central – also available on Microsoft AppSource.
Smarter Freight Decisions
Compare carrier rates instantly and control shipping costs before they impact project margins.
Less Coordination Overhead
Remove manual shipping tasks and keep freight operations moving inside one connected workflow.
Lower Project Delays
Keep materials arriving where and when they’re needed to avoid teams downtime and project delays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Keep Construction Projects Moving with MetaShip’s construction shipping software.
Automate freight operations, improve delivery visibility, and ensure materials arrive on time — with shipping built directly inside Dynamics 365 Business Central.
See why contractors, suppliers, and construction companies choose MetaShip’s construction shipping software for Dynamics 365 Business Central.
