MetaShip – Dynamics 365 Shipping Management Software Solution

Shipping Management Software Built for

MetaShip is a native shipping management software solution for D365 BC that centralizes multi-carrier shipping, smart picking, live rate quotes, and end-to-end tracking in one connected flow.

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📈 +245% Growth
⚡ Real-Time Analytics
5+ Carrier Integrations
9 Industries Served
100% Dynamics 365 Native
Real-Time Quotes Comparison
24/7 Tracking and Reporting
How MetaShip Works

One Shipping Management Software Connecting 5 Different Systems

Business Central shipping management software helps replace disconnected carrier portals, manual processes and multiple systems with one system that works inside BC.

The Old Way
With MetaShip
Manual Spreadsheet
UPS Portal
USPS Web
FedEx Ship Manager
Purolator Portal
Label Printer App
DHL Express
ERP / BC
Email & Slack
chasing
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Wrong rate quoted again!
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Where is this shipment?
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Label printed wrong address
🏠 MetaShip Hub Dynamics 365 BC
UPSFedExUSPS DHLPurolator
Smart Packing
Auto box assignment
Live Rate Quotes
All carriers, real-time
Auto Labels
Print-ready instantly
ERP Native
Lives inside BC
Live Tracking
Auto BC updates
BOL & ASN label
Auto-generated
3rd Party Billing
Charge to any account
Scan-to-Ship
Barcode verification
Customs Docs
International shipping
Shipping Reports
Cost & performance
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Shipped in 30 seconds!
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$14 saved vs last rate
Shipping Management Software Features

Shipping Management System for Every Dynamics 365 Shipping Operation

MetaShip plugs directly into Dynamics 365 Business Central as your complete D365 shipping software. One Business Central shipping solution for every shipping operation- no tab switching, re-entering data, or using additional logins.

Quote Freight,
In Under 2 Minutes

MetaShip pulls live rates from UPS, FedEx, USPS, DHL and Purolator directly onto your Business Central sales quote- applies your configured markup, and carries the shipping charge line to the sales order automatically. No portal switching, manual efforts and pricing guesswork.

  • Live carrier rates- no portal switching
  • Markup applied- charge line ready instantly
  • Multi-package estimates with your box dimensions
  • From quote to order- no re-entry, ever.
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Live rates from 5 carriers- delivery timelines included.
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Cut quoting time from 30-40 minutes to under 2 minutes.
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Multiple packages- Your dimensions, one estimate.
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Charge line follows the order- markup included.

Connect Carriers
Skip the Portals

MetaShip’s Shipping API connects Dynamics 365 Business Central directly to carrier APIs. Create shipments, generate labels, and get tracking numbers in one click, with no copy-paste between your ERP and carrier portals.

  • One-click API shipment creation from Business Central
  • Business Central shipping API for UPS, FedEx, USPS, DHL & Purolator
  • Automated labels in individual & consolidated PDFs
  • Manual shipment fallback when you need it
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Shipment created and tracking returned in seconds
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Under 2 min per shipment vs 9–14 min manually
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100% of labels stored as BC attachments
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Clickable live tracking links on every shipment

Every Order Billed,
Every Charge Captured

MetaShip fetches live carrier rates, applies your configured markup, and inserts the shipping charge line on BC sales quotes and orders automatically, so no shipment goes unbilled.

  • Shipping charges added automatically on every BC order
  • Once global markup rules configured, it applied uniformly across teams
  • Quote-to-invoice charge carryover with zero re-entry
  • Standard or third-party billing toggled per order
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Shipping charge calculated and added before you hit confirm
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One markup rule covers every team, every carrier, every order
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Quote to order to invoice- no one re-enters a thing
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Set up in under an hour, fully native to Business Central

Outbound & Returns,
On One Quote

MetaShip calculates outbound delivery and inbound return shipping charges on a single Business Central sales quote- live carrier rates, separate markups per direction, and zero re-entry when the order is created.

  • Dual-leg estimation for outbound and return shipments
  • Independent markups per shipment direction
  • Built for rental, repair, and return workflows
  • API or manual shipment creation for both legs
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Outbound and return rates on one sales quote
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Separate markup for each shipping direction
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Multi-package support with custom dimensions
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Both charges transfer from quote to order automatically

Smarter Packing,
Faster Shipping

MetaShip automatically optimizes box assignments and calculates weights per carrier specifications- so every shipment is packed right, labeled instantly and ready to leave without ever leaving Business Central.

  • Auto-assigns items to optimized box sizes
  • Applies carrier-specific weight and volume rules
  • Splits multi-box shipments instantly
  • Generates print-ready packing slips for every shipment
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Optimal box selected before the label prints
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Weight and volume calculated per carrier rules
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Multi-box shipments split and assigned in seconds
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Packing slip auto-attached to every BC shipment record

Ship on Their Account
Bill Them Automatically

MetaShip assigns carrier charges directly to your customer’s UPS or FedEx account. Toggle third-party shipping on the sales order, add their carrier details, and ship as usual.

  • Third-party billing toggle on every BC sales order
  • UPS & FedEx third-party account support
  • Mix standard and third-party billing in one workflow
  • 100% native Business Central, zero middleware
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Per-order toggle for third-party billing
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Customer carrier details sent to UPS & FedEx APIs
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No credit notes or reimbursement tracking
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100% native to BC, zero middleware
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Have a custom shipping management requirement in mind? Tell us what you need — MetaShip is built to be extended.
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Proprietary Technology

Not just another carrier integration. A proprietary shipping engine

At the core of MetaShip is a proprietary middleware layer – the Meta Shipping APIs – that sits between Business Central and the carriers, overcoming the limitations of carrier and third-party APIs.

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Layer 1
BC Extension
Native to Dynamics 365 Business Central. Your team works entirely inside BC.
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Proprietary
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Layer 2
Meta Shipping APIs
Our middleware engine overcomes carrier & 3rd-party API limits, fully customizable per client.
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Layer 3
Carrier APIs
UPS, FedEx, USPS, DHL & Purolator connected through one unified engine.
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Freight Shipment

Handle LTL and full-truckload freight — heavy, palletized, and multi-piece shipments — directly from Business Central.

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Hazmat Shipment

Ship regulated and hazardous materials with the right documentation and carrier compliance built into the workflow.

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Proof: USPS label consolidation

The USPS API can’t merge labels — but our engine consolidates multiple packages into one PDF instead of separate images per package.

Industries

MetaShip Business Central Shipping Solution Addresses Industry Challenges

Generic shipping tools don’t understand industry-specific shipping operations. MetaShip delivers a configurable shipping solution built for the compliance, documentation, and carrier requirements of every industry- all inside Business Central.

Manufacturing

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  • High-volume LTL & pallet shipment automation
  • Integrated BOL & customs doc generation
  • Multi-plant dispatch from a single BC instance
  • Carrier rate optimization per shipment weight

Wholesale Distribution

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  • Multi-location fulfillment with unified tracking
  • Bulk carrier rate agreements built right in
  • Vendor-managed inventory & PO matching
  • ASN transmission to retailers & 3PLs

Construction

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  • Heavy freight & LTL routing for job sites
  • Signature confirmation for high-value materials
  • Jobsite delivery scheduling & status alerts
  • Automated BOL & freight claim documents

Healthcare & Pharma

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  • Cold-chain & temperature-sensitive routing
  • Compliance docs & chain-of-custody tracking
  • Lot & serial tracking for regulated shipments
  • Carrier selection based on handling requirements

3PL & Logistics

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  • Multi-client warehouse & shipping management
  • White-label shipping portals per client
  • Real-time SLA monitoring & exception alerts
  • Use unified packing and shipping workflows

Food & Beverage

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  • Cold-chain routing with temperature alerts
  • Supports quick processing for time-sensitive orders
  • Improve packing accuracy inside BC
  • FIFO-based dispatch with lot traceability
Integrations

All Carriers, One Connection

MetaShip sits at the centre of your shipping stack- connecting live carrier rates, warehouse scanning, label printing, and ERP data into one seamless workflow inside Dynamics 365 Business Central shipping extension. As your dedicated multi-carrier shipping software and D365 Shipping software, MetaShip works as a true Business Central shipping extension with zero middleware required.

MetaShip Dynamics 365 BC
📦UPS Ground & Air
🦅FedEx Express
✉️USPS Priority
🔗Dynamics 365 ERP
📊BC Reporting
🍁Purolator Canada
✈️DHL International
🏷️Auto Label Printing
📄BOL & ASN label
📡Live Tracking
Why MetaShip

Why Smart Teams Choose MetaShip

MetaShip isn’t bolted on- its a native shipping management solution built inside Business Central. Every feature, workflow and shipment record stays connected, giving operations teams one source of truth.From quote to label, MetaShip delivers full shipping automation inside Business Central.

01

One System, No Extra Tools

MetaShip doesn’t connect to Business Central; it lives inside it. No middleware, separate dashboards, and syncing delays- everything will be in one place.

02

Ship Costs Decided Before Orders

Price shipping accurately on every sales quote. MetaShip built-in rate shopping compares live carrier rates and adds the charge line automatically- before order confirmation.

03

Dispatch and Return-One Quote

Rental businesses get both dispatch and return shipping estimates on a single quote, with separate charge lines. No other BC shipping app handles this natively.

04

Every Margin, Always Protected

MetaShip calculates, applies, and invoices your shipping markup automatically- from quote to order to invoice, with zero margin left unaccounted.

05

Third-Party Billing, Fully Automated

MetaShip stores your customer’s carrier account details and applies them automatically to ensure every third-party shipment billed correctly without a manual step.

06

Print Every Label, One Click

No more printing labels one by one as MetaShip consolidates every package label into one PDF- download and print the whole shipment in one click instantly.

How Shipping Management Software Works

From Sales Order to Front Door in Four Steps

MetaShip connects every step of the fulfillment journey inside your existing BC workflow.

01

Sales Order Created

A BC sales order triggers MetaShip automatically. No manual entry, no tab switching.

02

Pack & Scan Items

Workers scan items into optimized boxes. Every item is deeply verified before it’s sealed.

03

Compare & Book Rate

Fetching live quotes from all connected carriers, pick the best rate and generate labels.

04

Track & Confirm Delivery

Real-time tracking, ASN transmission, and automatic BC status updates when delivered.

Partner Program

Build and Grow With MetaShip

Microsoft partners, resellers, and implementation consultants — join the MetaShip partner network to deliver native multi-carrier shipping management software on Business Central.

Become a Partner

Ready to Ship with Intelligence?

Book a personalized demo and see MetaShip — the shipping management software built inside Dynamics 365 Business Central — running live.

Frequently Asked Questions

MetaShip is a D365 Shipping and Packaging Software Solution built on top of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. It simplifies the packing and shipping process by unifying the entire operation in one consolidated shipping management software solution.

Yes, shipping management software is supporting multi-Carrier Shipping in Business Central, where it allows users to choose their preferred carrier based on delivery timelines and compare live rates for both domestic and international carriers.

MetaShip integrates well in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, where it reduces the need to switch between multiple platforms. It works as an all-in-one shipping management software platform where you can manage end-to-end shipments with zero manual steps.
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