Freight Management Solutions
Streamline your daily freight management needs from procurement to payment
Experience seamless logistics with our dedicated freight solution. Our skilled team leverages our robust infrastructure and advanced technology to ensure safe, efficient and timely transport with precision and care from start to finish.
Transportation management services
Contain your transportation costs and expand your operations with our expert team. Metro Supply Chain handles all your freight needs—TL, LTL, air and last-mile—through a single contract within our premium transport network.
Why partner with Metro Supply Chain?
Delegate carrier contract management
Leverage our extensive experience in managing complex carrier contracts to mitigate your risks and liabilities. We oversee all aspects throughout the life of your contract, including procurement, rate negotiation and compliance.
Power your operation with the latest technology
Utilize seamless order visibility from warehousing to delivery. Our integrated technology provides comprehensive tracking of your shipment's progress with real-time updates, route optimization and network design to enhance efficiency and cut costs.
Tap into an extensive global carrier network
Our network of over 500 carriers means your goods are delivered securely, punctually and compliantly. Gain top-notch performance and reliability with our thorough carrier selection process, regional alignment service and route analysis.
Benefit from robust reporting and BI dashboards
Harness business intelligence for better decision-making. Tailored dashboards deliver real-time insights into carrier performance and KPI monitoring. Utilize continuous data analysis to spot opportunities to build greater efficiencies.
Gain a dedicated customer-focused team
Boost customer satisfaction through a dedicated support team that goes above and beyond to provide outstanding service. Our senior Client Relations Managers meet your SLAs and consistently seek ways to enhance performance.
Cost-effective Section 321 cross-border shipping
By utilizing the Section 321 exemption, we help lower duty and tariff costs by bringing goods into our Canadian distribution centres and then sending individual orders across the border to U.S. customers for a seamless customer experience.
Delegate carrier contract management
Leverage our extensive experience in managing complex carrier contracts to mitigate your risks and liabilities. We oversee all aspects throughout the life of your contract, including procurement, rate negotiation and compliance.
Power your operation with the latest technology
Utilize seamless order visibility from warehousing to delivery. Our integrated technology provides comprehensive tracking of your shipment's progress with real-time updates, route optimization and network design to enhance efficiency and cut costs.
Tap into an extensive global carrier network
Our network of over 500 carriers means your goods are delivered securely, punctually and compliantly. Gain top-notch performance and reliability with our thorough carrier selection process, regional alignment service and route analysis.
Benefit from robust reporting and BI dashboards
Harness business intelligence for better decision-making. Tailored dashboards deliver real-time insights into carrier performance and KPI monitoring. Utilize continuous data analysis to spot opportunities to build greater efficiencies.
Gain a dedicated customer-focused team
Boost customer satisfaction through a dedicated support team that goes above and beyond to provide outstanding service. Our senior Client Relations Managers meet your SLAs and consistently seek ways to enhance performance.
Cost-effective Section 321 cross-border shipping
By utilizing the Section 321 exemption, we help lower duty and tariff costs by bringing goods into our Canadian distribution centres and then sending individual orders across the border to U.S. customers for a seamless customer experience.
Join our global carrier network
Frequently-asked freight management questions
What is 3PL transportation management and how does it work?
Third-party logistics (3PL) transportation management involves outsourcing transportation and logistics functions to a third-party provider. A 3PL transportation management service typically provides services such as carrier selection, shipment tracking, and freight bill auditing. The provider may also handle additional logistics functions, such as warehousing, inventory management and order fulfillment.
How can a 3PL transportation management service benefit my business?
A 3PL transportation management service offers benefits like increased efficiency, reduced costs and improved supply chain visibility. Providers use their expertise, technology and carrier relationships to optimize routes, negotiate better rates and enhance delivery times. With one contract and provider, you gain access to a range of transportation options and streamlined logistics management.
What factors should I consider when choosing a 3PL transportation management service provider?
When choosing a 3PL transportation management provider, consider their industry experience, technology capabilities supply chain network, and customer service. Look for expertise in your sector, integrated technologies like WMS and carrier systems and up-to-date tracking and reporting. A resilient multi-carrier network and cost-effective Section 321 cross-border shipping are crucial. Evaluate their customer service for responsiveness and ability to meet your needs.
How can a 3PL transportation management service help me improve my supply chain management?
A 3PL transportation management service works with your team to help optimize your transportation operations and spend, scale up or down, provide up-to-date visibility and identify opportunities for improvement. With a 3PL provider you can access advanced technology, progressive business intelligence and analytics, multi-node transportation and fulfillment networks, strategic partnerships and the expertise needed to streamline your logistics, reduce costs and improve supply chain performance.
How does a transportation management service optimize shipping routes and reduce transportation costs?
This can be done through route optimization software, carrier selection, and consolidation. Route optimization software analyzes multiple factors to create the most efficient shipping route, reducing distance and fuel used. 3PLs often have relationships with a wide range of carriers and can negotiate rates to select the most cost-effective option based on the needs of each shipment. Service providers can consolidate multiple shipments from different clients into one shipment, reducing transportation costs.