Services
Through our web-based technology, shippers get an advanced transportation management solution without installing software or investing capital. The automated solution offers optimum planning so companies can lower their total transportation costs, while improving service. These services leverage Metropolitan's Load Management Center technology to combine advanced technology with logistics expertise. MLS offers end-to-end transportation management capabilities including:

Strategic Sourcing & Bid Optimization
Rate Management & Carrier Routing
Load Planning & Optimization
Transportation Execution
.....o Automated Load Tendering
.....o Shipment Visibility
.....o Freight Settlement
Business Intelligence & Data Analysis
Flexible Integration

The LMC delivers value to our customers by "merging transportation planning and execution". At the planning level, MLS's Bid Optimization Services allows us to leverage our market presence on behalf of customers and reduce freight rates. At shipment execution time, the LMC ensures the optimal load configuration, the best mode, the preferred carrier and the lowest rate for each and every shipment.