# Freight Management System (FMS)

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> A Freight Management System (FMS) is specialised software that digitises and automates the complete freight workflow, from request for quotation through booking and documentation to final invoice.

A Freight Management System (FMS) is specialised software that digitises and automates the complete freight workflow, from request for quotation through booking and documentation to final invoice. Core functions include rate comparison and calculation, route optimisation, capacity planning, carrier management, and real-time shipment tracking. Forwarders and logistics service providers deploy FMS to shorten processing times, reduce manual errors, and provide customers with transparent status updates. Unlike a general ERP system, an FMS is purpose-built for freight operations, though it typically integrates with ERP, customs, and warehouse management (WMS) platforms. The term is sometimes used interchangeably with Transportation Management System (TMS), although TMS more often refers to fleet and route planning.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_management_system](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_management_system)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Freight Management System (FMS) |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 110 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_management_system |

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