# Transport Management System

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> When a logistics manager needs to assign ten shipments to five vehicles before the morning run, a Transport Management System (TMS) handles the optimization automatically – routes, load planning, and carrier scheduling included.

When a logistics manager needs to assign ten shipments to five vehicles before the morning run, a Transport Management System (TMS) handles the optimization automatically – routes, load planning, and carrier scheduling included. A TMS is a software platform that manages the full execution of goods movement, from order capture through carrier assignment, route optimization, real-time tracking, and freight invoicing. Shippers, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics providers rely on TMS solutions to cut transport costs, raise vehicle utilization, and deliver end-to-end shipment visibility to customers. Unlike a Warehouse Management System (WMS), which governs internal warehouse operations, a TMS focuses on movement between locations. Leading platforms today also integrate freight exchange connectivity, customs data feeds, and direct carrier API connections.

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

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Transport Management System |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 119 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_management_system |

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