MercuryGate Carma
Freight management software
Distribution software
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What is MercuryGate Carma
MercuryGate Carma is a transportation and freight management platform used to plan, execute, and monitor shipments across multiple modes and carriers. It supports shipper and logistics teams that need rating, tendering, tracking, and freight settlement workflows, often in distributed operations. The product is positioned as part of MercuryGate’s broader TMS capabilities, with an emphasis on carrier connectivity and end-to-end shipment execution. It is typically deployed to standardize transportation processes across business units and locations.
End-to-end TMS workflows
The platform covers core transportation processes such as shipment planning, carrier selection, tendering, execution visibility, and freight audit/settlement. This breadth supports teams that want a single system of record for transportation operations. It can reduce reliance on separate point tools for rating, dispatching, and post-shipment financial workflows.
Multi-carrier, multi-mode support
Carma is designed to manage shipments across common freight modes and a range of carrier relationships. This is useful for organizations that operate with a diversified carrier base and variable service levels. It aligns with use cases where consistent tendering and tracking processes are needed across regions or business units.
Enterprise integration orientation
The product is commonly used in environments that require integration with ERP, WMS, and order management systems. This supports distributed shipping operations where transportation execution must align with inventory, order, and billing data. It is a fit when transportation data needs to flow into downstream finance and customer service processes.
Implementation can be complex
A full TMS rollout typically requires configuration of business rules, carrier contracts, and integrations to upstream/downstream systems. Organizations with limited IT resources may find the deployment effort significant. Time-to-value can depend heavily on data readiness and integration scope.
Less SMB-focused experience
Compared with tools designed for smaller shippers, enterprise-oriented TMS products can feel heavier for teams with simple shipping needs. Users may encounter more setup steps and governance requirements than necessary for low-volume operations. This can increase training and change-management effort.
Distribution features are secondary
While it can support distribution-related shipping execution, it is not primarily a distribution management system (e.g., inventory, warehouse tasking, or store replenishment planning). Companies seeking a single platform for both warehouse/distribution operations and transportation may need additional systems. The distribution value is strongest where the focus is transportation execution rather than broader distribution planning.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| MercuryGate CARMA (product license) | Custom pricing — contact sales | No public product licensing/pricing published on MercuryGate official sites; licensing and implementation are sold via MercuryGate sales. |
| MercuryUniversity — Carrier Management / CARMA training (official training related to CARMA) | $1,100.00 (one-time course) and other training items (e.g., Carrier Management Level 1 $300; subscriptions: 3 User Subscription $750; 10 User Subscription $1,400) | Official training/course offerings on university.mercurygate.com that cover CARMA/TMP usage; these are training prices, not product licensing costs. |
Seller details
MercuryGate International, Inc.
Cary, North Carolina, USA
2000
Private
https://mercurygate.com/
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