C3 Reservations
C3 Reservations: Deep dock scheduling and carrier self-service for complex logistics operations. Ranked #6 of 24 in Dock Scheduling Software by our editors (8.8/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for mature operations needing deep scheduling controls.
At a glance
- Editor score8.8 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forMature operations needing deep scheduling controls
- Dock door schedulingYes
- Founded2000 · Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Drag-and-drop dock-door scheduling with inbound and outbound appointments
- Carrier and supplier self-service booking through a web portal
- Rules, recurring appointments, reporting, and TMS/WMS/ERP integrations
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a sales conversation
- Implementation and annual usage fees vary by usage volume
- Its broad controls may exceed the needs of simple scheduling teams
Our verdict on C3 Reservations
C3 Reservations is a web-based dock appointment scheduling system for distribution centers, warehouses, grocery operations, 3PLs, and other logistics teams. It supports both inbound and outbound appointments, with dock-door scheduling managed through a calendar and drag-and-drop interface. Carriers and suppliers can request or book appointments through a self-service web portal, while operations teams can manage check-in workflows, arrival, on-dock, and departure timestamps through mobile workflows. Standing appointments, reserved capacity, document attachments, and automated email updates extend the system beyond basic calendar booking.
The product’s strongest fit is for operations that need scheduling rules rather than a simple shared calendar. Teams can configure scheduling constraints and business rules, calculate appointment duration using rules, and manage recurring appointments and reserved capacity. Reports, dashboards, and scheduled data extracts support operational review. C3 Reservations also connects with TMS, WMS, RTV systems, ERP platforms, SAP, web services, and SFTP, making it suited to distribution environments where dock activity needs to connect with other systems.
According to the vendor’s pricing model, C3 Reservations uses usage-based pricing with a one-time implementation fee and an annual usage fee calculated by customer usage volume. The published pricing approach requires contacting sales. That structure may suit organizations planning a formal implementation, but teams seeking a transparent self-serve price may prefer a simpler scheduling product. C3 Solutions has offered the product since 2000, and the combination of scheduling controls, carrier self-service, check-in workflows, reporting, and integrations makes it a strong candidate for mature logistics operations with varied appointment requirements.
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C3 Reservations fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Dock door scheduling | Yes |
| Carrier self-service | Yes |
| Appointment requests | Yes |
| Driver check-in | Yes |
| Recurring appointments | Yes |
| Dock door limit | Not verified |
| Supported load types | Both |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 7 integrations: TMS, WMS, RTV systems, ERP, SAP, Web services … |
| Pricing | Pricing on request (source) |
| Website | c3solutions.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
C3 Reservations integrations
C3 Reservations lists 7 integrations on its own site.
- TMS
- WMS
- RTV systems
- ERP
- SAP
- Web services
- SFTP
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- SimpleDockA practical free-to-start dock scheduler with strong connectivity options.9.1
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