Can I convert carrier rate sheets that have multiple tabs for different lanes or services?

Only the first worksheet exports per file. If your rate sheet organizes lanes or service types across multiple tabs, copy the data you need onto the first sheet or process each tab as a separate uploaded file.

Will shipment reference numbers and tracking numbers export correctly?

Yes. Text fields like reference numbers and tracking codes export exactly as they appear in the Excel cell. UTF-8 encoding ensures that any special characters in these fields are preserved correctly.

Can I batch-convert multiple supplier inventory files at once?

Yes. Upload multiple .xlsx files in a single session and each produces its own CSV output. This is useful when consolidating inventory data from multiple suppliers before a WMS import.

What happens to quantity and cost formulas in inventory Excel files?

Formula cells export as their computed values. A calculated on-hand quantity or extended cost figure exports as the number it displays in Excel, not the formula that produced it.

Does this work with Excel files exported from ERP systems like SAP or Oracle?

Yes. Excel files generated by ERP export functions are standard .xlsx workbooks and convert with the same behavior as manually created files. The output CSV is suitable for import into any standard TMS or WMS platform.

Excel to CSV for Logistics Coordinators: Convert Manifests and Inventory Files

Carriers send rate sheets in Excel. Suppliers deliver inventory counts as .xlsx files. Your 3PL exports shipment data in a workbook. But your TMS, WMS, or freight platform imports from CSV — not Excel. Deliteful converts your logistics Excel files to UTF-8 CSV so data moves between systems without a manual re-export step holding up your operations.

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Logistics coordinators operate at the center of a format mismatch: the people and systems sending you data prefer Excel, while the platforms you use to manage freight, inventory, and fulfillment require CSV for bulk imports. Carrier rate sheets arrive as multi-sheet Excel workbooks. Supplier ASN data comes as .xlsx. When you need to load this data into a TMS like MercuryGate or a WMS like 3PL Central, the first step is always conversion. Doing it through Excel's Save As introduces encoding inconsistencies that cause import validation failures — especially for shipment reference numbers, address fields, and product descriptions containing special characters.

Deliteful processes each uploaded Excel file and exports the first worksheet as UTF-8 CSV with all formula-derived values resolved. Calculated freight totals, quantity-on-hand figures derived from formulas, and unit cost computations all export as their numeric output. The resulting CSV is structured exactly as the source sheet — same row order, same column positions — making column mapping in your import wizard straightforward.

How it works

1
Upload your logistics Excel file
Upload the .xlsx or .xls file containing shipment data, inventory counts, rate information, or supplier records.
2
First sheet converts to UTF-8 CSV
All rows and columns from the first worksheet export with formula values resolved and UTF-8 encoding applied.
3
Import into your TMS, WMS, or freight platform
Download the CSV and use it for bulk import into your logistics management system or share it with your 3PL.

Frequently asked questions

Can I convert carrier rate sheets that have multiple tabs for different lanes or services?: Only the first worksheet exports per file. If your rate sheet organizes lanes or service types across multiple tabs, copy the data you need onto the first sheet or process each tab as a separate uploaded file.
Will shipment reference numbers and tracking numbers export correctly?: Yes. Text fields like reference numbers and tracking codes export exactly as they appear in the Excel cell. UTF-8 encoding ensures that any special characters in these fields are preserved correctly.
Can I batch-convert multiple supplier inventory files at once?: Yes. Upload multiple .xlsx files in a single session and each produces its own CSV output. This is useful when consolidating inventory data from multiple suppliers before a WMS import.
What happens to quantity and cost formulas in inventory Excel files?: Formula cells export as their computed values. A calculated on-hand quantity or extended cost figure exports as the number it displays in Excel, not the formula that produced it.
Does this work with Excel files exported from ERP systems like SAP or Oracle?: Yes. Excel files generated by ERP export functions are standard .xlsx workbooks and convert with the same behavior as manually created files. The output CSV is suitable for import into any standard TMS or WMS platform.

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