4PL

Increase efficiency, drive costs down, build competitive advantage and improve focus on core business activities
4PL <br /> clients

20+

4PL
clients

dedicated<br /> staff

300+

dedicated
staff

transactions managed

500K

transactions managed

Freight Solutions

  • ERP integration
  • Air, Ocean, Road operating 24/7/365
  • Tailored and dedicated solutions

Supply Chain

  • Audit, design and optimise
  • Global inventory control
  • Integrating systems stakeholders

Documentation

  • Digitise and automate data
  • Quality and productivity gains
  • Full range of compliance

4PL News & Insights

  • Sea Freight Market Review

    The global ocean freight market is undergoing a period of transition in 2025, influenced by regulatory changes, shifting trade patterns, and evolvi... Read more

  • Air Freight Market Review

    The global air freight market in February and early March reflected moderate year-on-year (YoY) growth, with total worldwide tonnages up 5% in Febr... Read more

  • Key Takeaways from TPM25

    The 25th anniversary of the Trans-Pacific Maritime (TPM) Conference in Long Beach, California, reaffirmed its position as the premier global forum ... Read more

  • Metro expands sustainability initiative for global sea and airfreight services

    Metro is taking a bold step forward in its sustainability journey by expanding its environmentally conscious initiatives for global Sea freight and... Read more

  • Labour disputes at European ports disrupt container shipping

    Trade union action across major European ports, particularly in Rotterdam and France, are causing significant disruptions to container shipping, ex... Read more

  • Stay Ahead with Metro’s Ocean Freight Market Update

    In the ever-changing world of global trade, staying informed is not just an advantage, it’s a critical necessity. That’s why Metro provides the... Read more

  • UK trade update

    The UK continues to develop its global trade strategy, advancing negotiations with key partners while navigating post-Brexit relations with the EU.... Read more

  • Ocean freight market report

    Global shipping dynamics are shifting, with rates under pressure, 5% growth in global container shipping capacity, and the impact of the US’ new ... Read more

  • Trump’s new tariffs could shake the UK and EU automotive sector

    New US tariffs on steel, aluminium, and auto parts threaten production costs, trade relationships and market stability, and for UK and EU carmakers... Read more

Case Study

Nurturing an icon for thirty years

This 4PL client is an iconic global brand and one of the world’s leading manufacturers of equipment for construction, agriculture, waste handling and demolition.

Operating from 22 factories across Asia, Europe, North America and South America, this client has an 11,000 strong workforce and its products are sold in over 150 countries.

A dedicated Metro department support the global manufacturing sites inbound and outbound supply chains, raising documentation, managing customer deliveries and providing logistics support to 750 worldwide dealers.