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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

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  • Air Cargo Outlook Strengthens

    Global air cargo demand continues to show signs of recovery, driven by seasonal trends, front-loaded shipments and shifting trade flows. However, m... Read more

  • Near-Shoring Gains Momentum Across EMEA

    Faced with rising tariffs, geopolitical risk, and ongoing disruption to global transport networks, a growing number of businesses are turning to ne... Read more

  • Global Schedule Reliability Rises Again

    Container shipping schedule reliability improved for the second consecutive month in April 2025, reaching its highest level since November 2023. Ac... Read more

  • Court Ruling Challenges Trump’s Trade Strategy Amid Global Uncertainty

    A U.S. federal court has ruled that President Donald Trump's sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs are illegal — delivering what may prove to be a ma... Read more

  • UK Strikes Trio of Trade Deals in May

    The UK government has made major strides in strengthening its international trade relationships this May, concluding three key agreements with Indi... Read more

  • Tariffs, Complexity and Opportunity

    As the United States recalibrates its tariff landscape, importers (and DDP exporters) are navigating a rapidly shifting environment. With Section 3... Read more

  • Cargo Rush Sparks Port Congestion and Equipment Shortages

    The recent 90-day pause on US tariffs on Chinese imports has sparked a dramatic surge in demand, as American importers scramble to front-load shipm... Read more

  • Pressure Mounts on US Heavy Equipment Manufacturers

    America’s machinery manufacturers have raised red flags over escalating tariff costs, reinforcing growing concern across the manufacturing sector... 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.