4PL

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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

  • US East Coast dockworker strike: Temporary resolution but risks remain for January

    While a tentative agreement between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) has paused ... Read more

  • US East coast port strikes underway

    At 12:01 a.m. ET on Tuesday 1st October 2024, dockworkers along the US East and Gulf Coasts began a major strike, marking the first significant wor... Read more

  • Australia follows US and Canada with stricter air cargo security measures

    In response to heightened security concerns, the US, Canada, and now Australia have implemented stricter security protocols for air cargo originati... Read more

  • Enhanced groupage services to France and Germany

    In our continued efforts to provide exceptional trans-European logistics solutions, we have recently upgraded our groupage services to France and G... Read more

  • Seasonal measures for Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB)

    The 2024/25 Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) season is now underway, which means strict import regulations are implemented by Australia and New Ze... Read more

  • Stricter air cargo security measures in response to rising threats

    The US and Canada have introduced new security measures aimed at addressing the potential risks posed by incendiary devices found in European parce... Read more

  • US East coast port strike looms as White House declines plea to step in

    Ocean carriers and port employers are urging the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) to return to contract negotiations in an effort t... Read more

  • Supply chains brace for more disruption as storm season intensifies

    From wildfires and floods to scorching heatwaves, the consequences of climate change are becoming more pronounced, and as we enter the peak shippin... Read more

  • Air freight peak season surge amid tightening capacity

    As the air cargo market enters the final quarter of 2024, capacity is already under pressure, with spot rates from Asia climbing and setting the st... 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.