Air Freight

The widest choice of routes, transit times and cost-effective solutions for every time-critical need.
kgs

15M

kgs

Charters

250+

Charters

On-Time

98%

On-Time

Charter

  • Long-standing carrier relationships
  • Cost-effective precision aircraft
  • Tailored project cargo solutions

Freight

  • Measured and reliable transit times
  • Optimum blend of carrier selection
  • Balanced cost to transit time

Courier

  • Most competitive integrator rates and services
  • Bespoke solutions for sensitive consignments
  • Transparent milestone update throughout

Air News & Insights

  • Air freight faces prolonged capacity constraints amid rising demand

    The tightening capacity situation could continue for several years, with constrained availability of freighter aircraft and high demand driving up ... Read more

  • Air freight surges from Asia to Europe while trans-Pacific faces regulatory hurdles

    As peak season ramps up, air cargo from Asia to Europe is experiencing strong growth, largely driven by rising demand for eCommerce, while new scru... Read more

  • Air cargo rates surge as Vietnam becomes key export hub

    The air cargo market is seeing a significant surge in rates, driven by strong demand and tight capacity, especially on routes from Asia to North Am... Read more

  • Creative solutions ease Bangladesh export challenges

    As Bangladesh’s apparel sector ramps up production following months of disruption, exporters are benefiting from creative logistics solutions to ... 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

  • Air freight surges as supply chains feel the pressure

    The air freight sector, which is already experiencing a demand spike in many regions, is anticipating another surge as the strikes at US East and G... 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

  • 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

More testing times

This leading midlands-based British car manufacturer invested £1bn in the latest iteration of a popular model, covering research, design, advanced technology engineering and manufacturing.

The client had been moving cars for overseas testing through mainland European gateways, served by export cargo freighters, which increased transit time and reduced the time available for testing on arrival.

Forming a strategic alliance with Birmingham Airport and Emirates Airlines we agreed the movement of a Boeing 777 aircraft through Birmingham gateway specifically to move vehicles to the USA, reducing transit-times by 5 days which provided a substantial down time cost saving, with 500 vehicles transported in a 9 month period.

Through Innovation and creative initiatives Metro continue to be market leaders in UK Air Cargo.