Food & Beverage

Seamless inbound and outbound logistics solutions with complete supply chain integrity from source to destination.
TEU reefer <br /> and dry

10k

TEU reefer
and dry

Kilos <br /> Chilled

200K

Kilos
Chilled

Kilos <br /> Frozen

200K

Kilos
Frozen

Multimodal

  • Air, Sea and Road
  • Ambient and temperature controlled
  • Special equipment (e.g flexitanks)

Handling

  • Bonded & secure
  • Fresh & perishable
  • Full temperature controls

Compliance

  • Customs compliance
  • Product & health safety
  • Veterinary certificates & licensing

Food & Beverages News & Insights

  • Shipping routes likely to remain diverted until August

    The diversion of container shipping around the Cape of Good Hope is expected to continue well into 2025 as carriers prioritise stability over the p... Read more

  • Freight market outlook 2025: Navigating uncertainty and change

    The freight industry faces a challenging 2025, with ongoing diversions around Africa, potential labour strikes, and looming tariff changes shaping ... Read more

  • 2024: Reflecting on a Dynamic Year in Global Supply Chains

    As 2024 comes to an end, we look back at a year filled with extraordinary events that shaped the global supply chain landscape. From geopolitical c... Read more

  • Air freight situation and outlook for 2025

    Global air freight market continues to experience robust growth, driven by eCommerce and the peak season, but faces capacity constraints due to red... Read more

  • Road freight market update and Metro review

    The road freight market in the UK and Europe is grappling with structural cost challenges, evolving regulations, and capacity constraints, while Me... Read more

  • The potential impact of the new US administration on global trade

    As the United States, and the world, braces for potential shifts in trade policy, new tariff proposals and ongoing supply chain challenges are resh... Read more

  • 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

  • November 2024; Customs and compliance update

    Our customs consultancy team provide insights on the latest changes, making it easier for you to stay on top of your planning and development needs... Read more

  • North American Sea Freight Market Strained

    The North American sea freight market faces ongoing challenges, with recent labour actions on the US East Coast fuelling local anxieties and adding... Read more

Case Study

A recipe for success

Metro plan and manage international transport and logistics for ambient and temperature-sensitive food products, for leading global brands, including the world’s best known cereal brand owner.

Metro is responsible for exports from the UK, Belgium and other mainland European factories by sea and air, with over 100,000 containers moving in the last year.

Metro also manage the bulk movement of raw ingredients and production machinery, with the account team recently developing supply chain solutions to support the successful launch of new manufacturing facilities in Turkey and Egypt.