Cargo crime has fallen to new lows, as criminals have struggled to target goods in warehouses or trucks, during the lockdown, but a spike in cargo thefts is anticipated, as coronavirus lockdowns...
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New Kuwait system for clearance certificates
The Public Authority for Industry of the State of Kuwait (PAI) has introduced a new online system for Importers to obtain a Clearance Certificate based on a valid Technical Inspection Report (TIR)...
BIFA add Metro to critical Brexit list
Whether or not the government manage to negotiate a FTA with the EU, the number of Customs declarations will rocket from the current 50m to 200-250m a year, with a further 125m security forms being...
A COVID-19 statement
From the earliest days of the Coronavirus outbreak in China, we have been working tirelessly to meet critical customer needs, protecting the health and safety of our employees and ensuring business...
However the market moves, so does your cargo
The Coronavirus pandemic continues to suppress global demand for most goods, leading container shipping lines to cancel a record number of sailings through June, but with expectations of demand...
Metro environmental focus not impacted by pandemic
While the coronavirus pandemic may slow the low-carbon transition plans of freight modes, its short-term fallout will not be a serious setback to Metro’s carbon monitoring, reporting and offsetting...
The Metro team talk: Chris Carlile
The coronavirus is having a hugely disruptive impact globally, affecting businesses and their supply chains. Key to supporting Metro customers during this uncertain period is the communication and...
The eBL is moving closer
Development of an electronic bill of lading has long been a goal for freight forwarders and the container shipping industry, but it has been elusive, in large part due to a lack of standardisation...
Top 20 cargo airports
Airports Council International (ACI) has revealed preliminary world airport traffic rankings covering cargo volumes, and aircraft movements for 2019 combined with a glimpse of 2020 data which shows...
It’s important to #SpeakYourMind
With Mental Health Awareness Week finishing today we want to continue spreading the message that you should #SpeakYourMind and reach out to someone who needs a friend with a positive message, so...
Post-Brexit tariff revealed; assuming No-Deal exit
The Department for International Trade has issued the new UK Global Tariff, which will apply from 1st January 2021, assuming that no Free Trade Agreement is agreed with the EU. In total, 60% of UK...
Global market update, 21st May 2020
The virus is releasing its grip in many regions, but any recovery is likely to be drawn out, with supply chains experiencing differing levels of disruption across regions and countries. Since China...