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Heathrow delivery inefficiencies
London Heathrow seek forwarder assistance for a solution to the delivery inefficiencies and congestion that continue to plague the cargo village at London Heathrow, colloquially know as the...
Brexit uncertainty hurting UK car industry
The uncertainty of Brexit is impacting investment and performance, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) were told last week by senior automotive executives. The majority of...
The future of freight; a UK strategy
The freight sector supports over 2.5 million jobs and contributes £124 billion to the economy, which is why the government is seeking guidance on its future strategy. The freight sector supports...
Metro is a real Taskmaster!
At Metro we are passionate believers in our team and the power of teamwork, which is why we encourage activities that enhance and improve teamwork, especially when that activity has its own positive...
Global Freight Awards win repeated
The Lloyds Loading List Global Freight Awards ceremony was held last night at London’s Lancaster Gate Hotel, with Metro celebrating a win and a highly commended runners-up. Providing maritime...
New team members visit MSC Emma
From their very first day with Metro, the opportunity for personal development and learning is a critical commitment to all our team members. Starting with induction, continuous personal development...
Metro shortlisted 3rd year in a row for air award
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) have revealed the finalists for the 31st annual Freight Service Awards, with Metro shortlisted for the Air Cargo Services award. BIFA is the...
Avoid the holiday season trap
We all look forward to the extended break over Christmas and the New Year, but there are pitfalls ready to catch out the unprepared shipper. While most shipping related costs are valid and...
Developments avert No-Deal but dangers remain
The Brexit extension granted on Monday and yesterday’s vote for a general election, removes no-Deal exit for now, but remains a possibility, which is why we are encouraging customers to finalise...
COSCO appoint Metro partner
Polytra, a subsidiary of our joint venture partner Fracht, has been appointed agent for COSCO shipping lines in Kinshasa, the capital and largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo....
HMRC subscribes 95,000 firms to ‘no deal’ process
In a repeat of its recent allocation of EORI numbers to 90,000 firms, HMRC has this week subscribed 95,000 businesses to its Transitional Simplified Procedures which will apply should the UK leave...












