News & Insights

High-impact storms, floods and late-season tropical systems across Asia, Europe and the Americas are no longer isolated shocks: climate-linked weather volatility is increasing in frequency, severity and geographic spread, and is now considered a structural threat to logistics reliability. Stor... Read more

Container spot rates are edging higher on the main deep-sea trades as carriers push through GRIs and FAK hikes into December. With blank sailings, worsening weather disruption and the risk of renewed port congestion, the run-up to Chinese New Year 2026 could be particularly challenging. On Asi... Read more

Turkey’s importance as a sourcing hub is rising again as fashion brands intensify their search for speed, flexibility and resilience. With consumer demand becoming more volatile and pressure increasing to reduce lead times, improve sustainability and react faster to market shifts, Turkey’s ne... Read more

The cost of complying with Europe’s Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is rising sharply for container shipping lines, with ETS-linked surcharges set to rise again from 1 January 2026, when the scheme reaches full emissions coverage. The EU ETS covers CO₂ emissions from large vessels callin... Read more

We are pleased to share two strategic acquisitions by our parent, GB Global, that significantly enhance the range, reach and resilience of services available to Metro customers.  These latest GB Global investments — a 50% stake in Tendron, one of France’s leading logistics operators, and ... Read more

The United States is tightening air cargo security requirements, introducing enhanced data, screening and compliance measures that are expected to add more than $110m in annual costs. The changes, effective from November, build on the Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) programme, which require... Read more

The UK’s 2025 Budget introduces a mix of fiscal measures, infrastructure commitments, and regulatory changes that will reshape logistics, supply chain operations, and customs frameworks for years to come. While significant investment in transport and energy infrastructure offers long-term op... Read more

Asia–Europe ocean freight markets have tightened significantly through Q4, with carriers implementing repeated rate increases and withdrawing substantial capacity from key services. Since early October, freight-all-kinds (FAK) levels have been raised at roughly fortnightly intervals, pushing... Read more

Metro has secured five national award nominations across the Logistics UK Awards and the BIFA Freight Service Awards, reflecting our continued investment in people, innovation and high-quality logistics solutions. These short-listings highlight the strength and breadth of capability across Met... Read more

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is intensifying inspections on wood packaging materials (WPM), issuing more than 87,000 Agriculture Emergency Action Notifications (EANs) in the last fiscal year. Heightened enforcement reflects growing concern over pest-contaminated pallets, crates and d... Read more

A three-day national stoppage across Belgium’s rail, transport and public sectors this week is set to disrupt freight flows through Antwerp and the wider Benelux logistics corridor, adding fresh strain to a European port network already battling congestion and capacity limitations. With rail... Read more

Road haulage operators are on high alert as criminal activity peaks during the dark winter months, with investigations revealing how organised gangs are posing as legitimate operators, buying haulage companies, and infiltrating supply chains to steal trailer loads. The scale of the threat is e... Read more