Category: Metro

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. To help us better support your compliance and efficiency goals, including duty/tax reclaims, we encourage you to click the button below to comple... Read more

Group member, Ellerman City Liners, a historic and customer-focused shipping line, is enhancing its container vessel fleet with two newly chartered 1,400 TEU ships, designed to meet current and future environmental regulations. These new-build additions mark a significant step forward in Eller... Read more

Last week’s announcement of BIFA’s freight service award finalists underscores Metro’s dedication to innovation, efficiency, and customer-centred solutions. This year, Metro has been recognised with four award short-listings from two prestigious industry bodies: the British International Fr... Read more

Metro’s strategic partner network is central to delivering market-leading logistics services, especially as global supply chains face ongoing challenges. With the appointment of Peter Orange as head of global network development, Metro is deepening its commitment to building robust partnerships... Read more

In our continued efforts to provide exceptional trans-European logistics solutions, we have recently upgraded our groupage services to France and Germany, offering greater speed and efficiency, alongside competitive rates and our top-tier customer care. Our French groupage services continue to... Read more

The recent customer survey results, gathered on 19th September, have provided valuable insights into customer satisfaction and service priorities, highlighting our continued efforts to enhance service offerings. A comparison with May’s results also identifies areas for further development. C... Read more

Logistics is often misunderstood and associated with outdated stereotypes, but through our apprenticeship programmes, we are reshaping these perceptions and introducing young talent to the industry’s diverse and rewarding opportunities. These apprenticeships, spanning operations, finance, an... Read more

JCB, a longstanding Metro customer, has embarked on its most ambitious fundraising campaign to date, aiming to raise £2 million for the NSPCC by 2025, when JCB celebrates its 80th anniversary and 40 years of support for the charity. A JCB spokesperson commented on the campaign, "The NSPCC’s... Read more

We are committed to continuously improving the services we deliver to our customers, with significant IT developments, which will give them greater visibility, faster access to critical information, and a more seamless experience in managing their supply chains. Our current roadmap focuses on ... Read more

Metro has reached a significant milestone by extending its Great Place to Work (GPTW) certification to its Chennai office, reflecting the hard work and dedication of the Metro India team and affirming the company's commitment to creating a supportive and fulfilling work environment across all its... Read more

The European freight market continues to face a complex landscape, characterised by fluctuating demand and evolving capacity challenges. In this review, we examine the current state of the road freight market and highlight recent group developments, including the acquisition of a Portuguese inter... Read more

Metro’s golf day planners once again selected a perfect day for the annual Metro customer golf tournament. Low winds, plenty of sunshine and highs of 20°C provided the ideal conditions for the day’s competitors to enjoy The Belfy, the world-famous golf resort, which has hosted the Ryder Cup ... Read more