Publishing and Print

Tailored freight, customs, and logistics solutions for global, independent, and small publishers in the publishing industry.
Years Experience

30+

Years Experience

Countries served

100

Countries served

Solution areas

10

Solution areas

Shipping and Transport

  • International and domestic shipping
  • Last-mile distribution
  • Courier and returns management

Customs and Compliance

  • Automated declaration processing
  • Classification and taxation
  • Global trade consultancy

Book Distribution

  • Inventory management
  • Value-added solutions
  • Pick, pack, despatch

Publishing News & Insights

  • 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

  • November: North American market update

    The North American freight market faces a complex set of challenges as ongoing labour disputes, potential trade policy shifts, and evolving service... Read more

  • New alliances reshape East-West trade container shipping

    Container shipping faces a transformative year in 2025, as key East-West and transatlantic shipping routes are set for substantial realignment, wit... 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

  • Air freight surges from Asia to Europe while trans-Pacific faces regulatory hurdles

    As peak season ramps up, air cargo from Asia to Europe is experiencing strong growth, largely driven by rising demand for eCommerce, while new scru... Read more

  • UK Freeports Offer New Opportunities for Businesses

    The new labour government has confirmed its commitment to the ‘Freeports’ initiative that aims to stimulate economic growth, by offering an arr... Read more

  • Sea Freight Outlook for 2025

    The global sea freight market is set for another turbulent year in 2025, with rates likely to remain high despite anticipated softening in some lan... Read more

  • Strengthening Global Network to Address Supply Chain Challenges

    Metro’s strategic partner network is central to delivering market-leading logistics services, especially as global supply chains face ongoing cha... Read more