Road Freight

Flexible national and pan-European transport solutions for every cargo type, shipment size and deadline.
FULL TRUCK LOADS

10K

FULL TRUCK LOADS

connecting routes

100+

connecting routes

Completed Shipments

50K

Completed Shipments

Full Truck Load

  • Long-standing carrier relationships
  • Milestone visibility
  • Access to all equipment types

Part Load

  • Time critical, express and economy services
  • GPS Tracking available
  • Scheduled departures

Specialised Services

  • Tailored services to all industry verticals
  • Out of gauge, temperature controlled, car transporters etc
  • 4PL Fleet management

Road News & Insights

  • 2024: Reflecting on a Dynamic Year in Global Supply Chains

    As 2024 comes to an end, we look back at a year filled with extraordinary events that shaped the global supply chain landscape. From geopolitical c... Read more

  • Road freight market update and Metro review

    The road freight market in the UK and Europe is grappling with structural cost challenges, evolving regulations, and capacity constraints, while Me... Read more

  • Road freight market sees failure and consolidation

    The UK road freight market is facing severe pressures from rising operational expenses and ongoing labour shortages, with Q3 rates surging 10% year... Read more

  • Enhanced groupage services to France and Germany

    In our continued efforts to provide exceptional trans-European logistics solutions, we have recently upgraded our groupage services to France and G... Read more

  • European market review and group developments

    The European freight market continues to face a complex landscape, characterised by fluctuating demand and evolving capacity challenges. In this re... Read more

  • Rising lorry thefts prompt calls for government action

    The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has urged the government to establish a specific offence for freight crime and to develop more secure truck stop... Read more

  • South Korea factory fire underline danger of lithium batteries

    In June, a catastrophic factory fire erupted after several lithium batteries exploded, killing 22 people in South Korea. As a leading producer of l... Read more

  • Europe may experience its own near-shoring boom

    As planes descend into Monterrey airport, an expanse of warehouses and manufacturing complexes stretches out for miles, exemplifying the near-shori... Read more

  • Metro road freight division continues expansion

    Metro’s mission to develop infrastructure, systems and services to drive the effectiveness and cost efficiency of our European transport solution... Read more

Case Study

Just in time, every time

This renowned engine manufacturer operates plants in the UK, Germany and Turkey to serve global agricultural, construction and industrial markets.

Road freight is the preferred choice in a multi-modal supply chain that operates to rigid timescales and service levels.

Three to four trailers operate daily between each plant, shuttling components and KD shipments with defined delivery deadlines. All trucks are GPS tracked giving full transparency on transit schedules throughout Europe.

Vehicles can be single, double, or even treble-manned, depending on the route and urgency of the load. “Just in time” concept taken to the optimum level!