US and India growth strategies

Recent senior executive visits to the United States and India reinforce Metro’s strategic partnerships, enhance trade opportunities and positioning the company for continued global growth in 2025.

With international trade facing shifting policies, evolving supply chain dynamics, and increasingly demanding compliance solutions, Metro is strengthening its international footprint to provide clients with seamless, efficient and reliable logistics services worldwide.  

Expanding Metro’s presence in the US

CEO Grant Liddell and Managing Director Andy Smith recently concluded a two-week visit to key clients, partners, and carriers across the United States. These meetings focused on developing new trade lanes, enhancing service offerings, and optimising routes from the US into Metro’s global network.

One of the key outcomes of the visit was the decision to establish a dedicated sales platform within the US, Metro Global USA. This expansion will strengthen Metro’s local presence and allow the company to support clients and partners more effectively in this crucial market.

With North America remaining a priority market, Metro is also collaborating with carriers, ports, and airports to ensure optimised routes and enhanced operational efficiencies. As the global trade landscape shifts, closer alignment between Metro and US-based partners will be critical to navigating new challenges and opportunities.

The US/UK trade balance in goods is evenly matched and hopes are high that a comprehensive US/UK trade agreement could provide stability, boost trade, and remove barriers to growth.

Both economies share similar structures and ambitions, making further collaboration a natural progression. A deepened trade and investment agreement could unlock new opportunities for Metro’s clients, ensuring more predictable and streamlined transatlantic logistics solutions.

Scaling up Metro’s India operations

Metro’s expansion in India is also gathering momentum, with Director Tom Fernihough and COO Chris Gavin recently completing a multi-city visit to clients, partners, and Metro’s Indian headquarters in Chennai (MISC Chennai).

With India’s economy on track to become the world’s third largest by 2050, Metro is capitalising on the country’s growing manufacturing and export capabilities by scaling up its operations and investing in new infrastructure.

During the visit, Metro executives secured additional facilities, expanded recruitment efforts, and initiated plans to establish Metro Global India. This new entity will include an operational and physical handling centre dedicated to a key client manufacturing across the country, increasing Metro’s local headcount to a level comparable with the UK.

With UK exports to India valued at £16.6 billion and total trade reaching £42 billion last year, the revival of India-UK free trade talks presents substantial opportunities. A trade deal would enhance Metro’s ability to facilitate faster, more cost-effective logistics solutions for clients engaged in UK-India commerce.

As India’s role in global supply chains grows, Metro’s investment in local expertise and infrastructure will enable clients to benefit from seamless trade flows, reduced lead times, and enhanced supply chain resilience.

Metro’s evolving global network

By reinforcing existing relationships and forging new ones, Metro ensures that clients benefit from a global network that delivers efficiency, reliability, and strategic advantage.

Combining global reach with local expertise, ensures that clients always have access to tailored, best-in-class supply chain solutions in every location, no matter how complex the challenge.  Consistent investment in key markets, digital capabilities, and operational scalability will position Metro as a leader in global logistics, helping businesses thrive in an unpredictable trade environment.

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