Automotive

Working with brands, OEM’s, motorsports and manufacturers to optimise component, finished vehicle, aftermarket and events logistics and supply chain solutions.
VEHICLES DELIVERED

25K+

VEHICLES DELIVERED

COMPONENTS SHIPPED

100M+

COMPONENTS SHIPPED

PROJECTS MANAGED

1000

PROJECTS MANAGED

Finished Vehicle

  • RoRo, Containers/Racking
  • Air, Road and Rail
  • Creative tailored solutions

Components

  • JIT logistics
  • EV battery solutions
  • Complete supply chain visibility

Project

  • Media, motor shows and PR
  • Test, launch and motorsport events
  • Secure & confidential logistics

Automotive 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

  • Preparing for Chinese New Year: Avoiding supply chain disruption in 2025

    Chinese New Year (CNY) is a time of celebration across China but presents significant challenges for shippers and careful planning is essential to ... 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

  • Sea freight situation and outlook for 2025

    With 2024 characterised by elevated freight rates and fluctuating dynamics, the container shipping lines have emerged as the primary financial bene... Read more

  • The potential impact of the new US administration on global trade

    As the United States, and the world, braces for potential shifts in trade policy, new tariff proposals and ongoing supply chain challenges are resh... Read more

  • 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: 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

  • 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

  • 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

Case Study

Driving automotive sustainability

This British prestige car and luxury SUV manufacturer launched their corporate strategy to drive down operations CO2 emissions, create more sustainable supply chains and achieve net-zero CO2 emissions in 2021. Over a two-year period Metro conceived and implemented three initiatives, that focused on their critical air freight channel.

Over a two-year span Metro created:
1. A cloud-based tool (MVT Eco) to measure and monitor the CO2 emissions of every shipment.
2. Became the first forwarder to invest in the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) programme.
3. Participated in Sustainable Flight Challenges to generate CO2 savings exceeding 37%.

The critical insights gained from the Sustainable Flight Challenges were invaluable in developing the operational templates that are now paving the way for a more sustainable air freight channel for the client.