Category: Metro

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 Metro’s road freight division continues to expand, delivering innovative solutions and outperforming market trends. In the UK and Europe, road frei... Read more

Metro enters UK publishing industry with seasoned expertise

Metro has announced its entry into the UK publishing industry, a sector that has experienced robust growth and significant challenges in recent years. Supported by senior publishing logistics executive, Declan Fallon, with over 40 years of experience, Metro aims to bring its advanced logistics... Read more

Peter Orange takes helm of Metro’s global network development

Metro has strengthened its commitment to building robust partnerships worldwide with the appointment of Peter Orange as head of global network development. This strategic move underlines Metro’s focus on global growth, with a resilient, agile network that can adapt to the shifting demands of th... 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. 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

Ellerman City Liners expands fleet with sustainable new container ships

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

Leading Innovation in Logistics and Customer Service

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

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 challenges. With the appointment of Peter Orange as head of global network development, Metro is deepening its commitment to building robust partnerships... 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 Germany, offering greater speed and efficiency, alongside competitive rates and our top-tier customer care. Our French groupage services continue to... Read more

Evaluation of September Survey Feedback

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

Driving the future: Welcoming our new generation of talent

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

Metro support JCB’s ambitious fundraising campaign for NSPCC

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

IT platform developments: Enhancing customer experience

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