Metro win double in October
In partnership with key technology partners WNS and Windward, Metro has won the Innovation Category at this month’s Supply Chain Excellence and ISG Paragon Awards, for two AI powered solutions.
It is through award-winning initiatives such as these, that we maintain our strong track record in...
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Major system upgrade deployed
Industry leading operating system CargoWise is now in place, with Metro recently completing a three year project to transition to the new core freight forwarding operations platform.
Headed by our Business Process Solutions (BPS) team of 12 the project’s success is testament to the remarkabl...
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Unleashing creativity and collaboration
In an ever-evolving business landscape, staying ahead of the curve requires constant innovation and foresight, and a crucial step in achieving this is through internal workshops that challenge the status quo and stimulate new ideas.
Metro’s Technical Solutions leadership team recently hosted...
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eBills have same legal recognition as paper bills of lading
The UK’s Electronic Trade Documents Act (ETDA) came into force on the 20th September, providing an electronic bill of lading (eBill) the same legal status as a paper bill of lading.
This is a major step forward in the modernisation of international trade and is anticipated to boost the UK ec...
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Taking Metro technology to the next level
Metro has been a technology first company for decades, becoming one of the earliest paperless forwarders almost 20 years ago and innovating leading-edge supply chain management, tracking and business-process technology ever since.
As a result, we have become increasingly integrated with many o...
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Take your customs declarations to a whole new level
Metro provide customs clearance services at all UK airports and ports of arrival and departure, including inland border points, with import and export entry processes completed within two hours.
Simply provide us with your commercial invoice, packing list and any other supporting documents and...
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Royal assent for Electronic Trade Documents Bill
Exactly two weeks ago the Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023 (The Act) received Royal Assent from King Charles III and will come into effect on the 20th September 2023. It sets out the basis upon which trade documents can exist and be dealt with in electronic form, such that an electronic trade ...
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Automotive trends – We are in lockstep
In a sign of the growing strategic significance of supply chain management for carmakers, two major manufacturers have appointed chief supply chain officers (CSCO) this month. Their appointments come after the industry has battled disruption to production and supply chains, shortages in semicondu...
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European division continues expansion
Five months ago European Director, Richard Gibbs, outlined his vision for Metro’s road freight and short sea services, in developing the business’ capability across the EU. Today, he updates us on his progress and next priorities.
“Since the start of the year we have been working very cl...
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Delivering the sustainable future, today
Alongside customers in key verticals, including food, drink, cars and commercial vehicles, Metro is committed to the highest environmental standards, by maintaining carbon neutrality, investing in alternative fuels and supporting our customers with technology-enabled sustainable supply chains.
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CargoWise and Metro’s MVT provide unrivalled technological edge
Executing highly complex shipping transactions across multiple users, functions, offices, countries, currencies and languages, Cargowise automates workflows, optimises business processes and provides real-time data visibility.
Cargowise is providing more time for Metro to concentrate on the se...
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Award recognition for CuDoS customs platform
We are delighted to win Gold at the ‘Stevie' Sales and Customer Service Awards 2023, with our key technology partner, WNS, for their ground-breaking contribution to our CuDoS customs platform, in digitising customs declarations, enhancing customer experience and ensuring a smooth transitio...
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