Ocean Freight

Global carrier contracts, space guarantees and variable price options to keep our customers cargo moving.
TEU <br /> shipped

100K

TEU
shipped

Trade <br /> Lanes

250+

Trade
Lanes

Consignments managed

100K

Consignments managed

Full/Less than Container Load - FCL/LCL

  • Complete visibility end-to-end via MVT
  • Strategic MCC hubs
  • Established services worldwide

Roll on Roll off (RoRo - H&H)

  • Finished vehicle logistics
  • High & Heavy, industrial, agricultural
  • Global PCC and PCTC RoRo

Conventional & Project

  • Bespoke programme of solutions
  • Oil and gas/energy and power
  • Charter services available by all modes

Ocean News & Insights

  • Uncertain Waters: Securing Ocean Freight Rates

    While there’s talk in the market about further pressure on rates, the reality is more complex, with container spot rate indices showing mixed sig... Read more

  • Shipping at Risk from $1.5M Port Charge

    To combat China’s dominance in shipbuilding and revive the US maritime sector, a sweeping proposal from the Trump administration to penalise cont... Read more

  • Sea Freight Market Review

    The global ocean freight market is undergoing a period of transition in 2025, influenced by regulatory changes, shifting trade patterns, and evolvi... Read more

  • Key Takeaways from TPM25

    The 25th anniversary of the Trans-Pacific Maritime (TPM) Conference in Long Beach, California, reaffirmed its position as the premier global forum ... Read more

  • Metro expands sustainability initiative for global sea and airfreight services

    Metro is taking a bold step forward in its sustainability journey by expanding its environmentally conscious initiatives for global Sea freight and... Read more

  • Labour disputes at European ports disrupt container shipping

    Trade union action across major European ports, particularly in Rotterdam and France, are causing significant disruptions to container shipping, ex... Read more

  • TPM25: Insights, engagement, and the future of shipping

    Held in Long Beach, California, the annual TPM conference, hosted by The Journal of Commerce, remains the premier gathering for senior supply chain... Read more

  • Stay Ahead with Metro’s Ocean Freight Market Update

    In the ever-changing world of global trade, staying informed is not just an advantage, it’s a critical necessity. That’s why Metro provides the... Read more

  • Ocean freight market report

    Global shipping dynamics are shifting, with rates under pressure, 5% growth in global container shipping capacity, and the impact of the US’ new ... Read more

Case Study

We never “tyre” of getting it right

Working with this global tyre brand for 30 years, Metro manages deep-sea inbound raw material flows and daily bulk dispatch of containerised exports of finished products to numerous destinations across the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the US.

The quality products developed by this client must be protected from contamination, which means that containers must be clean, dry and odour free.

Working directly with the carriers Metro’s account team only position food grade (CDOF) containers.

Containers are supplied on a drop and swap basis, to allow time for inspection and sweeping prior to loading.