Intermodal
Environmentally friendly intermodal transportation that allows for more efficient transportation of cargo, while reducing delivery times and saving cost.
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INTERMODAL
EU PORTS
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EU RAIL
FREIGHT hubs
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KM EU
WATERWAYS
Short Sea
- N More cost effective than road
- N Hundreds of routing options
- N Reduced carbon footprint
Rail
- N Pan-European network coverage
- N Significant CO2 reductions
- N Fixed schedule departures
Barge/Feeder
- N Connecting major European ports
- N Cost decreases over distance
- N Various equipment types available
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Intermodal News & Insights
Smart 2026 supply chains are being engineered for pressure
Supply chains are no longer judged on efficiency alone, in 2026 they will be expected to anticipate disruption and adapt at speed to actively support growth. The experience of the past year confirmed that stability is no longer a realistic…
Container Shipping Faces Prolonged Excess Capacity
The container shipping industry is set for several years of structural oversupply, which will put significant downward pressure on rates, with fleet growth consistently outpacing cargo demand until the end of the decade. Analysts point to a combination of record…
H1 2025: Six Developments Reshaping Global Trade
The first half of 2025 has been one of the most turbulent periods for supply chains in recent memory. From renewed tariff wars to fresh geopolitical flashpoints, logistics professionals have had to contend with a constantly shifting landscape. At the…
Expanding Intermodal Capability Across Europe with KLOG
With fellow group member KLOG, the Portuguese logistics specialist, our customers can now access a significantly enhanced intermodal network across Iberia and continental Europe, offering greater flexibility, sustainability, and control through an effective, environmentally friendly transport solution. KLOG is one…
Freight market outlook 2025: Navigating uncertainty and change
The freight industry faces a challenging 2025, with ongoing diversions around Africa, potential labour strikes, and looming tariff changes shaping the air and sea freight landscape. While best and worst-case scenarios could unfold, the most likely outcome lies somewhere in…
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 challenges to shifts in logistics trends, the past year has underscored the importance of resilience,…
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,…
European market review and group developments
The European freight market continues to face a complex landscape, characterised by fluctuating demand and evolving capacity challenges. In this review, we examine the current state of the road freight market and highlight recent group developments, including the acquisition of…
A New Government – a New Britain; Strengthening UK Supply Chains for Economic Resilience
The Labour party’s manifesto outlines a commitment to bolster the resilience of supply chains in key sectors, a task that Transport Secretary Louise Haigh will spearhead. Recent global events, such as the war in Ukraine and pandemic-induced disruptions, have underscored…
Felixstowe train derailment
At 22:09 on Wednesday 19th June a GB railway locomotive and loaded wagons en-route to the Port of Felixstowe derailed on the branch line approaching the main Central and Northern railheads, causing significant damage to the track and closing both…
Summer 2024; France supply chain alert
This summer, a number of large-scale sporting events are likely to create some supply chain disruption, with the Olympic and Paralympic Games taking place in Paris between the 26th of July to the 11th of August, and the 28th of…
Driving road freight excellence
Into his second year Metro’s European Director, Richard Gibbs, updates us on his mission to develop the infrastructure, systems and services that will provide the best European transport solutions, for effectiveness and cost efficiency. “Metro has expanded its European road…
Case Study
Short is the long-term option
This manufacturing client has plants in the UK and continental Europe, with material moving between locations on a continual basis, with deadline requirements that embrace urgent and non-urgent.
Air, overnight and express services are typically employed for urgent deadlines, while products that have deadline flexibility are perfectly suited for the cost and service benefits that a short-sea containerised platform provides. This creates a “conveyer belt” model delivering consistent and reliable flows of product.
The Metro MVT platform provides visibility of all stock in transit and the anticipated date of delivery, which automatically updates in line with the transport option selected.
