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Metro expands sustainability initiative for global sea and airfreight services

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Metro is taking a bold step forward in its sustainability journey by expanding its environmentally conscious initiatives for global Sea freight and Airfreight services, effective April 1st, 2025.

As part of this commitment, Metro will introduce a groundbreaking transparency measure: the total amount of CO2 emissions generated by each Sea freight and Airfreight shipment will be clearly printed on every invoice. This initiative allows shippers to better understand and quantify their carbon footprint, making sustainability efforts more accessible and measurable.

This latest enhancement builds on Metro’s existing MVT Eco application, a tool designed to provide customers with in-depth insights into their transportation-related emissions. By integrating CO2 emissions data directly into freight invoices, Metro is setting a new standard for environmental accountability within the logistics industry.

Metro’s CEO, Grant Liddell, emphasises the importance of this initiative: “The inclusion of Sea freight and Airfreight shipment CO2 data on freight invoices enhances the existing reporting available via MVT Eco and represents an evolutionary step in Metro’s commitment to raising visibility and awareness of the environmental impact within transportation.”

Metro ensures that its carbon calculations are rigorously accurate by leveraging the most comprehensive accreditation coverage available. The CO2 calculations provided through this initiative are GLEC accredited and fully aligned with ISO-14083 standards, reinforcing Metro’s dedication to environmental best practices and industry-leading sustainability measures.

For customers looking to gain deeper insights into their Scope 3 emissions and maximise their sustainability efforts, the MVT Eco application offers advanced reporting and analytics.

Those interested in utilising this tool can reach out to their Key Account Management contact or connect directly with Ian Powell, Customer & Technical Solutions Director (EMAIL), to explore how Metro’s sustainability initiatives can support their environmental objectives.

With this initiative, Metro continues to lead the way in sustainable global freight transportation, providing shippers with the necessary tools to make informed, eco-friendly decisions.

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Stay Ahead with Metro’s Ocean Freight Market Update

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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 Ocean Freight Market Update, a comprehensive, data-driven report designed to help businesses navigate the complexities of container shipping.

Subscribers to this monthly report gain valuable insights into spot, short- and long-term rate trends, carrier reliability, port congestion, canceled sailings, sustainability initiatives, and more—ensuring they can make informed, strategic decisions in real-time.

Highlights from the March 2025 Ocean Freight Market Update

Rate Developments: Despite attempts to impose general rate increases (GRIs), rates on Far East Westbound trade lanes have softened. Volatility is expected through April, with Asia-Europe lanes facing capacity shortages.

Schedule Reliability & Port Congestion: Global vessel reliability dipped slightly to 50-55%, while major ports like Singapore, Busan, and Piraeus continue to experience significant congestion.

Bunker & Biofuels Transition: The shipping industry is accelerating its shift toward decarbonisation, but new EU carbon emissions surcharges are increasing costs.

Supply & Demand Outlook: An 8% increase in capacity versus just a 3% rise in demand suggests blank sailings will be necessary to balance market conditions.

Red Sea Transits: Major carriers continue to avoid the Suez Canal due to ongoing security concerns, maintaining Cape of Good Hope reroutes.

Why Subscribe?
Metro’s Ocean Freight Market Update is an unbiased, intelligence-driven resource backed by data from leading industry sources. In a landscape shaped by supply chain disruptions, regulatory shifts, and market fluctuations, having access to timely, expert insight is more critical than ever.

Subscribe now to receive monthly updates straight to your inbox and stay ahead in the dynamic world of ocean freight.

Contact your Key Account Director, or EMAIL Lucy Hulston to subscribe and receive the latest update.

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Metro & Beyondly are driving sustainable supply chains

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Sustainability in logistics isn’t just a challenge—it’s an opportunity. An opportunity to rethink the way goods move, to reduce emissions, and to turn compliance into a competitive advantage.

At Metro, we’ve embraced this challenge head-on, becoming carbon neutral for five years, monitoring emissions across 250,000 shipments, and pioneering sustainable solutions that help our customers meet their environmental goals.

But sustainability doesn’t stop at logistics. It stretches across the entire supply chain ecosystem—from packaging regulations to waste reduction, from carbon foot-printing to compliance with global sustainability laws. That’s where Beyondly comes in.

Metro and Beyondly, both members of the GB Global Group, share a common goal: helping businesses navigate the complexities of sustainability while staying ahead of industry regulations. Together, we offer a holistic approach to sustainability, ensuring that every aspect of a company’s supply chain—from transport emissions to packaging compliance—is not just managed, but optimised.

Measuring and reducing carbon emissions
Reducing carbon emissions isn’t just about switching transport modes—it’s about understanding where the biggest environmental impacts lie.

Metro’s MVT ECO platform gives businesses the power to forecast, measure, avoid, or offset global supply chain emissions, with detailed, accredited emissions tracking across all transport modes.

Beyondly takes this further, ensuring businesses aren’t just reducing transport emissions but aligning their entire supply chain with sustainability regulations—from Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance to waste reduction strategies.

It’s one thing to measure carbon emissions; it’s another to actively reduce them.

Metro was the first UK freight forwarder to commit to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and is continuously working on reducing carbon output across road, sea, and air freight.

Beyondly empowers businesses to take action beyond logistics, providing carbon footprint assessments, ESG strategy development, and Net Zero roadmaps—ensuring that sustainability is built into every decision, not just an afterthought.

From compliance to competitive advantage
Environmental regulations are evolving faster than ever, and businesses that fail to keep up risk falling behind their competitors.

Metro simplifies compliance, ensuring that every shipment is tracked, measured, and meets environmental standards, while continuing to invest in emission reduction technologies, digital visibility tools, and collaborative industry initiatives.

Beyondly ensures businesses stay compliant across the board and helps them develop long-term strategies, guiding them through B Corp certification, sustainability reporting, and corporate ESG leadership.

Sustainability is no longer a tick-box exercise—it’s a business imperative. Companies that embrace it don’t just reduce risk; they unlock new opportunities, enhance brand reputation, and future-proof their operations.

By partnering with Metro and Beyondly, businesses can integrate sustainability across their entire supply chain, from logistics and transport to packaging, compliance, and beyond.

Learn more about Metro’s sustainable logistics solutions.

Explore how Beyondly can help your business.

Together, let’s move beyond compliance—toward a truly sustainable future.

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Empowering students with Metro technology

Mar 5, 2025 |

In line with our commitment to social responsibility, we are excited to share news of our latest initiative to support inclusive education and strengthen our community: donating laptops to a remarkable school dedicated to supporting students with a diverse range of needs.

Located in Coventry, Sherbourne Fields is an all-age specialist school catering to pupils with a broad spectrum of needs, including physical disabilities, medical conditions, and learning challenges. The school prides itself on its diverse community, encompassing students from various social and cultural backgrounds. With a current enrolment of 250 pupils across primary and secondary phases, Sherbourne Fields offers a rich and ambitious curriculum designed to support each student’s unique learning journey.

Understanding the transformative impact of technology in education, Metro has launched a donation program to provide functional laptops to support students with special educational needs. By repurposing our corporate devices, we aim to enhance their learning experience, ensuring they have access to the tools necessary for academic success. This initiative not only promotes sustainability through recycling but also underscores our dedication to community engagement and equal access to quality educational resources.

The introduction of these laptops is set to make a significant difference in the daily educational experiences of Sherbourne Fields students. With enhanced access to adaptive learning tools and digital resources, students will be better equipped to engage with the curriculum, develop essential skills, and explore new avenues of learning.

A Message from Head Teacher Shivaun Duffy
This initiative has been warmly welcomed by Sherbourne Fields School. Head Teacher Shivaun Duffy shared her thoughts on its impact:
“The generous donation of laptops from Metro will empower our students, enabling them to learn in ways previously unattainable. We are deeply grateful for this support and look forward to seeing the positive changes it brings to our classrooms.”

Looking Ahead
At Metro, we are proud to contribute to meaningful change and look forward to seeing the positive impact these laptops will have on students’ education and confidence. We remain committed to fostering partnerships that drive positive change within our communities.

At Sherbourne Fields, every child is empowered to reach their full potential. Dedicated staff work tirelessly to create an environment that nurtures independence, achievement, and lifelong success. By ensuring that every pupil is fully equipped for life beyond school, Sherbourne Fields stands as a truly special place – one that is deeply worthy of support.

https://www.sherbournefields.co.uk/

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