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Europe’s international trucking is under increasing pressure as border delays increase, prompting the Freight Transport Association (FTA) to urge EU member states to act on the...

Global trade is the lifeblood of the world’s economy and a critical component in the well-being of all citizens, which is why decisions by governments to contain the virus need to address the...

Just days into the UK lockdown and the nation is getting used to the ‘new normal’, adopting new working practices and working from home. These bulletins are intended to keep you informed of the...

As the global Covid-19 crisis gathers pace and the UK is placed on a heightened lockdown, Metro Shipping and our partners in the resilient logistics sector continue to find ways to ensure cargo...

What started as a local phenomenon in China has grown to a global pandemic within a few weeks. The impact on global supply chains has exposed some fundamental challenges of operating within such a...

The supply chain situation in China improves daily and Chinese factories are increasing output, but issues continue to hamper the backlog of factory orders and while ports and terminals are...

While ocean carriers are preparing for a return to fully booked ships on their Asian services, the air freight market in Asia is in turmoil as the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic starts to be felt....

As the Coronavirus repercussions extend further outside of mainland China, business are braced for continued disruption across their global supply chains. Metro assures you of our continued...

Asia press sources are reporting on surging freight rates, amid massive reductions in air and ocean capacity, following the weeks-long labour shortage and ongoing disruptions to logistics that have...

The logistics environment in China is complex and evolving, with new, often unexpected challenges, emerging on a daily basis. We continue to explore new opportunities and solutions, like our...

China's factories have begun the struggle to restart after an extended Chinese New Year holiday, complicated by the travel and quarantine restrictions imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus...