Insights

The vast numbers of blanked sailings, in response to dwindling demand caused by the pandemic, on the Asia to Europe trade lane is three times greater than normal and means that calls to UK ports are...

We reported a month ago that historic low fuel costs was tempting shipping lines to cut out the Suez Canal and sail the long way around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, in a move that adds 7-10 days to...

Despite the continuing movement of UK freight and supply chain operations being specified as ‘essential’ by the government, the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown is diminishing the effectiveness of...

Following European complaints of defective medical equipment, Chinese authorities have tightened quality controls and increased customs inspections, in a move that has led to rising air cargo costs...

Most businesses are complicated to manage in the best of times. The Coronavarius pandemic is exposing weaknesses and issues, that technology will cure. This successful business operates eight...

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on the world, with us facing an uncertain future. Metro believe that the most effective way to eradicate uncertainty and doubt is knowledge,...

Even under social distancing, forwarders like Metro Shipping are the “Architects of Trade”, keeping fragile trade lanes open in the midst of a pandemic that has left the world economy reeling,...

In today’s uncertain times, blank sailings and unreliable sailing schedules are becoming the new norm, underlining the importance of resilient, flexible and transparent supply chains and real-time...

The extensive programme of cancelled sailings, by shipping lines on the Asia to Europe trade, will removed almost a third of capacity in the coming weeks and the impact is starting to be felt at...