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Hormuz‑linked fuel costs and early bunker adjustment factors are prompting many shippers to accelerate Asia–Europe volum...
05/06/2026

Hormuz‑linked fuel costs and early bunker adjustment factors are prompting many shippers to accelerate Asia–Europe volumes into May and June, effectively pulling the “peak” forward.

Metro helps customers respond effectively to disruption, changing demand patterns and peak season uncertainty

Asia–Europe rate seasonality has broken down. Historical post‑Chinese New Year slumps are giving way to fresh surges tie...
05/06/2026

Asia–Europe rate seasonality has broken down. Historical post‑Chinese New Year slumps are giving way to fresh surges tied to Hormuz risk, bunker resets and front‑loaded orders.

Secure capacity, protect transit times and keep your supply chain moving in a rapidly changing environment with Metro

eATA is more than a format change. Digital Carnets promise better visibility, fewer errors and closer integration with p...
04/06/2026

eATA is more than a format change. Digital Carnets promise better visibility, fewer errors and closer integration with platforms like Metro’s MVT and CuDoS‑driven customs solutions.

For Metro, the launch of digital ATA-Carnets fits naturally alongside CuDoS, the AI‑powered customs operating system

Jet fuel surcharges may have eased from their sharpest spikes, but air cargo indices show rates still far above early‑20...
04/06/2026

Jet fuel surcharges may have eased from their sharpest spikes, but air cargo indices show rates still far above early‑2026 levels, especially on Asia–Europe and Europe–Middle East corridors.

Working closely with airlines and partners to secure capacity, identify alternative routings and maintain reliability in a disrupted market.

China’s revised Maritime Code strengthens domestic courts’ ability to apply Chinese law to China‑touching carriage contr...
04/06/2026

China’s revised Maritime Code strengthens domestic courts’ ability to apply Chinese law to China‑touching carriage contracts, raising questions for shippers relying on English law and arbitration.

Understanding how these new rules work and adjusting contracts, due‑diligence programmes and communication strategies accordingly is critical

New product training sessions are equipping Metro teams to provide advice confidently across ocean, air, road, brokerage...
03/06/2026

New product training sessions are equipping Metro teams to provide advice confidently across ocean, air, road, brokerage and technology, helping customers access more joined‑up, multi‑modal solutions.

If you, or someone you know, would like to work with a progressive colleague-focused business, send us a CV and covering letter.

For US shippers, timing now matters as much as routing: early GRIs and peak surcharges on the trans‑Pacific are collidin...
03/06/2026

For US shippers, timing now matters as much as routing: early GRIs and peak surcharges on the trans‑Pacific are colliding with quarterly fuel escalators and USMCA‑driven planning cycles.

Metro’s presence in the U.S. ensures that shippers benefit from a truly integrated network, combining global reach with local expertise

Carriers are using strong demand and constrained capacity to drive up spot rates and apply new PSS and GRIs, even where ...
03/06/2026

Carriers are using strong demand and constrained capacity to drive up spot rates and apply new PSS and GRIs, even where long-term contracts are in place.

On both Asia–Europe and transpacific trades, expectations are that elevated rates and tight capacity will persist through June, July and potentially into August.

Metro is closely tracking carrier moves, capacity changes and pricing so our customers can secure space and minimise cost exposure in this shifting market.

Read our market update and guidance.

Metro’s teams are monitoring capacity, pricing movements, and carrier strategies to secure the best possible options for our customers.

Asia–Europe and transpacific capacity is tightening fast, and the cost of securing space is rising with it.Early June pr...
02/06/2026

Asia–Europe and transpacific capacity is tightening fast, and the cost of securing space is rising with it.

Early June pricing is already elevated, and some carrier filings point to levels of $6,000–$7,000 per 40ft by late June on key Asia–Europe corridors.

For shippers, this means less flexibility, higher landed costs and a real risk of missed sailings if decisions are delayed.

See our full market advisory and recommended actions.

Metro’s teams are monitoring capacity, pricing movements, and carrier strategies to secure the best possible options for our customers.

Longer voyages, higher bunkers and more flexible blankings mean ocean “peak” now looks like an extended high‑risk period...
02/06/2026

Longer voyages, higher bunkers and more flexible blankings mean ocean “peak” now looks like an extended high‑risk period from late spring to autumn, not a neat Q3 spike.

Metro helps customers respond effectively to disruption, changing demand patterns and peak season uncertainty

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