Red Sea disruptions continue to affect Global Supply Chains

Do you Import Goods from the Far East? If so, It’s Good News for you!The Red Sea disruptions are still having an impact on global supply chains.

This shipping crisis is a result of Houthi rebel attacks on cargo ships and tankers. As there seems no end to these increasing attacks, more and more shipping companies are being forced to reroute around the Cape of Good Hope, southern Africa, to avoid the Suez Canal one of the world’s most important waterways.

The diversion adds about 6,000 nautical miles to a typical journey from Asia to Europe, potentially adding around 2 weeks to delivery schedules.

International Freight Solutions will continue to monitor the delays and adjustments in rates. However, we strongly encourage suppliers to be pro-active and secure bookings well in advance.

International Freight Solutions are keeping a close eye on this global situation and will endeavour to keep our customers abreast of any updates to report. IFS understand the impact of these developments on our customers and are committed to offering your business help and support during this time.

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UK-Canada trade talks halted over safeguarding British food standards

A UK government spokesperson said: “We have always said we will only negotiate trade deals that deliver for the British people. And we reserve the right to pause negotiations with any country if progress is not being made.

The National Farmers Union (NFU) has said the UK Government was right to stand its ground following an announcement last week that it was suspending free-trade talks with Canada.

While the NFU is pressing for a resolution, NFU President Minette Batters said the government was clear on its position regarding food safety, especially after much-criticised deals with Australia and New Zealand.

“The government’s decision to walk away from trade talks aimed at enhancing the trading relationship between the UK and Canada would have been difficult, but it’s the right decision,” Minette said.

“On products such as beef and cheese, Canada was demanding too much and offering too little, therefore preventing progress to the benefit of both countries.”

Lowering UK standards ‘not an option’

Minette went on to say: “During those negotiations, we understand that Canada made repeated attempts to force the UK to change its food safety rules and to extract unreasonable concessions for maintaining our preferential access to its cheese market.

 

“While there is give and take within every trade deal, the UK Government has been clear that lowering the UK’s high standards of food safety is not an option, in these and all negotiations. This position is wholeheartedly supported by the NFU and also the million members of the public who signed our petition to safeguard British food standards in 2020.

 

“We have always urged the UK Government to secure balanced trade agreements that benefit both British consumers and British producers, and to avoid bad deals that give away too much for the sake of getting a deal over the line. I’m pleased the government seems to be following that approach in its announcement today.”

Read more from the article: www.nfuonline.com >

 

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Government sets ambitious target to grow rail freight by at least 75%

International Freight Solutions Ltd are delighted by this news and are glad to share the announcement by the UK Government.

Rail Freight Services – Competitive AlternativeThe target will boost economic growth and lead to significant environmental benefits by taking lorries off our roads, cutting emissions and congestion in the process.

Even more vital goods will be transported across the UK by rail, following an ambitious target announced by Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, today (20 December 2023) to grow rail freight by at least 75%.

From delivering food to supermarkets, to transporting building materials to construction sites, rail freight is a vital part of everyday life in the UK, carrying tens of billions of pounds worth of vital goods.

Today’s announcement demonstrates this government’s drive to grow the rail freight industry even further and boost the considerable economic growth it delivers across the country by supporting supply chains and thousands of high-skilled jobs.

Not only does this target provide the sector with certainty by setting a clear pace for growth by 2050, but it will also lead to significant environmental benefits by taking lorries off our roads – slashing emissions and congestion in the process. For example, just one train can replace up to 129 heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and a tonne of freight moved by rail produces about a quarter of the carbon emissions it does by road. Read more from the article: www.gov.uk >

 

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Vacancy for Freight Forwarding Operator

Full time Permanent – Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Salary negotiable depending on experience with additional unlimited earnings through a team commission scheme.
 
 

Benefits

  • Holiday Purchase Scheme
  • Company pension scheme
  • Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, specialist consultations and more.

Brief Overview

International Freight Solutions are currently looking for a new team member in the role of ‘Freight Forwarding Operator’ to help support and develop this growing company.
 
This role is office based (Sheffield) and the candidate should have previous experience of working in a Freight Forwarding office with a general all-round knowledge of all modes of shipping including Road, Air and Ocean. Having a good commercial awareness and sales experience would also be beneficial.
 
The successful applicant will take direct ownership of customer relationships and ensure all business is implemented successfully with excellent communication being paramount. You will be involved in commercial activities such as quoting and following up with clients to secure new and existing business. Also key is liaising with existing carriers/suppliers and sourcing new partners as required to help provide solutions. Delivering an excellent standard of customer service is extremely important to this role.
 
 

Key Skills and Requirements

  • Knowledge of Import & Export procedures including basic Customs knowledge.
  • Good communication and customer service skills
  • Good organization skills and effective time management
  • Commercial awareness
  • Recognising new sales opportunities
  • Attention to detail
  • IT Literate in Microsoft Office
  • Problem solving
 

Key Tasks

  • Organise operational workflow to meet customer timeframes.
  • Communicate effectively with the customer to obtain relevant information and ensure their needs are met.
  • Resolve customer issues and escalate where support is needed.
  • Liaise and negotiate with sub-contractors to arrange carriage of goods to various worldwide destinations.
  • Raise payable invoices to customers through inhouse systems whilst monitoring financial Profit levels on own shipments.
  • Complete all administration functions in accordance with company policy and procedures.
 
To express an interest in this position, please email your CV with a covering letter or call 01709 610000.
 

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Business as usual for Sheffield Freight Forwarder IFS

Business as usual for Sheffield Freight Forwarder International Freight ForwarderIFS would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and best wishes for 2024.

International Freight Solutions office is open after a well earned short break. And, it’s business as usual. If you are looking for a well established Freight Forwarder to help take care of your International Deliveries, look no further!

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