Our International Courier Services are used by a vast range of business professionals

International Courier ServicesAs Freight Forwarders we have carved out a niche in terms of project managing unusual consignments for transportation to all parts of the globe.

However, did you know that our bread and butter has always come from working with our courier partners around the world. IFS help other businesses to take advantage of our buying power and the discounted rates that we receive.

International Freight Solutions Ltd take every care to ensure our customers save time and money when sending (or returning) a package overseas. We have a wealth of experience in making sure that your consignment make’s a smooth and timely journey. Our booking system is quick and easy and has some very useful hints & tips for completing your Commercial Invoice.

“I actively use this service through work as Paul and the team are always efficient, professional and helpful! I can always reach one of the staff if I have a query and they go above and beyond to sort any problems! A pleasure to deal with from start to finish!.” Maddie

Christmass delivery tips from DHL, an IFS PartnerWhether you require an Express or Economy service, we have developed an efficient booking system and we work with trusted partners with networks all over the world.

As your International Freight brokers we don’t work for the carriers, but we work for you. If you need a quick quote, or you are ready to send your consignment simply visit: International Courier Services >

 

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Valued Google Customer Reviews for International Freight Solutions Ltd

Valued Google Customer Reviews for International Freight Solutions LtdIFS – providing International Freight Solutions for UK & Worldwide supply chains.

We are a Freight Forwarder who regularly go the extra mile when it comes to customer service. We believe in carving out long term business relationships with our customers and international agents. International Freight Solutions Ltd receives much positive feedback. Here is where we showcase some of these testimonials.

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An introduction to International Freight Solutions (IFS)

International Freight Solutions (IFS) can arrange Express or Economy services for your Documents, Parcels, Pallets, Part or Full Trailer/Container Loads, either by Road, Ocean, Air or Rail…

Logistics UK: Lower Thames Crossing approval is a momentous decision

Announcement by Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander to approve Development Consent Order (DCO) for the Lower Thames Crossing…

Member of FIATA, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations

FIATA’s membership is composed of 114 Association Members, overall representing an industry of 40,000 freight forwarding and logistics firms worldwide..

Electric HGV charging ‘superhubs’ planned for motorway services

New national network of charging stations for electric heavy goods vehicles (HGV) will be built, with first 15 to be opened by end of 2027…

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) by International Freight Solutions

Learn more about a Freight Forwarder by International Freight Solutions. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for…

Logistics critical to success of Government’s Growth Strategy?

Leaders of 30 major UK businesses have signed a letter to Business & Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds MP, urging him to ensure that the logistics industry…

International Freight Solutions Ltd is a member of BIFA

The leading body representing the UK International Freight Services industry – The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is the prime trade association for UK registered companies…

IFS is a member of World Top Cargo Alliance of Freight Forwarders

International Freight Solutions are proud to be part of World Top Cargo Alliance and look forward to many years of fruitful partnership…

Trump launches plan to target countries with new trade tariffs

US President Donald Trump is sharpening plans to hit exports from countries that he says have trade policies that are unfair to the US…

Lowering the controlled temperature for logistics results in significant energy savings?

Three degrees for global cold chain change: The -15 Movement looks to make big changes with a small shift in 3°C.

Our International Courier Services are used by a vast range of business professionals

IFS have taken every care to ensure our customers save time and money when sending (or returning) a package overseas. We have a wealth of expertise…

Valued Google Customer Reviews for International Freight Solutions Ltd

A Freight Forwarder who regularly go the extra mile when it comes to customer service. We believe in carving out long term business relationships…

Port of Felixstowe Changes from VBS to Container Booking System (CBS)

The Port of Felixstowe has introduced its new CBS from the 1st January 2025. CBS replaces its Vehicle Booking System (VBS)…

10 reasons why you need a freight forwarder

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Port of Felixstowe Changes from VBS to Container Booking System (CBS)

The Port of Felixstowe has introduced its new Container Booking System (CBS) from the 1st January 2025. CBS replaces its Vehicle Booking System (VBS).

The Container Booking System is a real-time appointment system used by hauliers wishing to deliver or collect containers at the Port of Felixstowe. The simple-to-use web-based system allows hauliers to select a time for their visit, enabling the port to proactively manage customer demand, providing a faster turnaround.

In addition, each time the haulier creates a new booking, CBS checks and confirms that the customer’s details are correct, thereby greatly reducing wasted journeys and expense caused by incorrect information

The Port has announced that to provide haulage partners a period of adjustment to the new system parameters, there will be no charging for Late Notification Period (LNP) changes, or peak time bookings during January.

Charges for Guaranteed Bookings and No Shows will still apply, with invoicing & collection for January applied as normal in February. The new charges will apply from February 1st, with invoicing in March.
Source: Multimodal.org.uk >

 

 

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10 reasons why you need a freight forwarder

1. Beat your competitors with a fast and professional service

2. Make the shipping process easier and quicker

3. Let someone else take the strain of handling the detail

4. Trust someone with extensive knowledge of overseas transport elements

5. Be informed of all potential costs involved

6. Get advice on specialised packing

7. Get help with special documentation

8. Be fully risk assessed

9. Save yourself money, but most of all

10. Save yourself the hassle!

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Do you need an International Shipping quotation or have a consignment to book in?

An introduction to International Freight Solutions (IFS)

International Freight Solutions (IFS) can arrange Express or Economy services for your Documents, Parcels, Pallets, Part or Full Trailer/Container Loads, either by Road, Ocean, Air or Rail…

Logistics UK: Lower Thames Crossing approval is a momentous decision

Announcement by Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander to approve Development Consent Order (DCO) for the Lower Thames Crossing…

Member of FIATA, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations

FIATA’s membership is composed of 114 Association Members, overall representing an industry of 40,000 freight forwarding and logistics firms worldwide..

Electric HGV charging ‘superhubs’ planned for motorway services

New national network of charging stations for electric heavy goods vehicles (HGV) will be built, with first 15 to be opened by end of 2027…

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) by International Freight Solutions

Learn more about a Freight Forwarder by International Freight Solutions. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for…

Logistics critical to success of Government’s Growth Strategy?

Leaders of 30 major UK businesses have signed a letter to Business & Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds MP, urging him to ensure that the logistics industry…

International Freight Solutions Ltd is a member of BIFA

The leading body representing the UK International Freight Services industry – The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is the prime trade association for UK registered companies…

IFS is a member of World Top Cargo Alliance of Freight Forwarders

International Freight Solutions are proud to be part of World Top Cargo Alliance and look forward to many years of fruitful partnership…

Trump launches plan to target countries with new trade tariffs

US President Donald Trump is sharpening plans to hit exports from countries that he says have trade policies that are unfair to the US…

Lowering the controlled temperature for logistics results in significant energy savings?

Three degrees for global cold chain change: The -15 Movement looks to make big changes with a small shift in 3°C.

Our International Courier Services are used by a vast range of business professionals

IFS have taken every care to ensure our customers save time and money when sending (or returning) a package overseas. We have a wealth of expertise…

Valued Google Customer Reviews for International Freight Solutions Ltd

A Freight Forwarder who regularly go the extra mile when it comes to customer service. We believe in carving out long term business relationships…

Port of Felixstowe Changes from VBS to Container Booking System (CBS)

The Port of Felixstowe has introduced its new CBS from the 1st January 2025. CBS replaces its Vehicle Booking System (VBS)…

10 reasons why you need a freight forwarder

For more information simply call our friendly and helpful team on: +44 (0) 1709 610 000, or simply send a message >

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New solution set to decarbonise the UK’s transport-logistics sector

Digital Catapult, a deep tech innovation organisation, has announced the results of a pilot programme it delivered to address the environmental impact of empty trucks on roads across the country. The initiative trialled a new solution to decarbonise the transport-logistics sector, demonstrating a potential to cut CO2e emissions by 15-30%.

Green Logistics make happy customers and a happy planetUK logistics play a critical role in driving economic growth, contributing £163 billion to the economy, and serving as a vital link between the UK and the global market. UK freight however accounts for 31% of all UK transport CO2 emissions, and statistics from the Department for Transport (DfT) show that 30% of trucks on UK roads are running with empty loads. The sector is under pressure to decarbonise without compromising on efficiency, and the pilot programme proved that deep tech can achieve this.

The pilot scheme was delivered by Digital Catapult in partnership with AF Blakemore & Son Ltd, the company behind SPAR convenience stores, to explore how a shared digital infrastructure could establish more intelligent vehicle slot filling, routing, and tracking. Scaling of the solution would allow competing logistics providers to safely share information on available truck space across their collective fleets, without the need for a single party to have full control or visibility of the entire system.

The solution was trialled in a real-world industrial environment, and saw distributed ledger technology (DLT) and the internet of things (IoT) combined with an algorithm developed by project partner Fuuse, to optimise route planning and truck use. It achieved this by matching vehicle transport capacity with shipment needs across multiple UK organisations, and saw a 37% decrease in overall transport costs and a 9% improvement in vehicle fill rate for AF Blakemore & Son Ltd, one of the UK’s most successful family owned businesses.

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