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Let IFS support you after the Brexit transition period concludes on the 31st December

by | Nov 23, 2020 | Customer Help, International

Is your business ready for Exporting/Importing to/from the EU following Brexit changes to trade? January will be here before you know it and that means it’s time to get prepared!

Brexit’s getting closer than everNegotiations are ongoing between the UK and the EU, but from January 1st 2021 all UK trade with the EU will be conducted under either a Free Trade Agreement or with World Trade Organisation terms. So it’s time now to prepare for this as there will be changes to cross-border shipping processes.

‘Deal or no deal’ all shipments between GB and the EU will be subject to customs formalities meaning more information will be required from you.

The good news is that IFS is here to help you! With over 20 years experience in International Freight Forwarding, as ever we specialise in this field and are prepared and ready to assist you with your shipping requirements in 2021.

Call our friendly and helpful team on: +44 (0) 1709 610 000, or simply message us.

Freight Association says latest ‘Border Operating Model’ adds clarity but expresses concerns

by | Oct 23, 2020 | Freight Industry News

British International Freight Association (BIFA) says latest Border Operating Model adds clarity but expresses concernsBritish International Freight Association (BIFA) says latest Border Operating Model adds clarity but expresses concerns

Following a thorough review of the 272-page Border Operating Model released by the UK government, the trade association for UK freight forwarders says that whilst it welcomes the greater clarity on certain issues, it is concerned with the introduction of the “Least Worst Case Scenario” into the documentation. Read more at UK Hauler’s website >

Looking for a ‘freight-forwarding’ service to bolster your exports?  Simply call our friendly and helpful team on: +44 (0) 1709 610 000, send a message or complete our IFS Shipment Note >

Any other business: ‘E’ Commerce Business Solutions

by | Oct 9, 2020 | Partner News

Here is an interesting article from our partner, DHL, which we are delighted to share with you. This Any other business (AOB) article explores the latest global e-commerce trends including Europe’s newfound love for online shopping, Etsy’s bumper sales quarter, and how innovative technology is making e-commerce more accessible to disabled people. Read more >

If you have any questions in relation to your international deliveries, or just need some advice, we are here to help you. Please don’t hesitate to call us on +44 (0) 1709 610 000 or send a message.

Growing demand for E-Commerce in Africa – an opportunity for UK sellers

by | Sep 23, 2020 | Export Tips, Partner News

Growing demand for E-Commerce in Africa - an opportunity for sellers in the UKGreat opportunity is developing for business in Africa as the e-commerce market is growing, driven in part by the continent’s demand for international brands. E-commerce is vital for the US$25 trillion (€19 trillion) global retail industry. This was particularly true in the first quarter of 2020, as Covid-19 lockdowns around the world drove a rise in online shopping.

Countries with growing middle-class, urban populations such as China, India, and South Africa are seeing a rise in demand for e-commerce. Zooming in on Africa, research projected that consumer spending would reach US$2.1 trillion by 2025, the region’s “single largest business opportunity”. Millennials in particular are driving this trend and opportunity exists for international sellers to make the most of this demand.

Read more about this article from our partner, DHL >

Looking for a ‘freight-forwarding’ service to bolster your exports?  Simply call our friendly and helpful team on: +44 (0) 1709 610 000, send a message or complete our IFS Shipment Note >

Can lessons learned through Covid-19 help logistics prepare for Brexit?

by | Sep 2, 2020 | Freight Industry News

UK’s NHS needing to protect frontline staffBack in March 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic changed the world. In the logistics industry, supply chains were instantly disrupted by closed borders, restrictions on importing and exporting goods from certain countries, and barriers to sourcing products normally acquired from areas affected early on by Covid-19, such as China.

Even on the front line, final-mile delivery drivers had to learn how to make increasing numbers of safe, contactless deliveries.

On top of this, demands for personal protective equipment (PPE) and essential goods such as food increased exponentially, with businesses and the UK’s NHS needing to protect staff and supermarkets wanting to mitigate the effect of panic buying. Read more > from the Loadstar, a multimodal news resource for the logistics industry.