An update for all our customers

International Freight Keeps Moving…

If you have an Export or Import requirement for Documents, Parcels, Pallets, Containers, we will be here to assist you.

Our team here at IFS are working hard to fulfil your International shipping requirements and will guide you through the best options for your shipments.

We are working closely with all our Carrier partners on a daily basis to ensure minimum disruption to services in order to get your goods delivered on time.

IFS is committed in continuing to daily monitor the advice given from Public Health England, the Worldwide Health Organisation and the Government on the situation.

If you have any questions 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.

Please take care. Paul, Ingrid, Adam, and John.

IFS Coronavirus UpdatesCOVID-19 (Coronavirus) has unleashed an unprecedented global health emergency and caused significant economic turmoil. From healthcare facilities to government agencies to super markets, public and private-sector organisations alike are focused on doing whatever they can, within their areas of expertise, to keep people safe and continue essential business.

IFS is committed in continuing to daily monitor the advice given from Public Health England, the Worldwide Health Organisation and the Government on the situation.

Air freight sector pushes hard to help – and for help – to fight the virus

Air freight sector pushes hard to helpAs Tiaca and Iata continue to lobby governments to relax restrictions on cargo movements, airlines are looking for ways to keep shipments flying.

IAG Cargo sent a note to customers yesterday, offering its passenger aircraft for charters.

“To support your freight and to help get it where it needs to be, we are now opening up the opportunity for freight forwarders to charter our aircraft where needed,” wrote chief commercial officer John Cheetham. Read more >

UK goods exports increase

UK goods exports increaseNew figures released by HMRC this week reveal that 2019 saw a rise in goods exports in all four of the UK’s nations. Exports from England grew by 2%, from Northern Ireland by 2.2%, from Wales by 3% and from Scotland by 4.4%.

An increase of demand from UK goods has been seen from countries outside of the EU. In 2019, the number of businesses exporting goods from the UK to the rest of world totalled 160,400, an increase of 2.6% on 2018. Read more >

Rethinking packaging: The future of packaging in the logistics industry

Rethinking packaging in the logistics industry IFSYears of innovation and refinement have produced packaging technologies and solutions that deliver high performance at a low cost. However, there is growing evidence that these approaches can’t keep up with the changing needs of companies, consumers and the environment.

Our partners, DHL Express, have been thinking about how new approaches to packaging will shape future logistics operations and processes. In DHL’s latest Trend Report, titled Rethinking Packaging, they look into the future of packaging in the logistics industry. Read more >

Brexit: Uk leaves the European Union, what next?

On January 31st the United Kingdom entered into a Transition Period, which is scheduled to run until December 31, 2020.

Brexit’s getting closer than everImports and exports will continue as they are for the duration of this period. However, as the terms of any future trade agreement between the UK and EU are still uncertain, customers should be aware of the potential for trading relations to change.

 

What happens next?

The focus now turns towards conducting detailed negotiations for a future trade deal between the UK and the EU.

To help stay informed about what this might mean for your business, see the UK Government’s website: www.gov.uk/transition, or you can follow our partners, TNT / Fedex Brexit hub > and check back for updates as talks between the UK Government and the EU progress.

Whatever future changes there may be to trade between the UK and EU, you can rely on our expertise and experience to ensure that your shipments travel seamlessly and compliantly – with our speed and reliability connecting your business to even greater possibilities.

If you have any questions or concerns you can get in touch with us. We would be happy to help.

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