by Mediateam | Apr 23, 2019 | Government News
Welcome news from the Department of Transport – £201 million has been granted to councils across England to undertake road maintenance and pothole repair.
This is especially good news for haulage firms out there. Damaged road surfaces cost the logistics industry millions in repairs and replacements. Efficient logistics is vital to ensure that Britain keeps trading, Reade more >
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by Mediateam | Apr 10, 2019 | IFS News
International Freight Solutions are delighted to announce our new membership of the Bluebell Wood 365 Business Club.
Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice are a much loved local charity who support more than 250 children with life-threatening or life-shortening conditions, alongside their families. Children and families are supported both in their own homes or at the hospice in North Anston. See bluebellwood.org for further information about their excellent work.
Our membership will help to support the charity financially and also connect us with other similar-minded organisations and businesses.
Perhaps you could consider affiliation with Bluebell Wood for your business? For further information
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by Mediateam | Mar 28, 2019 | Customer Help, Government News
The UK was scheduled to leave the EU at 11pm on 12 April 2019. However, a further extension to Article 50 has now been agreed to allow more time to conclude a Brexit deal with the EU. This extension will last until 31 October, unless a deal is agreed earlier.
For the duration of the extension, the UK will remain within the EU Single Market and imports and exports will continue to be subject to EU rules.
Until a Withdrawal Agreement is passed by the UK parliament, the legal default position for the UK remains exiting the EU without a deal. It is therefore essential that businesses prepare for all possible outcomes, including a possible No Deal Brexit. In this scenario your packages could face delays if you don’t put the right preparations in place.
In readiness for a possible Hard Brexit scenario, here are some steps you can take:
- Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI) number: If you do not have an active EORI this will be needed for Customs Clearance, it’s free to apply and currently takes just a few days. You can apply here > Get a UK EORI number to trade within the EU
- Commercial invoice: This should include; goods description / tariff number / value & currency / packaging details / weight / origin / EORI number / Commodity code. Invoice Template attached.
- Know the commodity code of your goods: Commodity codes classify goods so you can fill in export declarations. You can look these up here > Trade Tariff Look Up
- Record keeping: You’re required to keep records for all traded goods you declare to HMRC for 6 years. The reason for this is for duty and tax purposes, and for government statistics.
We also recommend that you keep up to date on finer details which may be relevant to your business at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/exporting-and-importing-goods-if-the-uk-leaves-the-eu-with-no-deal and also https://www.gov.uk.
Download > commercial-invoice-template-230kb
Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us should you require any further advice.
by Mediateam | Mar 26, 2019 | Global News, Partner News
With e-commerce sales showing no sign of slowing down, now is the time to start accepting orders from all over the globe. While it’s easy to configure your website to start delivering internationally, a robust global strategy is required for the longer term. It’s important to consider key questions such as your business’ priorities and the cost and speed of delivery.
Many UK regions are working to provide further opportunities for businesses to engage in international trade, it’s becoming simpler for small and medium-sized businesses to go global so be sure to reach out for support. Read more >
by Mediateam | Mar 18, 2019 | Global News, Partner News
Last mile delivery is the movement of goods from a transportation hub to their final destination and demands up to 53 per cent of total shipping costs. With e-commerce sales totalling $2.3 trillion worldwide, consumer demand for online purchases are driving growth forward.
Despite the challenges, even the smallest of retailers must compete with the high standards set by global companies, who have made next-day delivery the norm. When it comes to last-mile solutions, and which could be right for your business, there are many options to consider. Read more >
