In July 2018 the EU and Japan signed an Economic Partnership Agreement in order to remove trade barriers. From 1st February 2019 the EPA came into force and is projected to eliminate €1 billion worth of tariffs paid annually by companies exporting goods to Japan, with...
The Port of Cork and its partners were ‘highly commended’ at Tuesday’s Seatrade Awards in the ‘Deal of the Year’ category in recognition of its work in securing significant funding for the development of the new Cork Container Terminal (CCT) in Ringaskiddy, which will...
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...
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...
Growing uncertainty surrounds evolving trade barriers, Brexit and wider economic issues. Supply chain leaders therefore need to respond quickly to shifts in demand and consider customer needs in today's fast-paced market. Check out the article below for some more...
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) advises logistics managers to think ahead and prepare for what might be a No Deal Brexit. These are uncertain times for businesses and to help you navigate these new waters FTA is holding an exclusive webinar: No Deal Brexit...
‘Norway Plus’ could be least damaging form of Brexit for UK’s EU traders Logistics expert says ‘Norway Plus’ is least damaging form of Brexit for UK’s EU traders A leading logistics expert has said the so-called “Norway Plus” option is the least damaging practical...
Export has been a key focus for this year's World Trade Summit, hosted by the Institute of Export and International Trade (IOE&IT). A research paper from Barclays and the Policy Institute at King's College was a key focus throughout the day. This research...
The new and updated UK schedule has caused some objections with WTO members and so International Trade Secretary, Dr Liam Fox, has written to the Telegraph to provide some clarification. Dr Fox has made it clear that in the unlikely scenario that no Brexit deal is...
IFS have been supporting a great charity in the way we know best by sending out some spare parts to help Elliott Morgan with his world wide cycling fundraiser. Elliott and his teammates are cycling around the world to raise money for War Child which supports children...
