Following the successful first year of the campaign, he announced at Road Transport Expo that the Department for Transport (DfT) will continue to support…
UK SMEs secure funding to transform future of freight
Drones will be used to deliver packages on remote Scottish islands as part of 9 new innovative freight projects which have been awarded £1.2 million in government funding…
Deadline Approaching for Mandatory Changes to Customs Handling Declarations
International Freight Solutions would like to remind you that changes are happening to the way Import & Export Declarations are made in the UK
New UK Customs platform known as the ‘Customs Declaration System’ (CDS)
Do you import or export goods? If so, are you ready for CDS? Here’s the new registration process, which will take around 5 mins to complete…
Generation Logistics, a government-backed campaign, aims to promote career opportunities to Generation X
DfT are backing a new recruitment campaign, which aims identify and develop a new generation of talent to fill vacancies industry-wide…
HGV operators can now use aerodynamic features to reduce fuel consumption and emissions
Changes to legislation aimed to make HGVs more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly, could result in fuel savings of 7% to 15%…
Will COVID-19 Catalize a New Global Freight Strategy
COVID-19 has generated unprecedented disruption in the global logistics and freight industries, severely impacting operations and delivery activities. However…
UK cities to test legal e-scooters, medical drones and more
While the country has traditionally lagged behind other European countries when it comes to e-scooters, the UK’s Department for Transport has announced that it is exploring new transportation modes4. E-scooters, e-cargo bikes, and medical drones are the focus of the consultation – as well as bringing the on-demand model to buses and other UK public transport.
UK goods exports increase
New 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%.
UK and Lebanon trade agreement signed
A UK-Lebanon Association Agreement has been signed by both nations, ensuring British businesses and consumers will continue to benefit from preferential trading terms after leaving the European Union. Trade between the UK and Lebanon was worth £603 million in 2018.