Taking on the big players can be tough, but there are plenty of companies who have done it successfully. And, if you’re looking to take your SME to the next level, there’s no better time than now. Our partners DHL have got all the advice you need, so here are seven...
Online shoppers expect transparent customer service, especially in the coming season
The countdown to holiday season is officially here, meaning more online shopping, deliveries and returns. Are you ready? In this day and age, a glitzy website or a user-friendly app just doesn’t cut it for today’s savvy online shopper. They now demand upfront...
Christmas delivery tips from DHL, an IFS Partner
Delivering on time, on target and in one piece is always important. But when it comes to Christmas, everything gets magnified. Increased demand makes life increasingly demanding, so it’s crucial you’re set up for success. Luckily, our top tips for Christmas delivery...
A new vitality in French economics
Things have been tough in the French economy over the last decade. Slow to fight back the economic slump of the Great Recession of the late 2000's any growth has been slow at best. Fortunately the tide seems to be turning. With the election of Emmanuel Macron as the...
The changing world of luxury goods
The most important word in luxury right now is sustainability, and this is the key focus of 2019 from fashion to travel and cosmetics to food. Another trend getting some serious attention is the so-called ‘re-commerce’ market, as people appreciate the value of...
Chambers of Commerce unite to support UK and European business
International Freight Solutions is a proud member of our local Chamber of Commerce: Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber of Commerce. This links us to businesses near and also far through the connection with the British Chambers of Commerce. The British Chambers of Commerce...
9 ways to be a more effective entrepreneur
Entrepreneurship: it’s partly art and partly science. As your skills improve, you’ll maximise your effectiveness and bring greater value to your business. To help you on your journey, one of our partner's: DHL have created an essential guide to entrepreneurial...
The new EU-Japan trade deal removes trade barriers
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...
Port of Cork is ‘Highly Commended’
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...
Logistics expert warns ‘permanent customs union’ alone would not be enough
An international logistics expert has warned that even a permanent post-Brexit customs union with the EU would not alone mean frictionless trade with the bloc for British businesses. Mr Johnson, director of Leeds-based Tudor International Freight, explained: “The UK,...