Welcome to our IFS News Blog
In this section we share what’s happening in the world of international freight forwarding, with news updates, worldwide freight resources and much more…
New EU Import Security Rules started in January 2026
Import Control System 2 (ICS2) is the new safety & security declaration system for movements into Northern Ireland and the European Union…
A Red Sea return would be a game changer for container shipping in 2026
Container lines deciding to navigate back to the Red Sea is arguably the most important development to watch for in the global shipping market this year…
Freight forwarding goes right back to the 1800’s!
Back in 1836 Thomas Meadows and Company Limited, London began to see the need for this industry with demand for more reliable rail transport…
IFS is a member of World Top Cargo Alliance of Freight Forwarders
International Freight Solutions are proud to be part of World Top Cargo Alliance and look forward to many years of fruitful partnership…
UK Government Moves to Scrap De Minimis Customs Rule
The UK government is in open consultation to reform customs treatment of low-value imports (LVIs) into the United Kingdom…
Logistics industry experts Logistics UK respond to Anti-Growth Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ announcement in the Budget of an increase in fuel duty from September 2026 has come as a blow to the sector…
Member of FIATA, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations
FIATA’s membership is composed of 114 Association Members, overall representing an industry of 40,000 freight forwarding and logistics firms worldwide..
Port of Felixstowe receives its first two Autonomous Trucks (ATs)
Port of felixstowe has taken delivery of the first two units from an order for a further 34 autonomous trucks (ATs) from Shanghai Westwell…
