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…
French fashion house, LVMH, switches product focus to hand sanitizers
The French luxury goods group LVMH is to start producing hand sanitiser at three of its perfume and cosmetics factories for distribution to French hospitals fighting the country’s coronavirus outbreak.
An update for all our customers
International Freight Keeps Moving… If you have an Export or Import requirement for Documents, Parcels, Pallets, Containers, we will be here to assist you. Our team here at IFS are working hard to fulfil your International shipping requirements and will guide you...
Air freight sector pushes hard to help – and for help – to fight the virus
As Tiaca and Iata continue to lobby governments to relax restrictions on cargo movements, airlines are looking for ways to keep shipments flying…
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%.
Rethinking packaging: The future of packaging in the logistics industry
Years of innovation and refinement have produced packaging technologies and solutions that deliver high performance at a low cost. However, there is growing evidence that these approaches can’t keep up with the changing needs of companies, consumers and the...
Brexit: Uk leaves the European Union, what next?
On January 31st the United Kingdom entered into a Transition Period, which is scheduled to run until December 31, 2020. Find out what’s next?
David Vs. Goliath: Small Business Growth Strategy
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...
Ready for Chinese New Year?
This year, Chinese New Year falls on Saturday 25 January. Factories and businesses across Asia will be closing for anything from a few days to a few weeks. To keep your business running smoothly during the holiday period, please plan your shipments well in...
