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…
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,...
Much needed road funding from the Government
Welcome news from the Department of Transport - £201 million has been granted to councils across England to undertake road maintenance and pothole repair. This is especially good news for haulage firms out there. Damaged road surfaces cost the logistics industry...
Proud members of the Bluebell Wood Hospice Business Club
International Freight Solutions are delighted to announce our new membership of the Bluebell Wood 365 Business Club. Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice are a much loved local charity who support more than 250 children with life-threatening or life-shortening conditions,...
The United Kingdom and European Union have agreed an extension to Article 50 to delay Brexit
The UK was scheduled to leave the EU at 11pm on 12 April 2019. However, a further extension to Article 50 has now been agreed to allow more time to conclude a Brexit deal with the EU. This extension will last until 31 October, unless a deal is agreed earlier. For the...
Global exporting checklist
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...
