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…
Choice, control and convenience for patients
With UPS's groundbreaking technologies patients can get their healthcare devices conveniently, when they need them. UPS is a preferred partner of International Freight Solutions (IFS). As a respected global freight forwarder, International Freight Solutions (IFS) Ltd...
Urgent Aid leaves Yorkshire for communities hit by tsunami in Indonesian
Aid for devastated areas of Indonesia, struck by an earthquake and tsunami last week claiming at least 1,500 lives, has left Doncaster Sheffield Airport, Yorkshire. Equipment like solar lanterns and water purifiers has been airlifted from Doncaster Sheffield Airport...
Trading with the Rainbow Nation
South Africa is Africa’s most powerful country, with its stock exchange being in the world’s top 20 and is the largest in the continent. Despite a slow economy, South Africa is a middle-income emerging market, with well-developed financial, legal, communications and...
Benefits of using a freight forwarder for international shipping
Some organisations don’t see the need to pay someone else to send their goods overseas. However, not using a freight forwarder can cost time and ultimately cost money without the professional support. There’s far more to transportation than many people realise, with...
International Trade Secretary launches new Export Strategy
Trade Secretary Liam Fox has set out plans to make Britain a 21st century exporting superpower. His new strategy outlines how the government will produce smarter and more tailored support to help UK companies to export. Baroness Fairhead, Minister of State for Trade...
Trade relations in Africa
Last week Theresa May made her first visit to South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya as Prime Minister, as she focused on renewed partnerships between the UK and Africa, looking to boost Britain's post-Brexit trade. During the visit the Prime Minister discussed how Britain...
Want to make your online business a big hit?
This blog provides plenty of ammunition – here is one of our partners: DHL's 22 golden rules of e-commerce. Rule #1 Keep testing your: Products, pictures, descriptions, etc. Rule #2 Avoid clutter – keep your site clean and unfussy. Rule #3 Consider a countdown...
IFS supports War Child fundraiser
IFS have been supporting a great charity in the way we know best by sending out some spare parts to help Elliott Morgan with his world wide cycling fundraiser. Elliott and his teammates are cycling around the world to raise money for War Child which supports children...
