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…
UK Logistics Week 2026: Collaboration brings the entire logistics supply chain together
In a landmark strategic move set to fundamentally reshape the UK logistics exhibition landscape, between 30 June to 2 July 2026…
UK transport demand increases 30% due to the Easter holiday
Transport demand increased by 30.27% in the week commencing 30th March, as the industry sought to outpace the traditional Easter rush…
New ‘Torus Defence Supply Chain’ announced to support the UK Defence sector
Amentum, GXO Logistics, Accenture and A.P.Moller – Maersk, have announced a new alliance, Torus Defence Supply Chain, to help strengthen the future of the UK defence sector.
Middle East conflict triggers rising Fuel Prices and Transport Fuel Surcharges
Ongoing conflict in the Middle East, specifically involving Iran, the US, and Israel has caused significant disruption to oil production…
An update on supply-chain delays caused by conflict in the Middle East
These developments are severely affecting shipments through key Middle Eastern routes and carrying significant worldwide implication…
Blanked sailings soar as carriers anticipate Chinese New Year slump
The transpacific, transatlantic, & Asia-Europe trades are all set for a surge in blanked sailings as China’s new year celebrations…
Canadian pension funds to exit UK’s biggest port operator in £10bn deal
FT has reported that two Canadian pension giants plan to sell their stakes in AB Ports in a deal that they hope will value the UK’s biggest ports operator…
First Electric Heavy-goods Vehicle crosses Channel Tunnel with Leshuttle Freight
In a joint effort, Kuehne+Nagel, LeShuttle Freight, Voltempo, and DAF Trucks have successfully sent first eHGV) through the Channel Tunnel…
