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…
How small businesses can look bigger
How do small e-commerce businesses compete with the big competitors out there? It’s simply a case of making your brand look credible. Whether it’s through customer reviews, changing your email address format or adapting your tone of voice, there are a number of ways...
UK exports at record high
Exports of UK goods and services rose to a record high of £620.2 billion in the year to March 2018 according to new trade figures just released by government sources. Exports grew faster to Canada (up 12.7%), India (31.8%) and China (15.3%) than to the EU (10%). Goods...
Staff Profiles – Introducing… Ingrid
In the second part of our blog series on IFS staff profiles - here is Ingrid Kirkby, International Freight Consultant. “My initiation into the logistics world started in 2001 when I joined the customer service department at TNT, having spent several years as a travel...
Blockchain to Improve Global Supply Chain
Maersk and IBM to Form Joint Venture Applying Blockchain to Improve Global Trade and Digitize Supply Chains. The aim of the new company will be to offer a jointly developed global trade digitization platform built on open standards and designed for use by the entire...
IFS Services – ‘Customs Clearance and Warehousing’ (6 of 6) with International Freight Solutions
You've arranged for the transportation of your goods and know they are going from A to B but don't forget that all-important paperwork! This is the topic of our final blog about the services offered by IFS. Customs brokerage can be arranged to facilitate the customs...
IFS Services – ‘Ancillary Services’ (5 of 6) with International Freight Solutions
Don't forget your insurance is the message of our next blog! In our series on IFS services today we are highlighting the importance of insurance. It is surprisingly common for companies to assume that their carriers 'limited liability' will somehow cover them in the...
IFS Services – ‘Ocean Freight’ (4 of 6) with International Freight Solutions
Continuing with our series on the services offered by IFS, next up is our Ocean Freight Services. Ocean Freight Services are ideal for shipments that are less time-sensitive. They are a much more economical way of shipping large or bulky items worldwide. We have a...
IFS Services – ‘Air Freight’ (3 of 6) with International Freight Solutions
Make worldwide air freight easy with IFS. Our Direct Express services use scheduled flights with all the major airlines to ensure a fast and reliable service. This can be organised as a door to door or airport only service. Also check out our 'Consolidated' service if...
