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 SMEs secure funding to transform future of freight
Drones will be used to deliver packages on remote Scottish islands as part of 9 new innovative freight projects which have been awarded £1.2 million in government funding…
Beacon, Stadler, and GB Railfreight place orders for 30 bi-mode locomotives for operation in the UK
Beacon announced the signing of a landmark contract with Stadler for the provision of 30 bi-mode locomotives for the UK to be operated by GB Railfreight…
UK logistics industry welcomes proposed Northern Ireland agreement
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) and Logistics UK have both welcomed the deal reached between the UK government and the European Union…
IFS are proud members of the Bluebell Wood Hospice 365 Business Network
International Freight Solutions are delighted to announce that the Bluebell Wood 365 Business Network is back up and running…
Heirloom Ceramic Tiger makes the journey from Sheffield to Australia
On this ocassion the shipper was a lady in Sheffield who wanted to send their family heirloom to her son who lives in Catherine Field, Australia…
Experts say Shippers need to plan for New Greener Shipping Fees
Are importers and exporters insufficiently informed about the full implications of the forthcoming new emissions regulations…
IFS ship Horse Racing Oxygen Chamber around the world
Just when you think you have seen it all, another unusual freight-forwarding request drops into your inbox. Yes, this makes quite a unique case study…
HMRC’s deadline for exporters to move to the Customs Declaration Service has changed
At last, we can now confirm HMRC have extended deadline for UK exporters to use the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) to 30th November, 2023.