Rail Freight Services – Competitive Alternative

Rail Freight Services
Competitive Alternative

Regular, reliable, cost-effective rail freight services throughout Europe and beyond.

If you are looking for a green solution to your shipment requirements, then look no further than Rail freight. A freight train consumes as little as a third of the energy required by a truck and saves more than 80% of the carbon dioxide emissions.

“One quarter of containers from ports are transported by rail, whilst three quarters travel on road freight, which means that there are great opportunities for more use of rail freight.”

Offering frequent, reliable intermodal and trainload rail freight services – transporting goods from door-to-door right across Europe.

Rail Freight Services

Importing from / Exporting to China?

IFS are pleased to provide a pioneering direct UK weekly rail service in conjunction with our long term partners in China, Air Sea Transport, who have years of experience in the China rail sector.

Our dedicated weekly full load and groupage rail services offer reliability along with significant transit and cost savings compared to alternative modes of transport. For more information please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are happy to help. Call us today: +44 (0) 1709 610 000

Related article: Can UK Rail freight be a solution to the Road Freight crisis? >


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Other related resources:

Watch the Railfreight Live video (approx. 30 mins long), which discusses a new report by specialists Deloitte, highlighting the contribution of rail freight to the UK economy. The research commissioned by the Rail Delivery Group represents all the passenger and freight operating companies in the UK.

With a decline in rail passengers… >

Can UK Rail freight be a solution… >

Emma T.
1 day ago
First time using IFS and they made shipping my books to America really simple and stress free at a competitive rate. Thanks Paul & Jamie for keeping me updated throughout the process, will be using your services again soon.
Response from the owner:Thanks so much for your great review Emma - it means a lot to us! We look forward to assiting you again soon.
we have used IFS on a number of occasions. fantastic communication & service, would highly recommend and will be using again!
Response from the owner:Many thanks for your great review, James, it really is appreciated! Here is the URL for your case study - https://intfreight.co.uk/2022/10/export-from-the-rocking-horse-shop-in-york-to-new-zealand/
Tim D.
1 month ago
We use International Freight Solutions regularly. The service is always very good and they are always able to have a solution to fit our needs. Their pricing is good and they are very easy to work with and their communication is excellent.
Response from the owner:Really appreciate your kind words Tim and it is good to know you are pleased with the services we provide. We look forward to helping you again next time!
Josh B.
1 month ago
We have used Paul and his team multiple times over the past couple of years and have never had a problem. They always work hard to find the best solution, and they deliver every time. We had a major client putting a lot of pressure on us due to manufacturing delays. Paul sorted the transport quickly and kept adapting the arrangements whenever delays changed, which made things much easier for us. He managed to get our shipment from Spain to England within two days. The pricing is very reasonable and completely justified for the level of service provided. Communication is always clear throughout the entire transport process, and they consistently deliver quickly and reliably. I would highly recommend Paul and his team. We never have to worry when we contact him, and he is the only freight forwarder we trust because of the consistently excellent service.
Response from the owner:What a great review review Josh - it means a lot to us, thanks so much! We look forward to being of service to you again.

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