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Ready for Chinese New Year?
This year, Chinese New Year falls on Saturday 25 January. Factories and businesses across Asia will be closing for anything from a few days to a few weeks. To keep your business running smoothly during the holiday period, please plan your shipments well in...
Brexit’s getting closer than ever. Is your business ready?
Following the recent election and the victory of the Conservative Party, Brexit looks to be going ahead on 31 January 2020. Although a transition agreement is in place for another year it is still of imminent importance to prepare your business for a number of changes...
Merry Christmas from International Freight Solutions Ltd (IFS)
Merry Christmas from all the staff at International Freight Solutions Ltd (IFS). We would just like to say that we value your custom and wish you every success for 2020!
Online shoppers expect transparent customer service, especially in the coming season
The countdown to holiday season is officially here, meaning more online shopping, deliveries and returns. Are you ready? In this day and age, a glitzy website or a user-friendly app just doesn’t cut it for today’s savvy online shopper. They now demand upfront...
Scotch whisky’s global success
Scotch whisky, for some, is the very essence of Scotland, rich in history, craftmanship and culture. It’s no wonder that it’s such a booming export taking foreign markets by storm. Last year Scotch whisky exports were worth £4.7 billion, with more than a billion...
Christmas delivery tips from DHL, an IFS Partner
Delivering on time, on target and in one piece is always important. But when it comes to Christmas, everything gets magnified. Increased demand makes life increasingly demanding, so it’s crucial you’re set up for success. Luckily, our top tips for Christmas delivery...
What is the difference between freight forwarding and 3pl?
The following article will help you find the right help by understanding the difference between Freight Forwarding and 3PL.
Are you prepared for Brexit?
With the UK Government still negotiating with the EU for the withdrawal from the European Union it is important that you prepare for the possibility of a ‘No Deal Brexit’ to ensure you can continue importing and exporting as efficiently as possible. There are a number...
UK launches Maritime Trade Investment Plan
International Trade Secretary Liz Truss has launched a new strategy to boost trade and investment into the UK’s multibillion-pound maritime sector. The five year plan will focus on digital technologies, green maritime, autonomous vessels, marine science and maritime...
UK and Lebanon trade agreement signed
A UK-Lebanon Association Agreement has been signed by both nations, ensuring British businesses and consumers will continue to benefit from preferential trading terms after leaving the European Union. Trade between the UK and Lebanon was worth £603 million in 2018.
UK joint statement with Korea
The UK and Korea have signed a joint statement for trade continuity that will allow businesses to keep trading freely even after the UK has left the European Union. This will help to strengthen the trading relationship between the UK and Korea further, which in 2018...
Scottish fish exports make a splash
The Department for International Trade (DIT) has praised Scotland’s £1 billion fish industry. Latest statistics from HMRC show that goods exports from Scotland grew faster than any other part of the UK in the year to March 2019, now worth £32.8 billion. In 2018 fish...