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‘Every day is different’: Umar Hussain reflects on first six months in new role at IFS

Umar Hussain, Accounts Assistant at Independent Freight Solutions, has thrown himself into the world of professional accounting after years studying the subject – and is relishing the challenge of working…

IFS marks World Autism Awareness Week 2024

It’s World #AutismAcceptanceWeek this week and we are getting involved at IFS. To mark World Autism Awareness Day, our colleague Andrew Hooper has reflected on the importance of raising awareness…

Closure of Baltimore port in USA

We want to keep you informed about recent developments at the Baltimore port following the collapse of the Key Bridge. As you may know, Baltimore is primarily utilized for bulk shipments…

Modernising Authorisations to streamline HMRC customs and excise procedures

Modernising Authorisations was announced in last year’s spring budget and will come into force on September 30 2024 to improve the flow of trade and cut costs for businesses.

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Navigating regulation changes regarding evidence of origin goods benefitting from UK free trade agreements

Businesses which trade overseas are being urge to ensure they understand a new regulatory change which has come into effect regarding errors around evidence of origin.

New Border Procedures Coming into Effect this January

Please ensure you are ready for the new border procedures coming into effect at the end of January. These changes will impact anyone involved in the importation of plants, animals,…

Shipping cost are rising due to a continuous Red Sea crisis

Due to the current situation in the Suez Canal and Red Sea, shipping lines are avoiding this area and using alternative shipping route around Cape of Good Hope. These measures are…

New UK & EU Restrictions on Russian Origin Iron and Steel

Dear Valued Customers, We’d like to share with you recent updates to the sanctions placed on Russian goods by both the UK and the EU, due to take effect from…

Customs Declaration Service has now been delayed further for Exports

Dear Valued Customers, We would like to inform you about an important update regarding the implementation of the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) for Export Declarations. Previously, we communicated that all…

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Customs changes for shipping to Northern Ireland – UK Internal Market Scheme (UKIMS)

Following the agreement of the Windsor Framework with Northern Ireland, the UK Internal Market Scheme (UKIMS) is replacing the existing UK Trader Scheme (UKTS). The UKIMS will enable more businesses…

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