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April highlights & May’s key developments: Your monthly global trade roundup

Welcome to our May 2025 market update. As your trusted freight forwarding partner, we’re providing this roundup of key developments that continue to impact global supply chains. April has seen…

IFS crowned best Workforce Developer at CW business and community awards

Independent Freight Solutions (IFS) has been celebrated at a major regional business awards ceremony for its long-term commitment to nurturing talent from within. The Nuneaton-based international freight forwarder has been…

Understanding Trump’s new reciprocal tariff plan: What it means for UK exporters

The Trump administration has announced a significant new tariff policy set to reshape America’s trade relationships worldwide. As outlined in the “Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Declares National Emergency…

Blog: IFS on the national airwaves

Jenny Hooper is the managing director of Independent Freight Solutions Anyone who works in freight and logistics knows how quickly things can change – but appearing on national radio with…

IFS celebrates 20 years in business

The husband and wife behind a Nuneaton-based global trade solutions company are celebrating 20 years in business. Jenny and David Hooper thanked friends, family, business partners and staff members as…

IFS helps bespoke door company Selo unlock global trade

A family-run door innovations company in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire has been given the keys to global success after partnering with a leading Midlands freight forwarding company. Selo, based in Milton…

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.

Summary of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement Between the UK and EU (the Deal)

Following the publication of the: Trade and Cooperation Agreement Between the European Union and the United Kingdom of GB and NI Please see below a brief summary of the key…

Shipments: Pallets and Crates

We would like to stress the need to ensure that any wood used in the packing of cargo being exported to countries participating in ISPM-15, is either exempt (plywood/processed) or stamped…

Trade between the UK & South Africa

When South Africa was pulled out of the Commonwealth of Nations in 1961, the United Kingdom opposed monetary and economic sanctions. Britain had many key trade links and, in particular,…

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April highlights & May’s key developments: Your monthly global trade roundup

IFS crowned best Workforce Developer at CW business and community awards

Understanding Trump’s new reciprocal tariff plan: What it means for UK exporters

Blog: IFS on the national airwaves

IFS celebrates 20 years in business

IFS helps bespoke door company Selo unlock global trade

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

Summary of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement Between the UK and EU (the Deal)

Shipments: Pallets and Crates

Trade between the UK & South Africa