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Urgent Shipments? We have the Solution!

No matter what time of day, when you have urgent shipments to organise you can rely on Independent Freight to provide the best possible, hassle-free, and speedy service. We’re your…

Changes to the New International Incoterms Rules

As most people will be aware following our recent blogs and Newsletters the Incoterms® rules have now been updated for 2020. On the release of Incoterms® 2020, ICC Secretary General John W.H. Denton…

What is a Freeport?

International Trade Secretary Liz Truss recently announced that the UK would create up to 10 freeports in the UK. She stated that they would create ‘thousands of jobs”. “Freedoms transformed…

A Canada Style FTA post Brexit – What are the Positive and Negatives from this Arrangement?

In 2016 Boris Johnson, now the UK Prime Minister stated that: “I think we can strike a deal [with the EU] as the Canadians have done based on trade and…

Why you should Hire a Customs Broker before Brexit

Once the United Kingdom officially leaves the European Union, we will no longer be a part of the EU Customs Area. This has many implications, largely that the UK will…

Reports of a Post Brexit Free Trade Agreement Between the UK and USA

There has been a lot of talk in the media about a US / UK Free trade agreement post Brexit. Recent reports suggest that if Boris Johnson becomes Prime Minister this…

10 Things you need to know about the Customs Clearance Process

Customs can be a confusing process for those who have never shipped goods before. If you’re looking to send goods overseas or you’re importing goods into the UK, here are…

Improved Routes to China for UK!

Great news for customers who are regular exports to China or looking to export to China in the future! Heathrow will now offer a new service to Chengdu the 12th Chinese route…

International Holidays that Affect your Supply Chain

When focusing on the small details of freight shipping, it can be easy to sometimes forget about upcoming international holidays that can affect your supply chain. A reliable freight forwarding…

How to Prepare Your Business for Brexit

With a lot of uncertainty surrounding Brexit, small British businesses are worried about the massive risks it entails. While waiting for the negotiations to resolve, preparing a plan can ensure…

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Urgent Shipments? We have the Solution!

Changes to the New International Incoterms Rules

What is a Freeport?

A Canada Style FTA post Brexit – What are the Positive and Negatives from this Arrangement?

Why you should Hire a Customs Broker before Brexit

Reports of a Post Brexit Free Trade Agreement Between the UK and USA

10 Things you need to know about the Customs Clearance Process

Improved Routes to China for UK!

International Holidays that Affect your Supply Chain

How to Prepare Your Business for Brexit