Hello and Welcome to IFS

You are most likely to have arrived here having spoken with one of our team at a recent event so great to meet you. There are quick links to key services and information below. Please do get in touch and let us know how we can help.

From customs clearance, to cost-efficiency and time critical shipments, it's our mission to take the worry away and deliver peace of mind from door to door.

freight shipping services - How we help

If you are not sure which service is right for you, get in touch and talk to the team. Help, advice and guidance come as standard.

Sea freight

Reliable and cost-effective sea freight services for import and export

Dedicated freight

Providing you with a specialised and personalised solution

Road freight

Delivering your goods to their destination safely and efficiently

Air freight

Standard conventional airfreight, large freight and "must-ride" options

Customs clearance

Smooth and hassle-free customs clearance by our expert team

Courier service

Ensuring reliable and efficient shipping of small parcels worldwide
Meet the team

Jenny Hooper - Director

Our Managing Director and Founder of Independent Freight Solutions

ANNA MARSZALEK - Sales manager

For enquiries relating to quotes and customer service and marketing

David Hooper - DIRECTOR

Director and lead customs, logistics and supply chain industry expert

EMILY DE SOUSA - Customs manager

For enquiries relating to import or export customs declarations, procedures and compliance.

NEIL LEWIS - Branch Manager

For all enquiries relating to freight and customs, consultancy & training and general operations

Meet the rest of the team

Here to help with freight services, customs clearance and procedures
Meet the team
Customer in Brewing Industry

The Team was professional and effective at managing our shipment, although our needs were complex, and often changing, we could rely on having accurate and comprehensive advice, as well as coordinating the shipments movements to meet our deadlines.

Customer in Security industry

I would like to commend IFS on the service that they have given us. They respond promptly to queries and have been extremely helpful when we have encountered issues. The Team always communicates to us when there are delays and follows up on shipments etc. It is a pleasure to work with IFS. They do a sterling job.

Customer in Military & Defence

IFS has been a really helpful extra resource to us during our transition period in the Commercial Team over the last 12 months. Their input has really helped us through some tricky imports and exports. Thanks for all your help and continued support.

Customer in Automotive Industry

Thank you for keeping me updated and for sorting the issues out for us. Thank you for putting the time and effort into getting it sorted like you did.

Customer in Manufacturing industry

All went smoothly, thank you. Thank you everyone for your help. It’s been a pleasure to organise the air wrapping and it’s been dealt with ease and professionalism.

Customer in Automotive Maintenance/Wholesale

We were very impressed with the service provided. We will be in touch if we have any similar delivery requirements in the future.

Customer in Manufacturing (Lighting)

I was very impressed with the whole service. From the point of enquiry to the completion of delivery I thought the service provided was very professional and helpful.

Customer in Manufacturing (Chemicals)

Worth their weight in gold! Their knowledge is nothing short of AMAZING. They explain things to me that is easy for me to understand. I give you the highest praise possible! Well done all, you make Brexit bearable for me.

Aylar Huseynova

We needed a Door to Door service from China to London and they made all this complicated process so easy for us.

Aylar Huseynova

We have talked to so many freight agents and none of them were as responsive and helpful as these guys.

Aylar Huseynova

If you are not familiar with customs procedures they are there to recommend you the best options according to your business needs.

Any queries / questions we had along the way were dealt with very well and you were all informative. Your additional help with sending the links for our customer to register for an EORI was also very useful and helped us push the customer in the right direction.

All about you...

Whatever your business's experience, size, sector and requirements, our team of friendly experts are here to help. We tailor our support and guidance to exactly what your business needs on a shipment by shipment basis.

New to international trade?

Don't worry - our expert guidance will keep you compliant with all the relevant rules and regulations.
Learn More

Small business?

Our services are specifically designed to cater to small businesses like yours.
Learn More

Start up?

Get started on your international trading venture with confidence... and our experts by your side.
Learn More

Tricky logistics problem?

We love them! Our experts specialise in handling challenging and unusual shipments.
Learn More

Niche industry?

No problem - we thrive on understanding and meeting individual requirements.
Learn More

Our approach

Since our establishment in 2004 by Jenny and David Hooper, we have been dedicated to providing exceptional freight and customs solutions to businesses worldwide. Based in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, UK, we have steadily grown our client base and now serve customers from all over the world. With a team of 16 talented professionals, we remain focused on our original aims.

At Independent Freight Solutions, our aim is to provide more bespoke solutions, advice, and guidance for businesses that might need extra help with their logistics and customs. As part of our commitment to comprehensive support, we work closely with our sister company, Hooper and Co, to offer specialized training programs to enhance your team's understanding of freight management and customs compliance.

We believe in building strong relationships with our clients, ensuring that we understand and address their unique challenges. Our friendly and dedicated team is always ready to assist you at every step of the way. With our extensive knowledge and experience in the freight industry, you can trust us to handle your shipping and logistics requirements efficiently and effectively.

Browse through our services to discover how Independent Freight Solutions can help your business thrive. From reliable transportation and customs clearance to personalized advice, guidance, and training, we have a wide range of solutions to meet your demands. We are committed to delivering exceptional value and exceeding your expectations.

Thank you for considering Independent Freight Solutions Ltd as your logistics partner. We look forward to serving you and building a successful partnership together. Feel free to explore our website and don't hesitate to contact us for any inquiries or to discuss your specific requirements.

The IFS Door to Door promise

The IFS door to door promise is to solve your logistics challenges, provide help and advice and deliver the highest quality customer service from door to door.
  • Friendly experts available to advise you at every step
  • Compliance sorted at every step
  • Risk managed at every step
  • Excellent communication at every step
  • Speedy and responsive replies to any enquiry
  • No logistics problem is too quirky, too tricky or too niche
Where to / where from

Where to / where from

Get a competitive quote tailored to your needs

Get a quote / ask a question

We know how complex and daunting the export and import process can be. Whether you are new to the whole experience, the rules have evolved or you have come across a scenario that is new to your business it is always helpful to run your questions or concerns by an expert team. That's us! So please get in touch and we promise to make the complex simple and the daunting, stress free.

Copyright © 2023 Independent Freight Solutions Ltd | Company number 05202892 | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy