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August Highlights – Your Monthly Roundup from IFS

Hope you’ve all had a brilliant August! As summer holidays end and business picks up, we’ve got important updates that could impact your shipping and trade operations: 🏭 European Manufacturing…

July Highlights: Your Monthly IFS Roundup

It’s been quite a busy month in the world of international trade, with some significant developments that could impact your business. As always, we’re here to keep you informed and…

June highlights: Your monthly roundup from IFS

June has been a month of significant developments in the freight and logistics world. From major breakthroughs in UK-EU trade relations to ongoing challenges in global shipping routes, we’ve been…

May highlights: Your monthly roundup from IFS

May was a historic month for UK international trade, with THREE major trade agreements announced alongside important regulatory developments and shipping updates. Here’s what you need to know: UK-India Trade…

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…

Rena reflects on apprenticeship success

Rena Heer joined Independent Freight Solutions in 2021 as a Business Administration Apprentice after completing a criminology degree at university. The 24-year-old from Coventry has since progressed to a Freight…

Tariff suspensions bring welcome boost to UK businesses, says trade expert

The UK Government’s suspension of import tariffs on 89 seasonal products is already proving beneficial to UK businesses, according to an international trade expert. The suspensions, which run until 30…

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…

Embracing change and supporting women in business: Reflections on International Women’s Day

Jenny Hooper, Managing Director of Independent Freight Solutions, shares her thoughts to mark International Women’s Day 2025 Every year, I take the time to mark International Women’s Day, and this…

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