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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…

Coventry United U13s Girls partner with IFS as main shirt sponsor for 2024/25

Coventry United FC’s Under-13s Girls have received a sponsorship boost for the 2024/25 season after joining forces with Independent Freight Solutions (IFS), which will be the team’s main shirt sponsor.…

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…

IFS appoints senior management team as part of 20th anniversary promotions

A freight and logistics firm in Nuneaton has appointed a new senior management team as part of a raft of key promotions on the back of a landmark anniversary. Independent…

Container shipping rates on the rise: Act Now for holiday season

We’re reaching out with an important update on the global shipping landscape that presents both challenges and opportunities for your business. Container shipping rates are on the rise, signalling a…

Container with British flag being loaded onto a plane

IFS quick guide to CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism)

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is being gradually introduced to support the decarbonisation of EU industry. To help make sense of the process and what it means for businesses,…

‘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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