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Why my freight industry apprenticeship was the perfect next step

Kavita Bansal is a Sales and Quotes Apprentice at global freight and logistics firm Independent Freight Solutions. The 20-year-old, who left college in 2023 after studying forensic science, was on…

Businesses urged to prepare for changes to safety and security declarations

We are reminding businesses to make themselves aware of new declarations which will become mandatory for all truck movements entering the UK from the EU. To prepare for these changes,…

Chinese New Year 2025: movement of goods may be affected

Chinese New Year is an annual celebration marking the start of the year in the Chinese calendar and is a public holiday in the following countries: Brunei, China, Hong Kong,…

IFS Bulletin: Updated Customs Tariff Codes come into force

We’re reaching out to our valued customers with an important update. A new version of the EU Combined Nomenclature for 2025 (also known as “the Tariff”) has been published and has…

The IFS 2024 roundup: key developments and changes to look out for

With 2025 fast approaching, the IFS team has looked back on an eventful 12 months in the world of exports and put together its most important developments from 2024 and…

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…

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