Specialized machine transport in Europe

The forwarding of machines is an important part of the service provided by the European network for logistics. Machines are essential for all modern industries and as such are subject of intensive trade.  IFA meets the growingly increasing demand for the transport of machines with its growing network as well as its individual solutions for […]

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Logistics services for the transport of art objects and museum exhibits

The transport of art objects requires special packing for each item. When the exhibits of an entire exhibition are being transported, the task becomes even more complicated.  Museum exhibit transport is also a common service demanded due to ongoing travelling exhibitions. Another common need of art transport is required by auction houses and art owners […]

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Safeguarding the transportation used for freight forwarding service in accordance to Directive 014/47/EC and the local regulations in the European countries

Safeguarding of the cargo during the forwarding provided by the freight forwarders is a major task. The need for safeguarding differs depending on the type of cargo and goods being transported, the type of transport used and other factors. The proper maintenance of the vehicles used and ensuring they are in good technical condition is […]

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Specialized forwarding services for the pharmaceutical industry in the EU

The main type of pharmaceutical cargo being forwarded in Europe consists of medicines and other pharmaceutical products. Along with the various drugs, other pharmaceutical products which are at high demand in the European pharmacies, such as sanitary products are also being forwarded on a regular basis. The European network for transportation ensures that all countries […]

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Forwarding of diplomatic luggage in the EU countries

Diplomatic travel in Europe is common, and it often includes transporting the diplomatic luggage when travelling to a new workplace, or when coming home from a mission.  During diplomatic travels for different missions, the luggage of the diplomats travels with them. But often they need to transport the luggage of their family members as well.  […]

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Transport of personal belongings within Europe

The mobility is associated with frequent travels, and travels are related to the forwarding of personal belongings too. Travelling in Europe is a daily routine for a multitude of EU citizens, including the large number of students and experts who travel to other countries to college or work. The necessity for the forwarding of larger […]

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Opportunities provided by the European textile freight forwarding services

The textile industry provides products which are under demand throughout Europe, and the European network for transportation carries clothes – both casual and formal, which reach the warehouses of the distributors and shops in excellent condition, thanks to the experience which the freight forwarders Europe have in transporting textiles and clothing via its groupage services […]

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The obligations of the European freight forwarders when providing international logistics services

When forwarding cargo within Europe, the European network for logistics strictly follows its obligations in regard to the condition of the vehicles, the qualification of the personnel and the requirements for the European logistics companies for international transportation.   The intensity of the freight forwarding services has resulted in new requirements With the growing intensity […]

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The importance of insurance for the freight forwarding services

It is crucial to request insurance for the cargo being forwarded When you are forwarding goods and cargo to various European destinations, the member companies of the European logistics network offer insurance for the goods and the cargo.  We want our customers to receive a full set of services to ensure that the goods are […]

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Container freight forwarding – history and benefits

Historically, for the freight forwarding business, the introduction of containers as a transportation means is a sort of a milestone. The member companies of the European logistics network use containers for their freight forwarding services to various destinations in Europe on a daily basis.   The beginning of the use of containers for freight forwarding […]

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Neill & Brown Gets Centenary Celebrations on the Road

We are putting our centenary show on the road. New trailers, part of a near £1m fleet investment during 2017, will sport spectacular livery celebrating our 100 years in business. Pulled by silver-coloured cabs, they will spread the Neill & Brown message far and wide, especially to our vibrant European marketplace. Our CEO, Peter Brown, […]

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The global trends in air freight forwarding of cargo and IFA

In 2016, once again a very slight growth of the share of air transport used for freight forwarding was reported on a global level. According to the data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the share of the air freight transport used for 2016 has increased by a mere 0.5%.   The reasons for […]

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The new requirements for notification when crossing the Austrian borders, effective from January 1st 2017

The globalization creates various possibilities for work in different countries, which is an important advantage for modern business including freight forwarding. In modern conditions, the specialization is becoming narrower, so training the personnel takes longer. Transferring employees from various branches of the freight forwarding companies to other European countries The companies are taking advantage of […]

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The current challenges for the modern freight forwarding services

Currently, the European logistics association is faced with a number of challenges and difficulties. The cooperation among the member companies of IFA allows the freight forwarders Europe to cope with these difficulties and to provide competitive European logistics services.   The difficulties which the international freight forwarders are facing In modern times, the main difficulties […]

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Freight forwarding solutions for the transport of hazardous goods

The transport of hazardous goods is part of the wide variety of freight forwarding services offered by the European network for transportation.  The member companies of the network own specialized vehicles and have drivers who are trained to handle and transport such goods and cargo.  You can request the transport of such hazardous goods by […]

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Complete loads in Europe

Complete loads are part of the various freight forwarding services provided by the companies from the European network for transportation on a regular basis to transport loads to many different European countries.  Complete loads allow us to meet the demands of our customers for the transport of their cargo, by ensuring an entire truck designated […]

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IFA’s contribution to the reduction of harmful emissions – a way to provide green logistics at an advance level

The global quest for green logistics is a main rule of the activities of the European logistics network.  The activities of the freight forwarders include various methods for the reduction of the environmental pollution, which contribute for lower carbon dioxide emissions. This is how IFA contributes to the striving for green freight forwarding services at […]

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