News
All the latest info and announcements from IFB.
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Limited Insurance Cover for Certain Areas
Due to the current geopolitical situation, insurance cover is no longer available for certain countries and maritime areas. This applies, amongst other things, to war risks.
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Celebrating Lunar New Year: Our Offices Take a Holiday Break
The Year of the Fire Horse begins on 17 February. Our Asian offices will have limited availability during the Lunar New Year holidays.
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IFB Poland Honored as Logistics Leader of the Year 2025
IFB Poland has received the Logistics Leader Award in the “Business Status” category, a distinction based directly on customer satisfaction. The recognition highlights our strong market presence in Poland.
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IFB Germany Plants Trees for Clean Drinking Water
In the Klövensteen forest, our team from Germany planted a total of 270 trees, thereby making a direct contribution to drinking water protection. The project combines team spirit, knowledge transfer and sustainable forest management.
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IFB Lyon Aims for ISO 9001 Certification
IFB Lyon has started the ISO 9001 certification process in order to further optimise its service quality and establish a culture of continuous improvement. This will strengthen the company's credibility and international recognition.
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New Office in Stuttgart (DE)
IFB Germany opens 3rd local branch office.
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Transport logistic 2025: Wrap up
For four days, the focus in Munich was on global supply chains, digital innovations and the future of logistics. IFB Germany was at the heart of it all.
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HafenCityRun 2025: Exercise for a Good Cause
IFB Germany joined one of the largest and most popular charity runs in northern Germany. Eighteen motivated employees combined sporting ambition with a commitment to social causes.
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Trendownia 2025: Innovation, Dialogue, and Future-Driven Logistics
IFB Poland had the honor of participating in the 20th edition of the Trendownia conference, held in the historic city of Toruń, Poland.
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India–Pakistan Crisis Disrupts Freight Traffic in South Asia
India bans the import of goods from Pakistan and the handling of Pakistani cargo in its harbours. Pakistan stops border trade and closes airspace. Shipping companies react with route changes and transit ports such as Colombo and Salalah gain in importance.
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April Celebrations: Availability of IFB Offices
The month of April is characterised by festivities and national holidays in many regions. During this time, the availability of our local colleagues is limited.
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ICS2: Mandatory for Maritime, Transition Begins for Road and Rail
The transition phase for maritime transport ends and the ICS2 regulations are binding. At the same time, the implementation period for rail and road transport begins.
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45 Years of IFB - A Journey Through the World of Logistics
It was the perfect occasion to look back and celebrate the past 45 years of challenges and growth together - in a particularly cheerful setting.
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Public Holidays in Asia: When Our Offices Close for Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year is the most important Asian festival that our Asian colleagues also celebrate, therefore some of our IFB offices will be closed during this period.
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Import Control System 2 - Release 3
From 4 December 2024, detailed rules will be introduced for declarations at consignment level in maritime transport. This marks the start of the next phase of the EU Customs Import Control System 2 (ICS2).
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IFB Appoints New Managing Director for India
Malay Dave's extensive experience in freight forwarding and leadership will support our business expansion and commitment to growth in the region.
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Jointly Shaping IFB’s Strategic Course
The management of IFB’s global offices came together in Hong Kong to further advance their common goals for the coming years and jointly set the strategic path.
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IFB Germany Newsletter: Sign up Now!
Subscribe to our monthly newsletter and receive expert insights on what's new in the world of logistics.
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IFB Shenzhen @ International Logistics and Supply Chain Fair
The trade fair took place from 23 to 25 September in Shenzhen (China) and brought together experts from the industry.
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Overview of the Current Shipping Alliances
In order to increase their efficiency and competitiveness in the global shipping market, large shipping companies are joining forces and pooling their resources. From 2025, existing collaborations will change and new alliances will be formed.
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IFB Germany on a Mission for the Animals
For the second time this year, the colleagues from Germany are supporting a social project. They are sprucing up the Franzikustierheim in Hamburg on the occasion of the open day.
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New Location of Our Headquarters
The Hong Kong office has moved.
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IFB France Now Offers the Transport of Live Animals
Our colleagues support you in the transport of live animals and ensures that your pets arrive safely at their destination.
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IFB Germany Supports Children's Hospice with Hands-On Help
Our team rolled up their sleeves and spent a day at Kinder-Hospiz Sternenbrücke in Hamburg, engaging in various tasks and learning about the hospice's invaluable support for families.
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New Procedure for Shipping Non-X-Ray Suitable Goods From Germany
Goods originating from Germany that are not X-Ray-capable for air transport can no longer be checked in France.
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IFB Poland is one of the Forbes Diamonds 2024
IFB Poland is one of the most dynamically developing companies in Poland and has been recognised as a Forbes Diamond 2024.
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35-Hour Rail Strike Announced in Germany
Massive delays in rail freight transport are to be expected from Wednesday, 6 March from 6 p.m. due to a strike by German train drivers.
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Update: Red Sea & The Freight Market
Merchant ships are still being attacked in the Red Sea, making re-routing around the Cape of Good Hope unavoidable. All in all, however, the situation in the sea freight market is easing somewhat and previously feared scenarios are not materialising.
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Lunar New Year IFB Office Closings
Some of our offices will be closed during the celebrations around 10 February 2024.
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IFB Poland X Polish Amp Football National Team
IFP Poland has been the logistics partner of the Amp Football Team for over 5 years.
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The Situation in the Red Sea and Lunar New Year
Shipping lines are still avoiding the Red Sea and sailing around the Cape of Good Hope, sea freight rates will rise again in mid-January, equipment and space are in short supply, and the situation will be exacerbated by the Lunar New Year.
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New Office Location in Guangzhou
From now on you will find the IFB office in Guangzhou at a new location.
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Updated Situation Red Sea
Since the attacks on merchant ships in mid-December, the situation in the Red Sea has worsened once again. There was also another attack on 26 December.
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Current Situation in the Red Sea
The situation in the Red Sea has worsened drastically over the last weekend due to attacks on several merchant ships.
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Introduction of the Emissions Trading System (ETS) Surcharge
From 1 January 2024, the surcharge will be levied in the shipping sector in order to regulate the ecological footprint and the greenhouse gas emissions caused.
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IFB Awarded Best Company to Work in Myanmar
The award is based on an independent online survey and feedback from our own employees.
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IFB Cambodia Moves to a New Office
The new premises are modernly equipped and generously proportioned.
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Logistics Leader for the 4th Time
IFB Poland is once again honoured as Logistics Leader, this time in the category of Flexibility.
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The Start of a Forward-Looking Collaboration
On 21 November 2023, the Bentham Group and IFB signed a cooperation agreement to support IFB Vietnam's activities in providing transport and forwarding services to a new industrial park.
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Truck Toll Price Increase
The German government will increase the truck toll on 1 December 2023.
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The Office in Poznan Is Moving
New, more spacious office location
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New Office in Clermont Ferrand (FR)
IFB France opens 8th local office in France
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IFB Poland Becomes Logistics Leader for the 3rd Time in a Row
The award is given in the category "The highest quality forwarding services of an individual character"
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New Office in Reims (FR)
IFB France opens 7th local office in France
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New Office in Madrid (ES)
IFB Spain opens 3rd local office in Spain
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IFB Poland Becomes Logistic Leader 2021
Logistics Leader in the Logistics Operator of the Year 2021 Program
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MSDS Checking Surcharge
Effective date: 1st March 2021
