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French fashion house, LVMH, switches product focus to hand sanitizers

French fashion house, LVMH, switches product focus to hand sanitizersThe French luxury goods group LVMH is to start producing hand sanitiser at three of its perfume and cosmetics factories for distribution to French hospitals fighting the country’s coronavirus outbreak.

Twelve tonnes will be produced as soon as this week, instead of the usual Christian Dior, Guerlain and Givenchy scents and make-up usually made at the three French sites. The company also owns brands including Louis Vuitton, Tiffany and Moet & Chandon.

The gel will be delivered “at no charge” to French health authorities, in particular the 39 public hospitals in Paris, the group said on Sunday. Read more from The Guardian article >

An update for all our customers

International Freight Keeps Moving…

If you have an Export or Import requirement for Documents, Parcels, Pallets, Containers, we will be here to assist you.

Our team here at IFS are working hard to fulfil your International shipping requirements and will guide you through the best options for your shipments.

We are working closely with all our Carrier partners on a daily basis to ensure minimum disruption to services in order to get your goods delivered on time.

IFS is committed in continuing to daily monitor the advice given from Public Health England, the Worldwide Health Organisation and the Government on the situation.

If you have any questions or just need some advice, we are here to help you. Please don’t hesitate to call us on +44 (0) 1709 610 000 or send a message.

Please take care. Paul, Ingrid, Adam, and John.

IFS Coronavirus UpdatesCOVID-19 (Coronavirus) has unleashed an unprecedented global health emergency and caused significant economic turmoil. From healthcare facilities to government agencies to super markets, public and private-sector organisations alike are focused on doing whatever they can, within their areas of expertise, to keep people safe and continue essential business.

IFS is committed in continuing to daily monitor the advice given from Public Health England, the Worldwide Health Organisation and the Government on the situation.

Air freight sector pushes hard to help – and for help – to fight the virus

Air freight sector pushes hard to helpAs Tiaca and Iata continue to lobby governments to relax restrictions on cargo movements, airlines are looking for ways to keep shipments flying.

IAG Cargo sent a note to customers yesterday, offering its passenger aircraft for charters.

“To support your freight and to help get it where it needs to be, we are now opening up the opportunity for freight forwarders to charter our aircraft where needed,” wrote chief commercial officer John Cheetham. Read more >