BIFA Newsletter 11 Feb 2015

News

11/02/2015

Ghana introduces Advanced Shipment Information System
As part of measures to reduce the high cost of doing business at the country’s ports, the Ghana Shippers’ Authority is set to implement the Advance Shipment Information System (ASHI).
More details »Air Cargo Ends 2014 on a Positive Note
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released full-year air cargo data for 2014 showing 4.5% demand growth compared to 2013 measured by freight tonne kilometers (FTKs). That is a significant acceleration from the 1.4% recorded in 2013 over 2012.
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Changes to German Minimum Wage filing.
Minimum Wage Law suspended for truckers transiting Germany, whilst EU Commission clarifies legality.
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UK P&I Club and Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty publish new guidance on heavy-lift and project cargo
The UK P&I Club (“the Club”) has joined forces with leading marine cargo insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) to publish new practical guidance for shipowners and operators on how to carry heavy-lift and project cargo safely at sea.
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IATA scam is back again
BIFA has received information from a number of members concerning, so called, payment demands from IATA sent by email.
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Industry Information

Information from Customs and BIS
The latest Customs Information Papers, Notice to Exporters etc. More details »

BIFA Hallmark Events

BIFA Regional Annual Dinner – Liverpool 2015 (27/02/2015)
Venue: The Liner at Liverpool Hotel, Lord Nelson Street, Liverpool. L3 5QB (18:45 hrs for seating at 19:30 hrs )
We are pleased to announce full details and booking information for this prestigious event.
More details »Multimodal 2015 (28/04/2015 – 30/04/2015)
Venue: NEC, Birmingham (10:00 hrs – 18:00 hrs (14:00 hrs on 30th))
Advanced Supply Chain Management and Logistics for Cargo Owners
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London International Shipping Week 2015 (07/09/2015 – 11/09/2015)
Venue: Go to LISW web Events Calender (Go to LISW web Events Calender)
LISW will be the ‘must attend’ event of 2015, offering over 100 industry functions and unique networking opportunities for leaders across all sectors of the international shipping industry – regulators, charterers, ship owners, ship managers, bunker suppliers, lawyers, ship brokers, bankers, insurers, insurance brokers, commodity traders and brokers, ship suppliers, port operators, shipping service providers and many more.
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BIFA Freight Service Awards Ceremony (21/01/2016)
Venue: The Brewery, Chiswell Street, London EC1Y 4SD (12:00 hrs – 16:00 hrs; Bar closes at 17:00 hrs)
Celebrating its 27th year, BIFA’s flagship event has become an established annual fixture on the logistics industry calendar.
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Regional Events

BIFA Heathrow – Regional Members’ meeting (26/02/2015)
Venue: BIFA, Redfern House (14:00 hrs)
BIFA Members and ASM Users can get information on activity with HM Revenue and Customs and other Governmental/regulatory bodies at national level as well as hear about local developments and initiatives.
More details »BIFA Stansted – Regional Members’ meeting (10/03/2015)
Venue: Stansted Airport Limited, Challenger II, 3rd Floor, Enterprise House, Bassingbourn Rd, London Stansted Airport, Stansted CM24 1QW (11:30 hrs)
BIFA Members and ASM Users can get information on activity with HM Revenue and Customs and other Governmental/regulatory bodies at national level as well as hear about local developments and initiatives.
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BIFA Manchester – Regional Members’ meeting (10/03/2015)
Venue: MAG. Conference Room of Building 308, World Freight Terminal, Manchester Airport. M90 5PZ. (10:30 hrs)
With the implementation of the Union Customs Code (UCC) now a little over 12 months away, this meeting will focus on the impacts of the UCC and the importance of being an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) in addressing these importance changes and maximising business opportunities.
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BIFA Midlands – Regional Members’ meeting (11/03/2015)
Venue: MAG. Conference Room, Building 34, East Midlands Airport, Castle Donington, Derby. DE74 2SA. (10:30 hrs)
With the implementation of the Union Customs Code (UCC) now a little over 12 months away, this meeting will focus on the impacts of the UCC and the importance of being an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) in addressing these importance changes and maximising business opportunities.
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BIFA Liverpool – Regional Members’ meeting (17/03/2015)
Venue: Publiship, 9th Floor, Royal Liver Building, Liverpool. L3 1HT. (10:30 hrs)
With the implementation of the Union Customs Code (UCC) now a little over 12 months away, this meeting will focus on the impacts of the UCC and the importance of being an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) in addressing these importance changes and maximising business opportunities.
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BIFA Northern Ireland – Regional Members’ meeting (24/03/2015)
Venue: Mission to Seafarers, Princes Dock Road, Belfast. BT1 3AA. (10:30 hrs)
With the implementation of the Union Customs Code (UCC) now a little over 12 months away, this meeting will focus on the impacts of the UCC and the importance of being an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) in addressing these importance changes and maximising business opportunities.
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New Member Applications

BIFA Membership applications this month
Full lists of companies that have applied for membership of BIFA. More details »

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