The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ethiopian Freight Forwarders and Shipping Agents Association (EFFSAA) aimed at helping to modern and enhance…
In an ongoing reorganisation of its policy and compliance team, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) has promoted Pawel Jarza to policy, compliance and external affairs director. Jarza is well…
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has launched a cargo community advisory body, which will undertake a lot of the activity previously covered by the CCSUK User Group. The first…
SEAHORSE FREIGHT ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES MENTORING PROGRAM AND REWARDS EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM The not-for-profit, which champions excellence in supply chain reporting, announced plans for new training and mentoring programmes at its annual awards…
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is taking a prominent role in a news-style programme, Transforming Logistics: Precision and Purpose, produced by ITN Business and launched today at the trade…
UK freight forwarders have welcomed the news that the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will not recommend to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade that the current…
KTL (Europe) Ltd has become the first company to employ a candidate that has completed the Freight Development Pathway (FDP), a programme launched at the end of last year by…
On 1 February 2023, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) is partnering with Descartes Systems, a leading provider of on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions, to deliver a members-only webinar that provides important…
Entries are now open for the British International Freight Association (BIFA) – www.bifa.org – annual Freight Service Awards competition, which are an important part of BIFA’s mission to encourage its Members in…
No better time to use a freight forwarder, says freight association This weekend’s news that many small importers are not prepared for January 1st 2022, when full import controls for…
Don’t cancel Christmas just yet, say freight forwarders Freight forwarding companies remain committed to delivering a suitably festive Yuletide, as we witness a seasonal whirlwind of worry and rumour that…
Freight forwarders welcome HMRC confirmation of implementation timetable for new Customs declarations processing system The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has welcomed today’s announcement by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)…
Extension of Border Operating Model deadlines is no surprise, says BIFA “It’s no surprise that the Government has extended the deadline for the introduction of checks and customs declarations on…
Freight association comments on UK budget The trade association that truly represents the UK international freight services industry says that it welcomes some of the macro economic announcements in today’s…
Freight association asks for government intervention at the port of Felixstowe Freight forwarders that are suffering major operational damage and incurring significant additional costs as a result of the ongoing…
Freight forwarders facing the perfect storm of issues at the port of Felixstowe Freight forwarders that are now unable to restitute empty containers to the port of Felixstowe until September…
Freight association surveys members on Brexit preparedness As part of research on the preparedness of the UK’s freight forwarding and logistics sectors for the end of the Transition period on…
Freight association calls for greater clarity and detail on new cross border trade systems Commenting on the raft of recent announcements by the UK government in regards to various aspects…
Border Strategy consultation offers further recognition of the key role of freight forwarders in cross-border international trade Noting the government’s launch of a consultation on its 2025 Border Strategy, the…
Border Operating Model recognises the value of freight forwarders Commenting on today’s announcement by the UK government of the Border Operating Model that will take effect from the end of…
Virtual port tour breaks attendance records for Young Forwarder Network The latest event to be held since the British International Freight Association (BIFA) relaunched its Young Forwarder Network attracted a…
Will the digital revolution kill off forwarders? Digital disruptors will no more kill-off today’s forwarding sector than the advent of European rail did in the 1800s, according to director general…
HMRC publishes customs agent list The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is encouraging its members to ensure that they are included on a list of customs agents and fast parcel…
UK freight forwarders give cautious welcome to Government’s planned investment in transport infrastructure The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has given a cautious welcome to the news that the UK…
Freight and logistics training heads online in virtual classrooms via video conferencing From June 1st, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) is taking its comprehensive industry training programme online, utilising…