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BIFA welcomes new approach to new customs system roll out
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has welcomed a review of the timetable for implementation of the UK's new customs declarations processing system.BIFA said that UK Customs (HMRC) will now implement a dual-running of both the new (CDS) and existing (CHIEF) systems until confident that the new system is fully ...
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BIFA adds another Young Forwarder Network group
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has added another regional group to the Young Forwarder Network (YFN) that it launched less than one year ago.The Northern Ireland regional group was launched at a meeting at the Belfast Harbour Commissioners offices, joining regional groups that have already been established in Anglia, ...
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NewsBIFA's annual award winners revealed
BIFA Awards 2020UK freight forwarder association BIFA yesterday held its annual awards, hosted by paralympian and broadcasters Ade Adepitan and attended by more than 550 people.Host Adepitan announced eight winners from the 33 freight forwarding companies that were shortlisted as finalists, as well as three individual award winners.The winners of ...
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UK forwarders welcome expanded apprenticeship scheme
Forwarder association BIFA has welcomed news that the UK government is expanding access to an apprenticeship service to small- and medium-sized companies (SMEs).Robert Keen, director general of the trade association, explained that 90% of BIFA corporate members are SMEs that do not qualify as levy-payers and have had restricted access ...
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NewsForwarder aims to help bridge the industry's increasing age gap in the UK
Chadd BluntUK forwarder association BIFA's young forwarder network governor for the Midlands, Chadd Blunt, is hoping to help bridge the "increasing age gap within the sector's workforce" by raising awareness of the sector with young people.Blunt, who took up the role at BIFA earlier this year and is also chief ...
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NewsStroud scoops BIFA compliance role
David Stroud - BIFAUK freight forwarder association BIFA has appointed David Stroud as its policy and compliance adviser with responsibility for logistics issues relating to airfreight, security and sustainable logistics.BIFA said Stroud is a highly experienced industry professional and has held senior management roles at DHL Global Forwarding, Tigers Global ...
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BIFA urges new government to deliver on election promises
British International Freight Association (BIFA) has responded to the restults of the UK's general election yesterday (December 12).Robery Keen, director general of the organisation, has said that members of his trade association hope that the newly-elected government will deliver on its promises regarding Brexit, the withdrawal agreement with the EU, ...
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NewsBIFA to launch Anglia Young Forwarder Network regional group
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is planning to add another regional group to its Young Forwarder Network, which it launched earlier this year.The new Anglia regional group will be launched next week (November 13) at Ipswich Town Football Club.At the launch, guest speakers from Operation Pandora - a European-wide ...
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UK forwarders critical of new Customs declaration system
UK freight forwarder group BIFA has "numerous concerns" over the progress of a new system that will replace the existing Customs declaration process.BIFA director general Robert Keen said it is concerned that progress on the development of the new system has been inconsistent, with periods of activity and progress, and ...
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BIFA casts doubt over UK government's Brexit customs training funding
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has expressed reservations about the UK government's latest announcement about funding for customs training.The announcement, made yesterday, stated that a further £16m will be put towards helping businesses to train staff to make customs declarations, as well as helping businesses who support others to ...
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NewsBIFA expands training team with Sumner appointment
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has expanded its training team with the appointment of Liz Sumner as trainer – freight and customs procedures.Sumner, who joins from DSV Air and Sea, will be based in the Midlands, and has over 30 years of experience in freight forwarding and logistics, the ...
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BIFA agrees with Confederation of British Industry's Brexit warning
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has agreed with a caution issued by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), which suggests that neither the UK nor the EU is ready for a no-deal Brexit on October 31st.Robert Keen, director general of BIFA, said: “As the trade body that speaks for ...
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NewsBIFA Young Forwarder Network launches events for members
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) Young Forwarder Network (YFN) will host a free professional development event for its members near Heathrow, London.A highlight of the event is the involvement of professional speaker and coach Rudee Bertie, who will provide insight into how members can increase their confidence and personal ...
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NewsChanges on BIFA board
John Stubbings has succeeded Mark Bromley as the elected national chair of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) for a two-year period.In addition, Rachel Morley, general manager for operations at BIFA member company Spatial Global, has been elected vice-chair by the BIFA Board. Morley was appointed a director of BIFA ...
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UK forwarders given guidance on trade in endangered species in a no-deal Brexit
UK freight forwarders have received additional guidance on the regulations concerning the trade in endangered species.Robert Keen, director general of BIFA, the trade association that represents the UK’s freight forwarding sector, said: “One of the consequences of Brexit will be that freight forwarders and customs agents will become involved in ...
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BIFA welcomes UK Customs' decision to extend Transitional Simplified Procedures
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has welcomed UK Customs’ (HMRC ) decision to extend the declaration and import payments for its Transitional Simplified Procedures (TSP) in the event of a no deal Brexit.The extension to October 4 provides more time to make the necessary preparations, fully test the systems, ...
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BIFA continues to prepare for a no-deal Brexit
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is advising its members to continue preparing for a no-deal Brexit departure on March 29, "until further clarity is obtained".BIFA offered this advice “while the UK government keeps working, pushing and grinding on to try again to make the case for its Brexit compromise, ...
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BIFA launches Young Forwarders Network
The British International Freight Association (BIFA), the trade association representing a large number of UK freight forwarding and logistics companies, is soon to launch a new networking group called the BIFA Young Forwarders Network (YFN).The YFN, which will be launched on 6 March at the imminent National Apprenticeship Week (NAW ...
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BIFA calls for response to UK Government’s Brexit consultation
The British International Freight Association (BIFA), the trade association for UK freight forwarding and logistics companies, has urged its members to respond to the UK Government’s aviation policy consultation process.As the UK prepares its long-term aviation policy running through 2050, the government has sought industry input into developing its strategy.The ...
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