Commenting on the spate of recent media reports that the government is considering another delay to the introduction of post-Brexit border checks on goods entering Britain from the EU, the freight sector says that it comes as no great surprise.
Equally, in light of the suggestion that the delay might even be until new technology is in place that will enable the government to deliver on its promise to create ‘the world’s most effective border’ by 2025, the freight sector will not be...
Commenting on the recent HMRC announcement that it would be communicating with all companies involved in international trade on the most significant changes in the processing of customs declarations in 30 years, Robert Keen, director general of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) said:
“For several years, BIFA has been highlighting the issues surrounding the impending change from CHIEF, the current system used to process customs declarations...
UK Freight Association reintroduces face-to-face training programme; and boosts training delivery team
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has confirmed that some of its extensive portfolio of training courses will return to being conducted in person, as it strengthens the team of people that deliver that training.
“Delegates have shown their appreciation for being able to complete our various courses online since classroom training was suspended in March 2020. They have...
UK freight association seeks members’ views on container shipping market
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is surveying its entire membership to ascertain their views on the current practices undertaken by container shipping lines, as well as their opinions on the easements and exemptions provided to those lines under competition law.
BIFA Director General, Robert Keen, says that over the last several months, the Secretariat has received many...
Freight Association show support for National Apprenticeship Week
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is supporting the forthcoming National Apprenticeship Week 2022 with a series of events aimed at demonstrating its commitment to the International Freight Forwarding Specialist apprenticeship, which it sees as an ideal entry point for a career in the logistics industry.
National Apprenticeship Week 2022 runs from 7 to 13 February with the aim of promoting...
BIFA director general elected secretary general of FIATA Presidency
Robert Keen, director general of the British International Freight Association (BIFA), has been elected secretary general of the Presidency of FIATA, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations. Two members of the BIFA Board have been elected, or confirmed as chairs of FIATA’s institutes.
Keen joined the industry in 1970 and worked for a succession of forwarders before joining BIFA in 1999. He was...
Freight Association comments on UK Budget and says it hopes commitment to consult is not spin
The trade association for UK freight forwarding companies and logistics service providers says that whilst it welcomes some of the announcements in yesterday’s UK Budget, many of the issues covered reflect or are overshadowed by the ongoing uncertainty over the shape that the UK’s exit from the EU is taking.
Robert Keen, Director General of the British International Freight Association (BIFA)...
Freight association seeks to inspire next generation
The trade association that represents the UK’s freight forwarding and logistics sector is launching a campaign to encourage its members to work with schools to promote careers in logistics, forwarding and the supply chain, and encourage students to consider them.
With schools returning for a new academic year, the British International Freight Association (BIFA), is equipping its members with materials to help them promote careers within the...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/09/21/freight-association-seeks-to-inspire-next-generation/
Freight association sees no change in container shipping fundamentals for months … possibly years
In response to concerns expressed by its members, the trade association that represents UK freight forwarding and logistics companies has been monitoring conditions in the global container market for some time, liaising with international organisations in order to compare market conditions around the world.
BIFA has now prepared a report for all of its members, to help them highlight and...
Freight Service Awards now open for entry
Entries are now open for the British International Freight Association (BIFA) – www.bifa.org – annual Freight Service Awards competition.
Now in their 33rd year, BIFA’s Freight Service Awards are open to all Members of the trade association, which represents UK companies engaged in the international movement of freight by all modes of transport.
As well as encouraging and rewarding high standards and professionalism, these awards, which are free to enter,...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/06/16/freight-service-awards-now-open-for-entry/