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Bifa’s Robert Keen to become new secretary general of Fiata

Robert Keen, the popular and outspoken director general of the UK’s forwarding association, Bifa, is to become secretary general of the new-look Fiata presidency.
In addition, two members of the Bifa board have also been confirmed as chairs of Fiata institutes.
Mr Keen, a forwarder since 1970, became an executive director of Bifa in 2009, rising to director general in 2014. He has worked with Fiata for several years, as chair of …

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MPs call for assessment of economic impact and prospects of UK freeports

There are concerns over the potential success of the UK government’s freeport policy, after the International Trade Committee called for impact assessments of growth prospects.
Committee chair Angus Brendan announced yesterday that, while the government’s efforts to bolster trade and investment through a series of freeports had been welcomed, there remained serious concerns over their effectiveness.
“Now that government has announced where freeports will be located in England, we are calling on...

https://theloadstar.com/mps-call-for-assessment-of-economic-impact-and-prospects-of-uk-freeports/

Forwarders should move quickly on Ever Given GA, but legal wrangle looms

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has urged forwarders with cargo on board the Ever Given to begin General Average (GA) procedures with their shippers.
The vessel’s owner declared GA last Thursday.
Robert Keen, director general of BIFA, said: “When our members receive notification that a General Average has been declared for a vessel, whatever the position, their first action must be to give the importer immediate notice.
“The appointed average adjusters will …

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Deferring new UK-EU customs controls no ‘universal fix’ for underlying problems

The UK government must act now to address failings in its post-Brexit border operating policy if its much-welcomed postponement of border checks are to do more than just delay “disaster”.
UK Brexit mastermind Michael Gove informed Parliament late last week that pre-notification requirements for products of animal origin, animal by-products, and high-risk food not of animal origin, would be implemented in October, rather than April as originally planned.
It was also announced …

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BIFA unveils 2020 award winners, who have to celebrate alone

BIFA’s traditional January lunch and freight award ceremony have been sorely missed by the industry – but lack of a party does not lessen the accomplishments of the winners.
BIFA has now revealed, in a series of video presentations, its freight service award winners.
Air Cargo Services, sponsored by ASM UK, was won by Simarco Worldwide Logistics, which pipped DHL Global Forwarding, Kerry Logistics, and Ligentia Global to the post.
Atlantic Pacific Global …

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Training specialist Carl Hobbis joins BIFA board as executive director

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) board and council has promoted Carl Hobbis (pictured above) to executive director.
Mr Hobbis joined BIFA as training development manager in 2016 and has orchestrated the redevelopment of the trade association’s training and industry education functions.
Prior to joining BIFA, he worked in freight forwarding for more than 30 years, having started in ocean freight before switching to airfreight for Burlington Air Express, later to become …

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https://theloadstar.com/training-specialist-carl-hobbis-joins-bifa-board-as-executive-director/

Fury at another new surcharge: carriers ‘cashing in’ on a self-created crisis

Freight forwarders are “exasperated” by the latest surcharge added to their already sky-high bill by shipping lines.
It’s an “Emergency Space Surcharge”, levied by CMA CGM, of $200 per teu from 15 December from south eastern Indian ports to major destinations in Europe and Central and South America.
CMA CGM imposed a similar surcharge on 1 March for some routes out of north Europe.
But forwarders now say they have had enough.
“Forwarders do …

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Outcry for Universal Demurrage & Detention Fees As Carriers Threaten High Charges

According to a Loadstar article, concern about the widespread application of detention and demurrage charges has led the British International Freight Association to call for governments around the world to adopt the US Federal Maritime Commission’s position on the fees.

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BIFA said it was joining a call from The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) for governments to support the key considerations laid out by the FMC in its Final Rule on Demurrage and...

https://mfame.guru/outcry-for-universal-demurrage-detention-fees-as-carriers-threaten-high-charges/

Governments must back common rules for demurrage and detention fees

Concern about the widespread application of detention and demurrage charges has led the British International Freight Association to call for governments around the world to adopt the US Federal Maritime Commission’s position on the fees.
BIFA said it was joining a call from The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) for governments to support the key considerations laid out by the FMC in its Final Rule on Demurrage and Detention, …

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https://theloadstar.com/governments-must-back-common-rules-for-demurrage-and-detention-fees/

New warning of ‘widespread disruption’ to trade on Brexit day

The UK’s National Audit Office has warned of “widespread disruption” after 1 January.
In a damning report on readiness for the end of the Brexit transition period, it acknowledges that some progress has been made, but it adds “timetables are tight”, Covid-19 has “exacerbated delays” and “significant risks remain”.
“There is little time for ports and other third parties to integrate their systems and processes with new or changed government systems, and contingency …

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