British International Freight Association (BIFA)

Freight association believes extension of Brexit transition period still seems likely

Robert Keen

Freight association believes extension of Brexit transition period still seems likely

As the stalled negotiations between the UK and EU started again this week, the head of the British International Freight Association has described the UK government’s insistence that it will not ask to extend the 11-month transition period as a very risky move.

Robert Keen, the director general of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) said: “In light of the huge issues involved with a...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/04/22/freight-association-believes-extension-of-brexit-transition-period-still-seems-likely/

Freight forwarders urge government to work with Heathrow

Robert Keen

Freight forwarders urge government to work with Heathrow

Speaking after today’s ruling by the Court of Appeal in London in favour of campaigners challenging the legality of the UK government’s decision to allow a third runway at Heathrow Airport, Robert Keen, Director General of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) said:

“The Lord Justices have made it clear that their judgment didn’t mean that there could never be a third runway at Heathrow, but that the government now...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/02/27/freight-forwarders-urge-government-to-work-with-heathrow/

Freight Association chairman wins lifetime achievement award

Robert Keen

Freight Association chairman wins lifetime achievement award 

Robert Keen, director general of the British International Freight Association (BIFA), has been presented with the lifetime achievement honour at this year’s Global Freight Awards.

Keen was presented with his trophy by comedian Tom Allen at a glittering awards dinner at the Lancaster Gate Hotel in London’s West End on November 14th.

He joined the industry in 1970 and worked for a succession of forwarders before joining BIFA...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/11/15/freight-association-chairman-wins-lifetime-achievement-award/

BIFA expresses reservations over latest funding for customs training announcement

Robert Keen

BIFA expresses reservations over latest funding for customs training announcement

The British International Freight Association (BIFA), the trade association that represents UK freight forwarding and logistics companies, has expressed some reservations about yesterday’s Government announcement of a further £16 million in funding to help businesses train staff to make customs declarations, and to help businesses who support others to trade goods to invest in IT.

Director General Robert...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/09/04/bifa-expresses-reservations-over-latest-funding-for-customs-training-announcement/

UK freight forwarders wonder about gov actions

This week’s news that very few companies have registered for a new UK’s government online system designed to protect value added tax revenues on foreign parcels in the event of a no-deal Brexit has led the UK representative body for freight forwarding and logistics companies to question whether Government is listening to advice from industry experts.

Robert Keen, Director General of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) says: “We are not surprised that few companies have signed up...

https://container-news.com/uk-freight-forwarders-wonder-about-gov-actions/

BIFA at Multimodal 2019

BIFA at Multimodal 2019

BIFA FOCUSES ON MULTIPLE ISSUES FACING FREIGHT FORWARDERS AT MULTIMODAL 2019
– uses the event to address and help resolve issues faced by the UK freight sector

Tomorrow, the UK and Ireland’s premier freight transport, logistics and supply chain management event, Multimodal 2019 opens its doors.

Now in its twelfth year, Multimodal represents every logistics sector under one roof, making it a unique and highly valued industry showcase.

Once again, the British International...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/07/01/bifa-at-multimodal-2019/

BIFA Young Forwarder Network now fully established in the regions

BIFA Young Forwarder Network now fully established in the regions

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has concluded the initial series of meetings that have been taking place as part of the launch its Young Forwarder Network (YFN).

Initiated in March this year, regional groups have now been established in various parts of the UK, and in Birmingham yesterday the launch of the BIFA YFN regional group in the Midlands took place.

During each event, participants were provided with more...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/05/22/bifa-young-forwarder-network-now-fully-established-in-the-regions/

BIFA warns of looming deadline for Customs training funding applications

Robert Keen

BIFA warns of looming deadline for Customs training funding applications

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is alerting its members to a looming deadline by which they can apply for funding from the Government’s £5 million grant scheme opened in December 2018, as part of an £8 million investment to support training and automation in the customs intermediaries sector.

Robert Keen, director general of BIFA, the trade association for UK freight forwarding and logistics...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/05/16/bifa-warns-of-looming-deadline-for-customs-training-funding-applications/

Forwarders welcome Heathrow ruling

Robert Keen

Forwarders welcome Heathrow ruling

Speaking after yesterday’s ruling by the High Court in London against campaigners challenging the legality of the UK government’s decision to allow a third runway at Heathrow Airport, Robert Keen, Director General of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) said:

“On behalf of BIFA member companies, which are keen for the greater number of flights and accompanying airfreight capacity that would result from a new runway, I can only hope...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/05/02/forwarders-welcome-heathrow-ruling/

Freight sector given more guidance on trade in endangered species in event of no-deal Brexit

Robert Keen

Freight sector given more guidance on trade in endangered species in event of no-deal Brexit

Following a recent event organised by the British International Freight Association (BIFA), the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has issued additional guidance on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).

Robert Keen, Director General of the trade association that represents the UK’s freight forwarding sector says: “One of the consequences of Brexit...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/04/08/freight-sector-given-more-guidance-on-trade-in-endangered-species-in-event-of-no-deal-brexit/

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