All British International Freight Association (BIFA) articles
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NewsBIFA names Beauchamp to Customs policy group
Nick Beauchamp has been elected as vice chair for the Customs policy group at the British International Freight Association (BIFA).
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NewsBIFA adds Solent group to Young Forwarder Network
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has celebrated the recent launch of the Solent branch of its Young Forwarder Network (YFN) by visiting the Wallenius Wilhelmsen ro-ro terminal at the port of Southampton.
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NewsBIFA elects three board members
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) elected Denise Hill, Ian Mallon and Chris Packwood to its board of directors.
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NewsBIFA’s Young Forwarder Network accredited for CPD
The most recent event in the British International Freight Association’s (BIFA) programme of activities for its Young Forwarder Network (YFN) was the first to be accredited for continuing professional development (CPD).
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NewsTRS partners with BIFA for freight forwarding course
UK-based training provider TRS has collaborated with the British International Freight Association (BIFA) to launch a ‘skills bootcamp’ to support employers in the sector.
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NewsBIFA appoints Warren to chair sustainability policy group
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has appointed Sam Warren, sustainability manager at Woodland Group, as chair of the organisation’s sustainable logistics policy group.
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NewsJarza joins BIFA’s policy and compliance team
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has appointed Pawel Jarza as frontier policy manager within its policy and compliance team.
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NewsBIFA backs CMA verdict to allow CBER lapse in April
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will not recommend to government that the current consortia block exemption regulation (CBER) be replaced by a UK equivalent when it expires on April 25, 2024. British International Freight Association (BIFA) members welcomed the developments.
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NewsBIFA to host apprenticeship recruitment masterclass
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is hosting an online event for members on February 8 that will assist in navigating the perceived red tape around recruiting apprentices.
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NewsBIFA reveals winners for its Freight Service Awards
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) held its 2023 Freight Service Awards at the Brewery in London yesterday, revealing the winners of its 11 award categories.
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NewsThomas to chair BIFA’s young forwarder virtual network
Clara Thomas, operations coordinator from UK-based Quality Freight Services, has been appointed as chair of the virtual format of the British International Freight Association’s Young Forwarder Network (YFN), succeeding Herbie Cobby from Geodis.
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NewsBIFA appoints Curtin as Scottish representative
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has appointed Chris Curtin as regional consultant representative in Scotland.
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NewsBIFA welcomes potential expiration of CBER rules
In the recent past, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) has said that its members are extremely concerned that practices undertaken by container shipping lines, as well as easements and exemptions provided to them, have been distorting the operations of the free market to the detriment of international trade, businesses and consumers.
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NewsMelton appointed as regional representative at BIFA
British International Freight Association (BIFA) has appointed Andrew Melton as a regional representative for the Midlands and North region.
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NewsHogg steps up at BIFA
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has elected Charles Hogg as its national chair, succeeding Rachel Morley.
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NewsBIFA bolsters training portfolio with Wilkinson promotion
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) – the trade association that represents UK freight forwarding and logistics businesses – has appointed Graeme Wilkinson as its training development manager.
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NewsBIFA to provide apprenticeship recruitment guidance
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is launching a monthly video conference that will provide apprenticeship recruitment guidance.
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NewsBIFA bolsters senior team
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has appointed Denise Hill as member engagement director.
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NewsPCS strike to affect UK freight on February 1
100,000 civil service staff that are members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union will strike on February 1, 2023. The action is likely to impact the movement of goods through UK ports and airports.
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NewsWinners revealed at BIFA Freight Service Awards
A record-breaking 550 people attended the annual BIFA Freight Service Awards on February 19, which took place at The Brewery in London.