All British International Freight Association (BIFA) articles – Page 3

  • A dredger sailing under the Tees Transporter Bridge, teesport on freeport bidding, nov 2020
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    A look at the UK’s freeport model

    2021-03-12T11:49:00Z

    The UK’s freeport model may not offer a ‘big bang’ of changes for Customs processes but, in the long-term, could improve ease of doing business and be used as a vehicle to support the energy transition and decarbonisation.

  • Dec2020 UK pg30 Robert Wynn
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    Covid complicates Brexit uncertainty for heavy lift service providers

    It is still early too say with any certainty what the impact of Brexit will be on the UK’s project cargo industry. Speaking with HLPFI before the end of the transition period, some of the UK’s leading logisticians were preparing for delays, others believed there would be more opportunities for forwarders.

  • Carl Hobbis BIFA appt
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    Hobbis steps up at BIFA

    2021-01-12T15:18:00Z

    The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has appointed Carl Hobbis as an executive director.

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    BIFA updates Standard Trading Conditions

    2021-01-08T09:30:00Z

    The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has updated its Standard Trading Conditions (STC) following the end of the Brexit transition period.

  • BIFA bitesize training, july 2020
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    ​BIFA’s bitesize training

    2020-07-01T11:10:00Z

    The British International Freight Association (BIFA) will offer free ‘bitesize’ online training to members of its Young Forwarder Network (YFN) – which was launched in March 2019 to foster young talent in the industry.

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    BIFA’s further Brexit concerns

    2020-06-24T09:30:00Z

    The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has reiterated its hopes that a UK-EU trade deal can be achieved before the end of the Brexit transition period, following the news that the EU will impose full Customs controls and checks on goods from the UK from 2021.

  • BIFA repeats its call for Brexit extension
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    BIFA repeats its call for Brexit extension

    2020-05-28T11:00:00Z

    A recent survey of members of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) has revealed that the majority of freight forwarders believe an extension to the Brexit transition period is desirable.

  • BIFA to create virtual classrooms
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    BIFA to create virtual classrooms

    2020-05-15T08:30:00Z

    From June 1, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) will take its industry training programme online using web-based video conferencing systems.

  • BIFA believes extension of Brexit transition likely
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    BIFA believes extension of Brexit transition likely

    2020-04-28T10:15:00Z

    With Brexit negotiations between the UK and EU restarting this week, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) has described the UK government’s insistence that it will not ask to extend the 11-month transition period as a very risky move.

  • BIFA calls to extend Brexit transition
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    BIFA calls to extend Brexit transition

    2020-03-27T11:05:00Z

    The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is calling on the UK government to request an extension to the Brexit transition period.

  • BIFA reveals Freight Service Awards shortlist
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    BIFA reveals Freight Service Awards shortlist

    2019-10-29T11:25:00Z

    The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has revealed the shortlist for its annual Freight Service Awards.

  • BIFA boosts training courses with Sumner
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    BIFA boosts training courses with Sumner

    2019-08-15T14:30:00Z

    The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has appointed Liz Sumner as trainer – freight and Customs procedures.

  • Oud joins BIFA board
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    Oud joins BIFA board

    2018-07-16T17:15:00Z

    Susanne Oud has joined the British International Freight Association (BIFA) board of directors, replacing Roy Baker who has stepped down having been on the trade association's board since 2005.

  • Freight lobby calls for end to carrier surcharges
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    Freight lobby calls for end to carrier surcharges

    2018-06-06T17:15:00Z

    The British International Freight Association (BIFA), the trade association for UK freight forwarding and logistics companies, is repeating the calls it has made previously for an end to surcharges imposed by shipping lines.

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    BIFA calls for end to surcharges

    2016-11-08T00:00:00Z

    November 8 - The British International Freight Association (BIFA) - the trade association for UK freight forwarding and logistics companies - is repeating the call it made earlier this year for an end to surcharges imposed by shipping lines.

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    Greenshields bags BIFA award

    2016-02-01T00:00:00Z

    February 1 - Greenshields Cowie & Co triumphed in the project forwarding category of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) Freight Service Awards.

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    Parker up at Clecat

    2015-11-24T00:00:00Z

    November 24 - Member of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) board, Steve Parker, has been appointed president of the Brussels based European association for forwarding, transport, logistics and Customs services, Clecat.

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    BIFA sets conference date

    2015-09-02T00:00:00Z

    September 2 - The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is organising a one day conference on November 26, 2015 to address two of the most pressing issues facing its members and international trade in general.

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    Speakers confirmed for ICHCA Seminar

    2015-08-21T00:00:00Z

    August 21 - The International Maritime Organisation (IMO), the British International Freight Association (BIFA) and the TT Club are among those scheduled to speak at the Container Weighing Seminar being held by the International Cargo Handling Coordinatio

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    The Friday Flyer - July 25th 2014

    2014-07-25T00:00:00Z

    This week's round up of news from the world of heavy lift and project forwarding.