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).
BIFA Young Forwarder Network now fully established in the regions
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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.
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:
BIFA welcomes extension of deadline for Customs training funding applications
The British International Freight Association (BIFA), the trade association for UK freight forwarding and logistics companies, has welcomed the UK Government’s decision to extend the deadline for businesses to apply for funding towards training courses that help them to complete customs declarations.
BIFA Young Forwarder Network goes on tour
Following the successful launch of its Young Forwarder Network (YFN), the British International Freight Association (BIFA), says it will now commence a programme of regional meetings across the UK.
Freight association welcomes HMRC decision to extend Transitional Simplified Procedures
Commenting on the recent announcement by HMRC on Transitional Simplified Procedures (TSP) for Customs in the event of a no-deal Brexit, Robert Keen, Director General of the British International Freight Association, says:
Freight forwarders remain ahead of the curve despite ongoing Brexit uncertainty
Whilst the UK government keeps working, pushing and grinding on to try again to make the case for its Brexit compromise, and MPs carry on hunting, and arguing for alternatives that could take the place of that compromise if it ultimately fails, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) is advising its members to continue preparing for a no-deal departure on March 29th, until further clarity is obtained.
BIFA issues warning about the perils of containers abandoned overseas
The British International Freight Association (BIFA), the trade association for UK freight forwarding and logistics companies, is warning its members about the cost of containers abandoned overseas for which they may be liable and how to implement safeguards to prevent this situation occurring.
BIFA Customs-related training courses now CPD accredited
The British International Freight Association (BIFA), the trade association for UK freight forwarding and logistics companies, has announced that both of its Customs-related training courses now have official Continuous Professional Development (CPD) accreditation.
Freight association issues warning on switch bill of lading
The British International Freight Association (BIFA), the trade association for UK freight forwarding and logistics companies, has warned its members about the dangers of requesting a switch bill of lading without being fully aware of potential liabilities.
