BIFA Regional Members Meeting – Heathrow

Join us and our external guest speakers for updates on the key local and national issues that are impacting your business. This meeting is a great opportunity for you to share your views on these topics with fellow members and the BIFA team

The agenda will cover:

Andy Cooke, BIFA’s External Affairs Consultant, will run a session on the re-development of the Heathrow cargo facilities project:

• outcomes and decisions from the workshops recently held with the Transit Sheds and Hauliers
• the Freight Forwarders workshop is planned for the last week of March: the objectives and details of this workshop will be presented, and members will be asked to give their views and ideas to ensure all relevant areas are covered

The BT AIS team will update on the rollout of the AIS and how this is impacting landside efficiency.

You will also receive an update on the latest Cargo developments at Gatwick Airport.

We will have updates from the BIFA team:

• New! BIFA AI Working Group: how BIFA is planning to advise members on the impact and adoption of AI across their business (not just Customs).
• Customs, including the Low Value Import Changes consultation with HMRC
• CAA activities
• Ocean, Rail and Road Policy Group updates including all the Solent Ports, London Gateway and Felixstowe Port activities and developments.
• BIFA government lobbying: the key issues that BIFA are raising with government departments on behalf of our members
• Sustainability: regulatory updates & sustainability news impacting our sector
• New BIFA bitesize e learning: 6 new modules
• Reinvigorating the Heathrow Young Forwarders Network: new tours available

To attend this meeting, register HERE

For further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative, Paul Cunningham (p.cunningham@bifa.org)

***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***