BIFA Regional Members Meeting – Kent & East Sussex

Join us for updates and discussions about the key issues impacting your business and share your views with fellow members and the BIFA team.
We will also be joined by our line-up of guest speakers to give you external updates on a range of industry hot topics.

External guest speakers will be:

• Richard Steeples from Border Force’s freight engagement and data acquisition team will be delivering an update on Safety & Security and GVMS.
• Emma Johnson and Lee Stamps from Border Force, Rebecca Stevens from HMRC, Adrian Jones from DEFRA and Liam Flannery from Ashford Port Health will deliver a presentation on the operating procedures at the Sevington Border Facility.
• Beverley Edmondson from Dover Port Health will also provide a local update.
• Doug Bannister, CEO of the Dover Harbour Board will be delivering an update on port operations and future developments.
• Completing our line up will be Matthew Grigor from Eurotunnel. Matthew will be sharing insights following the implementation of the EU Entry Exit system on the 12th October.

Additional Topics

As well as the update from our guest speakers, we will also provide you with the latest updates on:

-> New BIFA Standard Trading Conditions: You will be invited to join our webinar on 23rd October summarising what’s changing, and why proper incorporation is vital
-> Customs: the key upcoming changes and timelines for 2025
-> Surface: the latest takeaways from our Surface Policy Group
-> Sustainability: the latest takeaways from our Sustainable Logistics Policy Group
-> Member Engagement: upcoming events for 2025 & 2026
-> Training & Development: the latest modules on BIFA Bitesize e-Learning

Refreshments will be available throughout the meeting; with a buffet lunch taking place after to give our members an opportunity to network with industry colleagues.

If you’d like to attend this meeting, please register HERE

For further information contact your BIFA Regional Consultant Paul Newman (paul@pnauk.com)

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