BIFA Regional Members Meeting – Kent & East Sussex

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.

External Speaker Topics (Provisional)

Liam Flannery, Ashford Port Health
There will be a presentation on collaborative working with other Port Health authorities.

Beverley Edmondson, Dover Port Health
There will be a update on the operating procedures at Dover.

Tim Mayes, Commercial manager – Port of Dover will advise on the latest news on Sevington plus developments at the Port.

Matthew Grigor, Getlink/Eurotunnel will advise on the latest news and developments at the tunnel.

Richard Steeples – Border Force
Richard will update the membership on a change of tone around S&S compliance and the latest position on GVMS.

Terry Clear from Customs Insights will be sharing local agent issues

Kieran Rodwell – MCP Plc
Kieran will update us on the forthcoming upgrades to their CSP. This is a great opportunity for you to share any feedback and questions regarding their system.

Additional BIFA Topics

We will also be discussing:

• BIFA’s new AI and Technology Working Group: how BIFA is planning to advise members on the impact and adoption of AI across their business.
• Customs, Air, Road, Rail, Maritime and Sustainability updates: key insights from the latest BIFA policy group meetings
• Training & Development: the latest modules available to members via BIFA Bitesize e-Learning and access to the BIFA website portal.
• BIFA Member Engagement: Forthcoming member events
• Reinvigorating the Young Forwarder Network community: In line with our new Patronage scheme, we will be urging our members to increase their support of the YFN and encouraging their teams to join our community and attend our events
• BIFA Member PR Database: Join our PR segment within our existing mailing list and be among the first to receive media enquiries/publicity opportunities on the industry’s most pressing issues

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

To attend this meeting, 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***