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SUMMARY:Business Leaders Forum
DESCRIPTION:The next Business Leaders Forum will take place on the 10th October at etc venues\, Monument in central London. \nAGENDA \n10:00-10:30    Arrival refreshments & networking \n10:30-11:40     Speakers sessions (see below) \n11:40-11:55      Break \n11:55-13:15      Speaker sessions (see below) \n13:15-14:00     Lunch\, networking & departure \nSession 1- Maritime MATTERS! \nIn our opening session we dive into the various issues affecting the global maritime shipping industry. During an open discussion the background to the issues will be examined alongside the actions being taken by shipping lines to mitigate disruption. Finally\, we will look at the protections offered by the BIFA STC to the forwarder in these instances. \nSession 2 – The EU Entry / Exit System – Channel port readiness \nThe EU EES will affect ALL individuals travelling into and out of the EU from the UK\, regardless of whether they are travelling for business or pleasure. Speakers from the Port of Dover and Getlink / Eurotunnel will explain the new border processes and what you can do now to avoid delays. \nSession 3 – Revolutionising Trade Compliance with AI \nIn this session\, founder of icustoms\, Adnan Zaheer\, will show how forwarders can streamline complex processes and unlock significant time and cost savings through the power of AI. We will also hear from specialist maritime solicitor Bruce Hailey of Salvus Law who will examine the legal implications and impact on the BIFA STC. \nSession 4 – Inspiring the next generation \nPhil Roe of Generation Logistics joins us to showcase the initiatives taking place across the industry to inspire the next generation of talent. \nSession 5 – BIFA + ITN \nSteve Parker\, BIFA director general\, will round off this Business Leaders Forum with some important updates on your membership benefits for 2025 and exciting news on the ITN Digital “Transforming Logistics: Precision & Purpose” programme. \nRegistration for this event is now closed. \n  \n 
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/business-leaders-forum-4-2-2/
LOCATION:ETC Venues\, Monument\, 8 Eastcheap\, London EC3M 1AE
CATEGORIES:Business Leaders Forum
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SUMMARY:Business Leaders Forum
DESCRIPTION:The next Business Leaders Forum will take place on the 10th October at etc venues\, Monument in central London. \nAGENDA \n10:00-10:30    Arrival refreshments & networking \n10:30-11:40     Speakers sessions (see below) \n11:40-11:55      Break \n11:55-13:15      Speaker sessions (see below) \n13:15-14:00     Lunch\, networking & departure \nSession 1- Maritime MATTERS! \nIn our opening session we dive into the various issues affecting the global maritime shipping industry. During an open discussion the background to the issues will be examined alongside the actions being taken by shipping lines to mitigate disruption. Finally\, we will look at the protections offered by the BIFA STC to the forwarder in these instances. \nSession 2 – The EU Entry / Exit System – Channel port readiness \nThe EU EES will affect ALL individuals travelling into and out of the EU from the UK\, regardless of whether they are travelling for business or pleasure. Speakers from the Port of Dover and Getlink / Eurotunnel will explain the new border processes and what you can do now to avoid delays. \nSession 3 – Revolutionising Trade Compliance with AI \nIn this session\, founder of icustoms\, Adnan Zaheer\, will show how forwarders can streamline complex processes and unlock significant time and cost savings through the power of AI. We will also hear from specialist maritime solicitor Bruce Hailey of Salvus Law who will examine the legal implications and impact on the BIFA STC. \nSession 4 – Inspiring the next generation \nPhil Roe of Generation Logistics joins us to showcase the initiatives taking place across the industry to inspire the next generation of talent. \nSession 5 – BIFA + ITN \nSteve Parker\, BIFA director general\, will round off this Business Leaders Forum with some important updates on your membership benefits for 2025 and exciting news on the ITN Digital “Transforming Logistics: Precision & Purpose” programme. \nRegistration for this event is now closed. \n  \n 
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/business-leaders-forum-4-2/
LOCATION:ETC Venues\, Monument\, 8 Eastcheap\, London EC3M 1AE
CATEGORIES:Business Leaders Forum
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SUMMARY:BIFA YFN - Port Tour: DP World London Gateway
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at a large container port? \nInvite one of your young colleagues to join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of DP World London Gateway – the UK’s most advanced port and integrated logistics hub. \nLondon Gateway’s highly productive deep-water berths are built to handle the world’s largest vessels and its state-of-the-art technology means that it can do this in the safest\, most reliable and efficient way. \nThis three-hour interactive tour will cover all aspects of landside and ship-side activity\, including an outside terminal port tour to see container ships\, trucks and rail freight in operation. \nIn addition to exploring the operational element\, delegates will also leave with an appreciation of the investment taking place in an ever-changing marketplace as ships get bigger and bigger. \nThere will be an opportunity for delegates to field questions and take part in some interactive learning as well. \n  \nAGENDA \n10:45 – 11:00  Arrive at reception\, registration \n11:00 – 11.10  Welcome\, introductions and networking \n11.10 – 11.40   DP World London Gateway overview \n11.40 – 13.30   Outside port tour landside/shipside \n13.30 – 13.45   Return to terminal \n13.45 – 14.15   Buffet lunch \n14.15 – 14.30   Question and answer session \n  \nIMPORTANT INFORMATION \n\nNumbers are restricted to 30\, so only register if you know you can make it.\nYou must bring valid photo ID for access to the port. No photo ID\, no entry!\nPart of this event will take place outside\, appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear is essential.\n\nThis FREE event is ONLY open to employees (under the age of 32 or new to the industry) of BIFA members companies. You can find out if your company is a BIFA member HERE \nIf you’d like to attend this event\, please register via Eventbrite HERE \nYour attendance is only confirmed by registering via Eventbrite. Remember to save this event in your calendar after booking a ticket.
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-yfn-port-tour-dp-world-london-gateway-3/
LOCATION:DP World London Gateway Head Office\, Stanford-Le-Hope
CATEGORIES:Young Forwarder Network
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SUMMARY:BIFA YFN - Port Tour: DP World London Gateway
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at a large container port? \nInvite one of your young colleagues to join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of DP World London Gateway – the UK’s most advanced port and integrated logistics hub. \nLondon Gateway’s highly productive deep-water berths are built to handle the world’s largest vessels and its state-of-the-art technology means that it can do this in the safest\, most reliable and efficient way. \nThis three-hour interactive tour will cover all aspects of landside and ship-side activity\, including an outside terminal port tour to see container ships\, trucks and rail freight in operation. \nIn addition to exploring the operational element\, delegates will also leave with an appreciation of the investment taking place in an ever-changing marketplace as ships get bigger and bigger. \nThere will be an opportunity for delegates to field questions and take part in some interactive learning as well. \n  \nAGENDA \n10:45 – 11:00  Arrive at reception\, registration \n11:00 – 11.10  Welcome\, introductions and networking \n11.10 – 11.40   DP World London Gateway overview \n11.40 – 13.30   Outside port tour landside/shipside \n13.30 – 13.45   Return to terminal \n13.45 – 14.15   Buffet lunch \n14.15 – 14.30   Question and answer session \n  \nIMPORTANT INFORMATION \n\nNumbers are restricted to 30\, so only register if you know you can make it.\nYou must bring valid photo ID for access to the port. No photo ID\, no entry!\nPart of this event will take place outside\, appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear is essential.\n\nThis FREE event is ONLY open to employees (under the age of 32 or new to the industry) of BIFA members companies. You can find out if your company is a BIFA member HERE \nIf you’d like to attend this event\, please register via Eventbrite HERE \nYour attendance is only confirmed by registering via Eventbrite. Remember to save this event in your calendar after booking a ticket.
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-yfn-port-tour-dp-world-london-gateway/
LOCATION:DP World London Gateway Head Office\, Stanford-Le-Hope
CATEGORIES:Young Forwarder Network
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