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SUMMARY:BIFA Freight Service Awards 2025 - Competition now open
DESCRIPTION:The BIFA Freight Service Awards 2025 competition is open to all trading members of BIFA. Visit the website at How to Enter to review the category descriptions and download your entry forms. \nThe 2025 competition sees the launch of two brand-new categories reflecting the changing landscape of international freight forwarding and logistics services. The full list of categories now open for entries is: \n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by:\n\n\n\nAir Freight Forwarder of the Year\nIAG Cargo\n\n\n\nCustoms Compliance Services * NEW *\nCommunity Network Services\n\n\n\nEuropean Logistics Forwarder of the Year\nTT Club\n\n\n\nExtra Mile\nDescartes\n\n\n\nProject Forwarding\nTBC\n\n\n\nSea Freight Forwarder of the Year\nPort Express\n\n\n\nStaff Development\nAlbacore Systems\n\n\n\nSustainable Logistics & the Environment\nAmerican Airlines Cargo\n\n\n\nValue-added Logistics Services * NEW *\nMenzies LLP\n\n\n\n  \nAnd\, for individuals (employed by a BIFA trading member): \n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by:\n\n\n\nApprentice of the Year\nTBC\n\n\n\nYoung Freight Forwarder of the Year\nVirgin Atlantic Cargo\n\n\n\n  \nSIGNIFICANT DATES: \n\nDeadline for receipt of entries: 11am Wednesday 8 October 2025\nAnnouncement of finalists: late October\nJudging to take place during November\nCeremony and announcement of winners: 15 January 2026 (ceremony tickets on sale in late October)\n\n 
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-freight-service-awards-2025-competition-now-open-2/
CATEGORIES:BIFA Awards
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SUMMARY:BIFA Freight Service Awards 2025 - Competition now open
DESCRIPTION:The BIFA Freight Service Awards 2025 competition is open to all trading members of BIFA. Visit the website at How to Enter to review the category descriptions and download your entry forms. \nThe 2025 competition sees the launch of two brand-new categories reflecting the changing landscape of international freight forwarding and logistics services. The full list of categories now open for entries is: \n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by:\n\n\n\nAir Freight Forwarder of the Year\nIAG Cargo\n\n\n\nCustoms Compliance Services * NEW *\nCommunity Network Services\n\n\n\nEuropean Logistics Forwarder of the Year\nTT Club\n\n\n\nExtra Mile\nDescartes\n\n\n\nProject Forwarding\nTBC\n\n\n\nSea Freight Forwarder of the Year\nPort Express\n\n\n\nStaff Development\nAlbacore Systems\n\n\n\nSustainable Logistics & the Environment\nAmerican Airlines Cargo\n\n\n\nValue-added Logistics Services * NEW *\nMenzies LLP\n\n\n\n  \nAnd\, for individuals (employed by a BIFA trading member): \n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by:\n\n\n\nApprentice of the Year\nTBC\n\n\n\nYoung Freight Forwarder of the Year\nVirgin Atlantic Cargo\n\n\n\n  \nSIGNIFICANT DATES: \n\nDeadline for receipt of entries: 11am Wednesday 8 October 2025\nAnnouncement of finalists: late October\nJudging to take place during November\nCeremony and announcement of winners: 15 January 2026 (ceremony tickets on sale in late October)\n\n 
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-freight-service-awards-2025-competition-now-open/
CATEGORIES:BIFA Awards
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Midlands South
DESCRIPTION:NEW VENUE – This meeting will now take place at Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport \nJoin us at this meeting for updates about the key issues that could potentially impact your business\, get the latest information from our Policy groups\, and have the opportunity to discuss issues you are seeing in daily operations. \nGuest Speaker: \n➔ Heather Crocker\, Department for Business & Trade\, will be joining us to update you on the latest activity with Trade Agreements and Sanctions\, and what it means for BIFA Members \nTopics of Discussion: \nAs well as the presentation from our guest speaker\, we will also be providing you with the latest updates on: \n➔ Customs➔ Air Freight➔ Surface (Ocean\, Road\, Rail): Current market state\n➔ Legal & Insurance: Review of the BIFA STCs\n➔ Environment & Sustainability➔ Training: Upcoming developments for BIFA Bitesize eLearning \nThe meeting will commence with breakfast rolls and networking. \nIf you’d like to attend this meeting\, please register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative\, Andrew Melton (a.melton@bifa.org) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-midlands-south-6-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Midlands South
DESCRIPTION:NEW VENUE – This meeting will now take place at Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport \nJoin us at this meeting for updates about the key issues that could potentially impact your business\, get the latest information from our Policy groups\, and have the opportunity to discuss issues you are seeing in daily operations. \nGuest Speaker: \n➔ Heather Crocker\, Department for Business & Trade\, will be joining us to update you on the latest activity with Trade Agreements and Sanctions\, and what it means for BIFA Members \nTopics of Discussion: \nAs well as the presentation from our guest speaker\, we will also be providing you with the latest updates on: \n➔ Customs➔ Air Freight➔ Surface (Ocean\, Road\, Rail): Current market state\n➔ Legal & Insurance: Review of the BIFA STCs\n➔ Environment & Sustainability➔ Training: Upcoming developments for BIFA Bitesize eLearning \nThe meeting will commence with breakfast rolls and networking. \nIf you’d like to attend this meeting\, please register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative\, Andrew Melton (a.melton@bifa.org) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-midlands-south-6/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:BIFA YFN - Behind the Scenes Tour of The Port of Dover
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at Europe’s busiest ferry port? \nThen why not invite one of your young colleagues to join us for an exclusive\, interactive\, behind-the-scenes tour of The Port of Dover. \nThe Port is a vital international gateway for the movement of passengers and trade\, handling annually more than 11.7 million passengers\, 2.5 million lorries and berths\, approximately 17\,500 ships each year\, including the largest ferries afloat today. \nTogether with its unrivalled road links connecting the port to distribution hubs in Kent\, the Midlands and elsewhere in the UK\, Dover handles more freight lorries than all other UK ports combined. \nThere will be an opportunity for delegates to field questions and they will leave with a better understanding of the port’s importance within Europe\, and see first-hand the development taking place. \nITINERARY \n10.00               Registration – Harbour House\, Car Park \n10.15               Travel to Western Docks \n10.25               Welcome and Introductions – MOTIS\, Western Docks \n10:35               Tour of MOTIS & Border Force facilities \n12.00               Lunch in MOTIS Café \n13.15               Travel to Harbour House \n13.30               Travel to Eastern Docks \n13.45               Visit Border Force examination facilities\, Terminal Control and Emergency Co-ordination Centre (ECC) \n15.45               Return to Harbour House via White Cliffs viewpoint (weather dependant) \n16.30               Depart \n  \nIMPORTANT INFORMATION \n\nNumbers are restricted to 17 people\, so only register if you know you can make it.\nPart of this event may take place outside; appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear is essential.\nThis is a working port and attendees are expected to follow health and safety instructions at all times.\nPlease bring your own Hi-Viz if you have one\n\nThis FREE event is ONLY open to employees (under the age of 32 or new to the industry) of BIFA member companies. You can find out if your company is a BIFA member HERE. \nYour attendance is only confirmed by registering via Eventbrite HERE \nRemember to save this event in your calendar after booking your ticket. \n 
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-yfn-behind-the-scenes-tour-of-the-port-of-dover-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Young Forwarder Network
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SUMMARY:BIFA YFN - Behind the Scenes Tour of The Port of Dover
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at Europe’s busiest ferry port? \nThen why not invite one of your young colleagues to join us for an exclusive\, interactive\, behind-the-scenes tour of The Port of Dover. \nThe Port is a vital international gateway for the movement of passengers and trade\, handling annually more than 11.7 million passengers\, 2.5 million lorries and berths\, approximately 17\,500 ships each year\, including the largest ferries afloat today. \nTogether with its unrivalled road links connecting the port to distribution hubs in Kent\, the Midlands and elsewhere in the UK\, Dover handles more freight lorries than all other UK ports combined. \nThere will be an opportunity for delegates to field questions and they will leave with a better understanding of the port’s importance within Europe\, and see first-hand the development taking place. \nITINERARY \n10.00               Registration – Harbour House\, Car Park \n10.15               Travel to Western Docks \n10.25               Welcome and Introductions – MOTIS\, Western Docks \n10:35               Tour of MOTIS & Border Force facilities \n12.00               Lunch in MOTIS Café \n13.15               Travel to Harbour House \n13.30               Travel to Eastern Docks \n13.45               Visit Border Force examination facilities\, Terminal Control and Emergency Co-ordination Centre (ECC) \n15.45               Return to Harbour House via White Cliffs viewpoint (weather dependant) \n16.30               Depart \n  \nIMPORTANT INFORMATION \n\nNumbers are restricted to 17 people\, so only register if you know you can make it.\nPart of this event may take place outside; appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear is essential.\nThis is a working port and attendees are expected to follow health and safety instructions at all times.\nPlease bring your own Hi-Viz if you have one\n\nThis FREE event is ONLY open to employees (under the age of 32 or new to the industry) of BIFA member companies. You can find out if your company is a BIFA member HERE. \nYour attendance is only confirmed by registering via Eventbrite HERE \nRemember to save this event in your calendar after booking your ticket. \n 
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-yfn-behind-the-scenes-tour-of-the-port-of-dover-2/
CATEGORIES:Young Forwarder Network
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