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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 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 Regional Members Meeting - Solent
DESCRIPTION:Joining us at the meeting will provide you with the latest updates and discussions on the key issues impacting your business. We will also be joined by outstanding guest speakers to provide you with updates on various industry topics. \nThroughout the meeting\, you will also have the opportunity to share your views and ask our guest speakers and the BIFA team your burning questions. \nGuest Speakers:\nThe re-development of the Heathrow cargo facilities will have a major impact on UK logistics and members. We are therefore delighted to have: \n➔ Andy Cooke\, BIFA’s External Affairs Consultant\, who is leading our involvement in the re-development project. During his session\, he will cover two key areas: \n> The latest update from BIFA’s Air Cargo Community Advisory Body including the selection of CCS-UK AIS as the preferred landside slot booking system\n> Member feedback session to identify the main challenges for each stakeholder in the project \n➔ Mark Bellis\, BT’s Head of Strategy and Product Development\, and Claudia Carley\, Product and Customs\, will present their update on: \n> How the AIS system currently works\n> The plans to add functionality to optimise landside movements for imports and exports\n> The implications and benefits of using AIS \nBIFA’s collaboration with the South Hampshire College Group continues to grow so we are pleased to welcome back: \n➔ Steve Harris\, Group Head of Planning & operations to provide an update on the collaboration with BIFA and details of subsidised courses available for BIFA members \nAdditional Topics:\nAs well as the updates from our guest speakers\, we will also provide you with the latest updates on:\n➔ DP World Southampton’s latest developments\n➔ The major review of the BIFA Standard Trading Conditions: areas of key changes\, plans for briefing members\, and why incorporation is vital\n➔ Customs: Key changes and timeline overview – 2025\n➔ Air Freight\, Ocean\, Road\, and Rail updates: including Dover\, London Gateway\, and Felixstowe\n➔ Member Engagement: scheduled events for 2025 & 2026 and improving member contact details accuracy\n➔ Training & Development: including the new e-learning modules available on BIFA Bitesize accessed via the BIFA portal\n➔ Update on the Solent Young Forwarder Network (YFN) \nTea\, coffee and snacks will be available before and after the meeting giving members an opportunity to network with colleagues. \nIf you’d like to attend this meeting\, please register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative Paul Cunningham (p.cunningham@bifa.org) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-solent-8-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Solent
DESCRIPTION:Joining us at the meeting will provide you with the latest updates and discussions on the key issues impacting your business. We will also be joined by outstanding guest speakers to provide you with updates on various industry topics. \nThroughout the meeting\, you will also have the opportunity to share your views and ask our guest speakers and the BIFA team your burning questions. \nGuest Speakers:\nThe re-development of the Heathrow cargo facilities will have a major impact on UK logistics and members. We are therefore delighted to have: \n➔ Andy Cooke\, BIFA’s External Affairs Consultant\, who is leading our involvement in the re-development project. During his session\, he will cover two key areas: \n> The latest update from BIFA’s Air Cargo Community Advisory Body including the selection of CCS-UK AIS as the preferred landside slot booking system\n> Member feedback session to identify the main challenges for each stakeholder in the project \n➔ Mark Bellis\, BT’s Head of Strategy and Product Development\, and Claudia Carley\, Product and Customs\, will present their update on: \n> How the AIS system currently works\n> The plans to add functionality to optimise landside movements for imports and exports\n> The implications and benefits of using AIS \nBIFA’s collaboration with the South Hampshire College Group continues to grow so we are pleased to welcome back: \n➔ Steve Harris\, Group Head of Planning & operations to provide an update on the collaboration with BIFA and details of subsidised courses available for BIFA members \nAdditional Topics:\nAs well as the updates from our guest speakers\, we will also provide you with the latest updates on:\n➔ DP World Southampton’s latest developments\n➔ The major review of the BIFA Standard Trading Conditions: areas of key changes\, plans for briefing members\, and why incorporation is vital\n➔ Customs: Key changes and timeline overview – 2025\n➔ Air Freight\, Ocean\, Road\, and Rail updates: including Dover\, London Gateway\, and Felixstowe\n➔ Member Engagement: scheduled events for 2025 & 2026 and improving member contact details accuracy\n➔ Training & Development: including the new e-learning modules available on BIFA Bitesize accessed via the BIFA portal\n➔ Update on the Solent Young Forwarder Network (YFN) \nTea\, coffee and snacks will be available before and after the meeting giving members an opportunity to network with colleagues. \nIf you’d like to attend this meeting\, please register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative Paul Cunningham (p.cunningham@bifa.org) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-solent-8/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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