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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Anglia
DESCRIPTION:Join us and our external guest speakers for updates on the key local and national issues that are impacting your business. This meeting is the perfect forum for you to share your views on these topics with fellow members and the BIFA team. \n  \nExternal Speaker Topics\nJohn Coups and Gemma Thompson – Port of Felixstowe\nThere will be an update on current operations at the port\, including the introduction of new services. \nChristopher Gilbert – Suffolk New College\nChristopher will advise members on current course updates followed by a live survey of the staffing needs and requirements of our members – present and future. \nKieran Rodwell – MCP Plc\nKieran will update us on the forthcoming upgrades to their CSP. This is a great opportunity for you to share any feedback and questions around the system. \nDale Weeding – Felixstowe Port Health\nDale will share the latest news on any changes expected in the coming weeks. Another great opportunity to share your feedback and questions. \nJason Flower – Felixstowe Port Users Association\nJason will once again be sharing news relating to the Port and inviting you to the FPUA’s forthcoming charity Golf event in May. \nA representative from Felixstowe/Harwich Border Force will also be in attendance to discuss operational challenges and seek your feedback. \n  \n\nAdditional BIFA Topics\nWe will also be discussing: \n• 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.\n• Customs\, Air\, Road\, Rail\, Maritime and Sustainability updates: key insights from the latest BIFA policy group meetings\n• Training & Development: the latest modules available to members via BIFA Bitesize e-Learning and access to the BIFA website portal.\n• BIFA Member Engagement: Forthcoming member events\n• 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\n• 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 \n  \n\nRefreshments will be available throughout the meeting; with a light lunch taking place after to give our members an opportunity to network with industry colleagues. \n\n\nTo register your attendance at this meeting\, please register HERE! \nFor further information about this meeting\, please contact your BIFA Regional Consultant\, Paul Newman (paul@pnauk.com) \n**Regional events are open to all full and associate members only**
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-anglia-9/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Anglia
DESCRIPTION:Join us and our external guest speakers for updates on the key local and national issues that are impacting your business. This meeting is the perfect forum for you to share your views on these topics with fellow members and the BIFA team. \n  \nExternal Speaker Topics\nJohn Coups and Gemma Thompson – Port of Felixstowe\nThere will be an update on current operations at the port\, including the introduction of new services. \nChristopher Gilbert – Suffolk New College\nChristopher will advise members on current course updates followed by a live survey of the staffing needs and requirements of our members – present and future. \nKieran Rodwell – MCP Plc\nKieran will update us on the forthcoming upgrades to their CSP. This is a great opportunity for you to share any feedback and questions around the system. \nDale Weeding – Felixstowe Port Health\nDale will share the latest news on any changes expected in the coming weeks. Another great opportunity to share your feedback and questions. \nJason Flower – Felixstowe Port Users Association\nJason will once again be sharing news relating to the Port and inviting you to the FPUA’s forthcoming charity Golf event in May. \nA representative from Felixstowe/Harwich Border Force will also be in attendance to discuss operational challenges and seek your feedback. \n  \n\nAdditional BIFA Topics\nWe will also be discussing: \n• 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.\n• Customs\, Air\, Road\, Rail\, Maritime and Sustainability updates: key insights from the latest BIFA policy group meetings\n• Training & Development: the latest modules available to members via BIFA Bitesize e-Learning and access to the BIFA website portal.\n• BIFA Member Engagement: Forthcoming member events\n• 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\n• 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 \n  \n\nRefreshments will be available throughout the meeting; with a light lunch taking place after to give our members an opportunity to network with industry colleagues. \n\n\nTo register your attendance at this meeting\, please register HERE! \nFor further information about this meeting\, please contact your BIFA Regional Consultant\, Paul Newman (paul@pnauk.com) \n**Regional events are open to all full and associate members only**
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-anglia-9-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Solent
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe agenda will cover: \nUpdates from Kelly Scott\, Principal Port Health Officer for Southampton\, on current Health activities and developments at the Port. \nAndy Cooke\, BIFA’s External Affairs Consultant\, will run a session on the re-development of the Heathrow cargo facilities project: \n\noutcomes and decisions from the workshops recently held with the Transit Sheds and Hauliers\nthe Freight Forwarders workshop is planned for the last week of March: the objectives and details of this workshop will be presented\, and members will be asked to give their views and ideas to ensure all relevant areas are covered\nthe rollout of the AIS and how this is impacting landside efficiency.\n\nRail Update:  Steve Freemen\, Board member of the Rail Freight Group and Chairman of RailX\, will present the new features of RAILX\, the digital platform and train booking App\, which enables end to end visibility \nSouth Hampshire College Group will share the latest government funded training opportunities and how we plan to have freight forwarding included in the curriculum for general business-based courses. \nWe will have updates from the BIFA team covering: \n\nOcean\, Rail and Road Policy Group updates including all the Solent Ports\, London Gateway and Felixstowe Port activities and developments\nNew! BIFA AI Working Group: how BIFA is planning to advise members on the impact and adoption of AI across their business (not just Customs).\nCustoms\, including the Low Value Import Changes consultation with HMRC\nBIFA government lobbying: the key issues that BIFA are raising with government departments on behalf of our members\nSustainability: regulatory updates & sustainability news impacting our sector\nNew BIFA bitesize e learning: 6 new modules\nSolent Young Forwarders Network: new Port tours available\n\nAttendees will have an opportunity for a two-way dialogue between members and the Association and to raise issues of concern or interest. \nTo attend this meeting\, 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-9/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Solent
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe agenda will cover: \nUpdates from Kelly Scott\, Principal Port Health Officer for Southampton\, on current Health activities and developments at the Port. \nAndy Cooke\, BIFA’s External Affairs Consultant\, will run a session on the re-development of the Heathrow cargo facilities project: \n\noutcomes and decisions from the workshops recently held with the Transit Sheds and Hauliers\nthe Freight Forwarders workshop is planned for the last week of March: the objectives and details of this workshop will be presented\, and members will be asked to give their views and ideas to ensure all relevant areas are covered\nthe rollout of the AIS and how this is impacting landside efficiency.\n\nRail Update:  Steve Freemen\, Board member of the Rail Freight Group and Chairman of RailX\, will present the new features of RAILX\, the digital platform and train booking App\, which enables end to end visibility \nSouth Hampshire College Group will share the latest government funded training opportunities and how we plan to have freight forwarding included in the curriculum for general business-based courses. \nWe will have updates from the BIFA team covering: \n\nOcean\, Rail and Road Policy Group updates including all the Solent Ports\, London Gateway and Felixstowe Port activities and developments\nNew! BIFA AI Working Group: how BIFA is planning to advise members on the impact and adoption of AI across their business (not just Customs).\nCustoms\, including the Low Value Import Changes consultation with HMRC\nBIFA government lobbying: the key issues that BIFA are raising with government departments on behalf of our members\nSustainability: regulatory updates & sustainability news impacting our sector\nNew BIFA bitesize e learning: 6 new modules\nSolent Young Forwarders Network: new Port tours available\n\nAttendees will have an opportunity for a two-way dialogue between members and the Association and to raise issues of concern or interest. \nTo attend this meeting\, 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-9-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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