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SUMMARY:BIFA Freight Service Awards 2026 - NOW OPEN
DESCRIPTION:Entry forms are now available – start planning your entries for: \n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by:\n\n\n\nAir Freight Forwarder of the Year\nIAG Cargo\n\n\n\nCustoms Compliance Services\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\nBT\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\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\nElite Global Logistics Network\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 7 October 2026\nAnnouncement of finalists: late October\nJudging to take place during November\nCeremony and announcement of winners: 14 January 2027 (ceremony tickets on sale in late October)\n\n  \n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-freight-service-awards-2026-competition-2/
CATEGORIES:BIFA Awards
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SUMMARY:BIFA Freight Service Awards 2026 - NOW OPEN
DESCRIPTION:Entry forms are now available – start planning your entries for: \n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by:\n\n\n\nAir Freight Forwarder of the Year\nIAG Cargo\n\n\n\nCustoms Compliance Services\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\nBT\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\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\nElite Global Logistics Network\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 7 October 2026\nAnnouncement of finalists: late October\nJudging to take place during November\nCeremony and announcement of winners: 14 January 2027 (ceremony tickets on sale in late October)\n\n 
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-freight-service-awards-2026-competition/
CATEGORIES:BIFA Awards
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ORGANIZER;CN="BIFA Events Team":MAILTO:bifaevents@bifa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T093000
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Yorkshire
DESCRIPTION:Members will get information on BIFA activity with HM Revenue and Customs and other Governmental/regulatory bodies at national level. \nThe meeting will be chaired by BIFA Regional Representative Andrew Melton and attended by other relevant BIFA personnel. \nMembers will be brought up to date with the latest information from the Policy groups and have an opportunity to discuss issues they are seeing in their daily operations. \nThe meeting will also include updates on other key areas of local activity. \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\, 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-yorkshire-6-2/
LOCATION:TBC
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Yorkshire
DESCRIPTION:Members will get information on BIFA activity with HM Revenue and Customs and other Governmental/regulatory bodies at national level. \nThe meeting will be chaired by BIFA Regional Representative Andrew Melton and attended by other relevant BIFA personnel. \nMembers will be brought up to date with the latest information from the Policy groups and have an opportunity to discuss issues they are seeing in their daily operations. \nThe meeting will also include updates on other key areas of local activity. \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\, 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-yorkshire-6/
LOCATION:TBC
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T133000
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SUMMARY:BIFA YFN Port Tour: DP World Southampton
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at a large container port?\nJoin us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of DP World Southampton to find out. \nThis exclusive event is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of how DP World Southampton is optimising port operations\, integrating cutting-edge technologies\, and enhancing efficiencies to meet the evolving needs of modern supply chains. Explore the environmental impact of their operations and the future of sustainable logistics. \nThis is your opportunity to see firsthand how DP World Southampton is preparing to support the transformation of UK supply chains and how they can play a key role in your logistics strategy. \nThere will be opportunities for networking with industry professionals and meeting DP World’s dedicated Southampton staff\, who will be available to answer any questions you may have. \nItinerary\n09:45 Arrive and register\nLook behind the scenes of DP World Southampton\nHosted tour of the port\nReturn to terminal\nQ&A session\nLunch\nNetworking\n13:30 Depart \n  \nIMPORTANT INFORMATION\n• Numbers are restricted to 40 people\, so only register if you know you can make it.\n• This is a working port and attendees are expected to follow health and safety instructions at all times.\n• You will require photo ID on arrival – either your passport or UK photocard driving licence. You will not be allowed on the tour without this for security reasons.\n• This tour is for YFN Members\, under the age of 32 or new to the industry\n• Spaces are limited to two people per company\, to ensure fairness to all BIFA member companies\n• Booking closes on Thursday 17th September \n  \nTo attend this port tour\, please register HERE \nFor further information contact Nezda Leigh on n.leigh@bifa.org. \nPlaces are limited\, so avoid disappointment and book your place today. \n 
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-yfn-port-tour-dp-world-southampton-2/
LOCATION:BIFA launches freight apprenticeship microsite
CATEGORIES:Young Forwarder Network
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SUMMARY:BIFA YFN Port Tour: DP World Southampton
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at a large container port?\nJoin us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of DP World Southampton to find out. \nThis exclusive event is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of how DP World Southampton is optimising port operations\, integrating cutting-edge technologies\, and enhancing efficiencies to meet the evolving needs of modern supply chains. Explore the environmental impact of their operations and the future of sustainable logistics. \nThis is your opportunity to see firsthand how DP World Southampton is preparing to support the transformation of UK supply chains and how they can play a key role in your logistics strategy. \nThere will be opportunities for networking with industry professionals and meeting DP World’s dedicated Southampton staff\, who will be available to answer any questions you may have. \nItinerary\n09:45 Arrive and register\nLook behind the scenes of DP World Southampton\nHosted tour of the port\nReturn to terminal\nQ&A session\nLunch\nNetworking\n13:30 Depart \n  \nIMPORTANT INFORMATION\n• Numbers are restricted to 40 people\, so only register if you know you can make it.\n• This is a working port and attendees are expected to follow health and safety instructions at all times.\n• You will require photo ID on arrival – either your passport or UK photocard driving licence. You will not be allowed on the tour without this for security reasons.\n• This tour is for YFN Members\, under the age of 32 or new to the industry\n• Spaces are limited to two people per company\, to ensure fairness to all BIFA member companies\n• Booking closes on Thursday 17th September \n  \nTo attend this port tour\, please register HERE \nFor further information contact Nezda Leigh on n.leigh@bifa.org. \nPlaces are limited\, so avoid disappointment and book your place today. \n 
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-yfn-port-tour-dp-world-southampton-2-2/
LOCATION:BIFA launches freight apprenticeship microsite
CATEGORIES:Young Forwarder Network
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SUMMARY:BIFA & CNS Port Community Meeting - Essex
DESCRIPTION:Agenda and Speaker to be confirmed. \nTo attend this meeting\, register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative\, Paul Newman (paul@pnauk.com)
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-london-east-10-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:BIFA & CNS Port Community Meeting - Essex
DESCRIPTION:Agenda and Speaker to be confirmed. \nTo attend this meeting\, register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative\, Paul Newman (paul@pnauk.com)
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-london-east-10/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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