British International Freight Association

BIFA Member Webinar - State of Sustainability Report 2024: An overview
2024-07-04 14:30 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Maltacourt Ltd
BIFA and Pledge released the State of Sustainability in Freight Forwarding Report on June 12th 2024. The report delves into the current sustainability practices of freight forwarders, their sustainability plans and what barriers are preventing the industry from adopting more sustainable ways of working.
Join us in this webinar as we provide an overview of the report and dive deep into some areas that deserve further discussion.
The report will be presented by Greg Herz, content manager at Pledge, the carbon reporting platform built for freight forwarders. At Pledge, Greg provides communications about sustainability in transport and logistics. His role includes conducting industry research to help freight forwarders understand how sustainability, specifically carbon reporting, can help their business. Previous to working at Pledge, Greg worked in SaaS businesses in the fintech and logtech sectors.

Register to attend the webinar here.

BIFA Member Webinar - Safety in the maritime containerised world
2024-07-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Maltacourt Ltd
Safety in the maritime containerised world
As part of its 2024 series of webinars BIFA is very pleased to welcome Mike Yarwood to discuss the safety in the maritime containerised supply chain Mike is the Managing Director for TT Club’s Loss Prevention department.

Mike has been with the TT Club since 2010 and is now Managing Director Loss Prevention tasked with delivering the club’s mission of Making the global transport & logistics industry safer, more secure and more sustainable. Mike is a Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Logistics & Transport, Member of Chartered Insurance Institute, Specialist member of the Institute of Risk Management, a former Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor and National CPC holder.
There are three main strands to this event:

To facilitate the proper packing, transport and unpacking of cargo transport units (CTUs), including freight containers. Compared to air this topic is often overlooked in the maritime sector but it is essential.
The dangers of non-declared and mis-declared hazardous cargoes , steps to take to minimise the risk including:

* initial checking of documents,
* identifying non-compliant freight,
* steps to take to regularise cargoes.

The importance of correctly weighing cargo to establish the Verified Gross Mass (VGM).

The meeting will also consider the importance of correctly incorporating the BIFA STC in contracts with your clients to maximise their protective benefits.
Register here to reserve your place on the webinar
All attendees are encouraged to download the guidance documents:
IMO/ILO/UNECE Code of Practice for Packing of Cargo Transport Units (CTU Code) | UNECE
CTU Code – a quick guide | Safe container packing practices for the global supply chain (ttclub.com)

BIFA Member Webinar - Safety & Security Declarations with HMRC and Border Force
2024-11-26 14:00 - 16:00
BIFA Members are invited to a joint HMRC, Border Force and BIFA webinar on the requirement to lodge a Safety and Security declaration for imports from the EU from 31 January 2025.
The webinar will cover the following topics:
– Declarant requirements and compliance
– Data requirements
– Ways to submit S&S declarations
– Available support
– and more
During the session attendees may submit questions and, if time permits, these will be addressed at the end of the session.
To attend this event, please register HERE

WEBINAR - S&S GB declarations from the EU - Technical discussion
2025-01-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Maltacourt Ltd
Following the well-attended webinar on 26 November 2024, HMRC and Border Force officials will join us for a follow-up session. This event will address any new or outstanding questions and cover the technical aspects of submitting S&S GB Entry Summary Declarations (ENS).

To ensure your question is addressed during the webinar, we kindly request that Members submit questions in advance as part of the registration process. This will allow government representatives to prepare and provide thorough answers during the session.
If time allows, additional questions submitted via the chat box will be answered at the end of the event.
Register here to attend and submit your question

National Apprenticeship Week 2025 - Ask an ex-Apprentice
2025-02-12 14:30 - 15:15
If you are new to the logistics industry or currently completing an apprenticeship, then this is the event for you!
During this session you will meet our fabulous panel of ex-apprentices who have all graduated in the last 5-10 years.
They will be sharing their advice, their apprenticeship experiences, and showcase some of the opportunities that the industry has given them so far.
Between the 5 of them, they have completed a range of different apprenticeship standards, so you’ll gain a varied insight into the world of apprenticeships!
There will also be a chance to ask them any questions you may have, about the apprenticeship route.
Panel:
Cameron Smith, Ligentia
Leanne Reed, Neon Freight
Kieran Stockdale, KWL Logistics
Kyle Lawrence, OIA Global
Brooke Neilson, BIFA
To secure your place, register HERE

National Apprenticeship Week - Navigating the Apprenticeship landscape
2025-02-13 14:00 - 14:45
This event is aimed at the hiring managers and employers, who are interested in recruiting apprentices but are not sure where to start.
During this session we will explore some of the apprenticeship standards that are available in transport and logistics, as well as the non-operational apprenticeships, plus the recruitment process from end to end.
We will also look at how you can use apprenticeship funds to upskill existing staff through the completion of management apprenticeships.
Let us debunk the myth that recruiting apprentices into your organisation is a minefield!
Speakers
Carl Hobbis, BIFA
Kirsty Turner, Seetec
James Billingham, Skills Office Network
To secure your place, register HERE

BIFA webinar - S&S GB Declarations - follow-up session
2025-03-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Maltacourt Ltd
The requirement to complete an S&S GB declaration for imports from the EU was introduced at the end of January. This webinar is a follow-up to previous webinars presented by BIFA and Border Force and is designed to update members with the latest information now that the scheme has been in operation for several weeks.

During the webinar Border Force colleagues will:
– Share a list of most common S&S declaration mistakes and how to avoid them
– Answer the pre submitted questions
Therefore, we encourage attendees to submit questions when registering for the event

BIFA Webinar - Introducing the 2025 BIFA Standard Trading Conditions
2025-10-14 11:00 - 12:30 | Maltacourt Ltd
In view of the changing nature of the business activities of many BIFA members, BIFA conducted a thorough review of its Standard Trading Conditions (STC) during the first half of 2025. In addition, the recent legislative changes stemming from the UK leaving the European Union and increasing friction in global trade have necessitated a number of amendments.
The review was led by BIFA’s Legal and Insurance Policy Group in consultation with solicitors, insurers and the wider BIFA Membership. The review resulted in the biggest re-write of the BIFA STC since they were originally published in 1988. In this webinar, Robert Windsor will present the 2025 conditions to Members, pointing out the most significant changes to the wording of clauses and the potential impacts on Members’ business.
The new conditions will be the only valid BIFA STC after 31 December 2025. Members will be reminded that the STC must be properly incorporated into all customer contracts in order that the member benefits from the protections offered and that the new terms must be brought to the attention of all existing customers. Insurers and any overseas agents must also be advised of the switch to the new set of conditions.
Copies of all relevant documents relating to the re-written STC will be available on the BIFA website.
REGISTER HERE to join this webinar

This webinar will be repeated on 23rd October.

BIFA Webinar - Introducing the 2025 BIFA Standard Trading Conditions
2025-10-23 15:00 - 16:30 | Maltacourt Ltd
In view of the changing nature of the business activities of many BIFA members, BIFA conducted a thorough review of its Standard Trading Conditions (STC) during the first half of 2025. In addition, the recent legislative changes stemming from the UK leaving the European Union and increasing friction in global trade have necessitated a number of amendments.
The review was led by BIFA’s Legal and Insurance Policy Group in consultation with solicitors, insurers and the wider BIFA Membership. The review resulted in the biggest re-write of the BIFA STC since they were originally published in 1988. In this webinar, Robert Windsor will present the 2025 conditions to Members, pointing out the most significant changes to the wording of clauses and the potential impacts on Members’ business.
The new conditions will be the only valid BIFA STC after 31 December 2025. Members will be reminded that the STC must be properly incorporated into all customer contracts in order that the member benefits from the protections offered and that the new terms must be brought to the attention of all existing customers. Insurers and any overseas agents must also be advised of the switch to the new set of conditions.
Copies of all relevant documents relating to the re-written STC will be available on the BIFA website.
REGISTER HERE to join the webinar.

BIFA Member Webinar - ICS2: Countdown to Compliance for Rail & Road
2025-11-05 14:30 - 15:30 | Maltacourt Ltd
BIFA is pleased to invite members to a dedicated webinar: “ICS2: Countdown to Compliance for Rail & Road” presented by Steve Breen, operations director, global sales and Renata Muraro, customer success manager at Descartes.
With ICS2 now live and limited derogations in place, the deadline for full compliance is fast approaching. Once these temporary derogations end, Entry Summary Declarations (ENSs) will be required for all EU border crossings – no ENS, no entry.
Join us on 5th November at 14:30 BST for an informative one-hour session and live Q&A.
This webinar will focus on the final ICS2 deployment phase and its implications for road carriers, freight forwarders and customs brokers. We’ll provide key updates, timelines and practical guidance to help your business prepare ahead.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Register here to join this event.

BIFA Webinar - Introducing the 2025 BIFA Standard Trading Conditions
2025-12-03 15:00 - 16:30 | Maltacourt Ltd
In view of the changing nature of the business activities of many BIFA members, BIFA conducted a thorough review of its Standard Trading Conditions (STC) during the first half of 2025. In addition, the recent legislative changes stemming from the UK leaving the European Union and increasing friction in global trade have necessitated a number of amendments.
The review was led by BIFA’s Legal and Insurance Policy Group in consultation with solicitors, insurers and the wider BIFA Membership. The review resulted in the biggest re-write of the BIFA STC since they were originally published in 1988. In this webinar, Robert Windsor will present the 2025 conditions to Members, pointing out the most significant changes to the wording of clauses and the potential impacts on Members’ business.
The new conditions will be the only valid BIFA STC after 31 December 2025. Members will be reminded that the STC must be properly incorporated into all customer contracts in order that the member benefits from the protections offered and that the new terms must be brought to the attention of all existing customers. Insurers and any overseas agents must also be advised of the switch to the new set of conditions.
Copies of all relevant documents relating to the re-written STC are available on the BIFA website.
REGISTER HERE to join the webinar.

BIFA Member Webinar - Failing to Prevent Fraud ECCTA 2023
2026-02-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Maltacourt Ltd
All companies in the UK have a legal responsibility to prevent fraud, introduced as part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (2023). In this webinar for BIFA members, we will seek to simplify the legislation and and provide practical advice to ensure that you are not caught out.

BIFA will be joined by two lawyers from Birketts, a UK Top 50 law firm with a specialist transport and logistics team. Matthew Stratton, Partner, and Daniel Irving, Legal Director, have a wealth of experience handling legal issues and disputes in the sector and will provide practical insights into the application of this relatively new legislation.

The event will focus on:

An overview of the legislation
A brief overview of the offence
Potential penalties
The scope of the legislation
The extra-territorial aspect of the legislation
What will be regarded as a “reasonable defence”

Alongside the above, Matthew and Daniel will examine the circumstances in which companies not within the scope of the legislation, but who are supplying companies that are, may be required to comply with the new laws.
Contractual relations between forwarders and partners/agents can be complex, and for those Members within the scope of the legislation only by examining the precise content will it be possible to establish whether or not the ECCTA applies.

Register here to reserve your space today

Note: this webinar is general industry guidance and does not constitute legal advice A suitably qualified legal expert must be engaged to provide advice and answer specific questions.

BIFA Member Webinar - Low Value Import Changes - HMRC Engagement Session
2026-02-04 14:00 - 15:00
HMRC invites Members to meet the HMRC Low Value Import Policy team
In November 2025, the Chancellor announced at the Budget that the government will remove the de minimis duty relief on low-value imports from March 2029 at the latest. At the same time, a consultation was launched to seek views on the technical details of implementation.
You may have an interest in this consultation, and HMRC would welcome the opportunity to speak with you
It is important for HMRC and HMT to fully understand your views and the potential impacts of the reforms on businesses as they continue to develop the policy
Before attending this event it is suggested that you view the HM Treasury and HM Revenue and Customs recording of the consultation launch event for interested stakeholders held on 4 December 2025. The webinar was an opportunity to hear from officials on the purpose and scope of the consultation, as well as some of the proposals under consideration. The webinar recording can be watched via YouTube.
Please visit FINAL_-_Reforming_the_customs_treatment_of_low_value_imports_into_the_United_Kingdom.pdf for further information
To attend this Webinar, register HERE

BIFA Member Webinar - Implementation of the 2025 BIFA Standard Trading Conditions (STC)
2026-05-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Maltacourt Ltd
You are invited to join a BIFA webinar to be held on the 21st of May 2026 at 12.00 hours via Teams to discuss the implementation of the 2025 edition of the STC.
Since their implementation on 1st January this year, the Association has monitored questions from Members relating to the new 2025 STC. There have been relatively few regarding the technical aspects of the re-write. However, we have received a significant number of questions regarding what incorporation means and how to achieve it. For instance most Members have email signatures which refer to the fact that they trade under the BIFA STC, legal opinion is that more clarity is required to ensure that the terms are “incorporated” into the contractual arrangements between the BIFA Member and their customer. It is these practical points that we wish to explore in more detail.
The webinar will examine in some detail:
•  The reasons why BIFA Members should use the STC
•  How to incorporate the terms into their trading relationship with their clients
•  Review and explain the main changes between the 2021 and 2025 edition of the STC
The event will last approximately an hour and, if there is time, questions will be answered. Any attendee would benefit with familiarising themselves with the text of the STC and supporting guidance which can be viewed at https://dev.bifa.org/information-guidance/trading-conditions/bifa-standard-trading-conditions-2025/
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BIFA Member Webinar - Navigating the UK ETS Maritime Expansion: What Freight Forwarders Need to Know
2026-06-23 15:00 - 16:30 | Maltacourt Ltd
Join BIFA and maritime data experts Searoutes for an exclusive member webinar on the upcoming expansion of the UK ETS to domestic maritime. The webinar will cover the new regulatory requirements, the commercial impact, and how freight forwarders can utilise data within their operations.
Hosted by BIFA with presenter: Jocelyn Hansen,VP of Sales at Searoutes.
To attend the webinar, register here.
This event is open to personnel of BIFA Members only.
