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SUMMARY:Solent Port Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:BIFA\, in conjunction with CNS\, will be holding a Solent Port Community meeting for members in the Southampton and Portsmouth areas on 11th September 2024 from 2pm-5pm at the Chilworth Manor Hotel\, Southampton \nThe meeting will provide updates on latest local port activities\, as well as provide time for networking with industry colleagues over a drink and some food. \nSpeakers will include: \n\nSteve Parker\, BIFA Director General\, will provide and update on current industry challenges\nCNS will provide a business update\, including news of progress with the new Port Community System\nDP World will present latest information regarding the port of Southampton\nRepresentatives from Border Force will provide an update on the issues they encounter and how cooperation can resolve and avoid problems\n\nOther speakers will be confirmed in due course. \nTo book your place at this free to attend event please\, click here.
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/solent-port-community-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:Solent Port Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:BIFA\, in conjunction with CNS\, will be holding a Solent Port Community meeting for members in the Southampton and Portsmouth areas on 11th September 2024 from 2pm-5pm at the Chilworth Manor Hotel\, Southampton \nThe meeting will provide updates on latest local port activities\, as well as provide time for networking with industry colleagues over a drink and some food. \nSpeakers will include: \n\nSteve Parker\, BIFA Director General\, will provide and update on current industry challenges\nCNS will provide a business update\, including news of progress with the new Port Community System\nDP World will present latest information regarding the port of Southampton\nRepresentatives from Border Force will provide an update on the issues they encounter and how cooperation can resolve and avoid problems\n\nOther speakers will be confirmed in due course. \nTo book your place at this free to attend event please\, click here.
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/solent-port-community-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="BIFA Events Team":MAILTO:bifaevents@bifa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240912T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240912T170000
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Glasgow
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will be chaired by BIFA Regional Consultant Chris Curtin and attended by other relevant BIFA personnel. \nMembers will get information on BIFA activity with HM Revenue and Customs and other Governmental/regulatory bodies at national level. \nThe meeting may include a presentation or representation from such external bodies. \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. \nThe meeting will commence with some afternoon snacks and an opportunity to network with other members. \nTo attend this event\, please register via Eventbrite HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Consultant Chris Curtin (c.curtin@bifa.org) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-glasgow-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240912T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240912T170000
DTSTAMP:20240821T125437Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Glasgow
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will be chaired by BIFA Regional Consultant Chris Curtin and attended by other relevant BIFA personnel. \nMembers will get information on BIFA activity with HM Revenue and Customs and other Governmental/regulatory bodies at national level. \nThe meeting may include a presentation or representation from such external bodies. \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. \nThe meeting will commence with some afternoon snacks and an opportunity to network with other members. \nTo attend this event\, please register via Eventbrite HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Consultant Chris Curtin (c.curtin@bifa.org) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-glasgow-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240913T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240913T130000
DTSTAMP:20240813T141243Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Aberdeen
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will be chaired by BIFA Regional Consultant Chris Curtin and attended by other relevant BIFA personnel. \nMembers will get information on BIFA activity with HM Revenue and Customs and other Governmental/regulatory bodies at national level. \nThe meeting may include a presentation or representation from such external bodies. \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. \nThe meeting will commence with breakfast rolls and an opportunity to network with other members. \nAfter the meeting\, members will have the opportunity to partake in a guided tour of the museum. If you are interested\, please register for the tour when purchasing your tickets for the meeting\, as numbers are limited. \nTo attend this meeting\, please register via Eventbrite HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Consultant Chris Curtin (c.curtin@bifa.org) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-aberdeen-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240913T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240913T130000
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Aberdeen
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will be chaired by BIFA Regional Consultant Chris Curtin and attended by other relevant BIFA personnel. \nMembers will get information on BIFA activity with HM Revenue and Customs and other Governmental/regulatory bodies at national level. \nThe meeting may include a presentation or representation from such external bodies. \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. \nThe meeting will commence with breakfast rolls and an opportunity to network with other members. \nAfter the meeting\, members will have the opportunity to partake in a guided tour of the museum. If you are interested\, please register for the tour when purchasing your tickets for the meeting\, as numbers are limited. \nTo attend this meeting\, please register via Eventbrite HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Consultant Chris Curtin (c.curtin@bifa.org) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-aberdeen-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T130000
DTSTAMP:20240723T120914Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Yorkshire (Bradford)
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will be chaired by BIFA Regional Representative Andrew Melton and attended by other relevant BIFA personnel. \nGuest speakers from the Department of Business and Trade will be making a presentation on the activities of their department and how they support the logistics industry and their clients. \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. \nThe meeting will commence with breakfast rolls and an opportunity to network with other members. \nIf you are interested in attending this event\, please register via Eventbrite 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-leeds-2/
LOCATION:Freight forwarders welcome container market public consultation
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T130000
DTSTAMP:20240723T120914Z
CREATED:20240723T120914Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Yorkshire (Bradford)
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will be chaired by BIFA Regional Representative Andrew Melton and attended by other relevant BIFA personnel. \nGuest speakers from the Department of Business and Trade will be making a presentation on the activities of their department and how they support the logistics industry and their clients. \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. \nThe meeting will commence with breakfast rolls and an opportunity to network with other members. \nIf you are interested in attending this event\, please register via Eventbrite 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-leeds-2-2/
LOCATION:Freight forwarders welcome container market public consultation
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240926T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240926T130000
DTSTAMP:20240730T094048Z
CREATED:20240730T094048Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Humber
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will be chaired by BIFA Regional Representative Andrew Melton and attended by other relevant BIFA personnel. \nA guest speaker from the Department of Business and Trade will be making a presentation on the activities of their department and how they support the logistics industry and their clients. \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. \nThe meeting will commence with a continental breakfast and an opportunity to network with other members. \nIf you are interested in attending this event\, please register via Eventbrite 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-humber-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240926T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240926T130000
DTSTAMP:20240730T094048Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Humber
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will be chaired by BIFA Regional Representative Andrew Melton and attended by other relevant BIFA personnel. \nA guest speaker from the Department of Business and Trade will be making a presentation on the activities of their department and how they support the logistics industry and their clients. \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. \nThe meeting will commence with a continental breakfast and an opportunity to network with other members. \nIf you are interested in attending this event\, please register via Eventbrite 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-humber-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240926T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240926T130000
DTSTAMP:20231215T095411Z
CREATED:20231215T095411Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Avonmouth
DESCRIPTION:Dear member\, \nwe are holding the next Avonmouth members meetings on September 26th 11:00 to 13:00 at the Davies Turner site\, Western Freight Terminal Fifth Way. \nThe aim of the meeting is to ensure that you are fully briefed on key issues that may impact your business and to give you the chance to share your views with fellow members. \nGuest Speakers: \nA senior manager from the Heathrow Airport Management group will give an update on Heathrow Cargo Community Activity including: \n\nOutcomes from the Sept 9th workshop on landside congestion\nLatest on the establishment of the governance structure for the working group of stakeholders for the programme to develop the Cargo Terminal and its processes\n\nA representative from HMRC will join us to give an updates on:  \n\nWindsor Framework – UKIMS “Green Lane” access\nSafety and Security Declarations for EU Imports\nAny further planned enhancements or changes to CDS\n\nPresentations from Business West Chamber of Commerce and SeverNet to allow our members to assess the benefits of engaging with these business support organisations.  \nWe will have updates from the BIFA team on: \n\nCustoms: BIFA Customs changes timeline overview – 2024-2025\nAir Freight\, Surface (Ocean and Road)\, and Legal matters\nAvonmouth Young Forwarders Network: plans for the next meeting\nEnvironment & Sustainability: Planned legislation and implications for members \nMember Engagement: scheduled events for 2024 and Phase 2 of the Member Data Update Campaign\nTraining and Development\n\nThe final agenda will be sent out the week before the meeting. \nA light lunch will be available after the meeting giving members an opportunity to network with colleagues. \nPlease note: If you are unable to attend in person\, please contact Paul and we will arrange for you to join the meeting via MS Teams \nIf you would like any other topics included\, or for further information\, please contact your Regional Representative Paul Cunningham\, p.cunningham@bifa.org \nIf you would like to attend this session\, register via Eventbrite HERE \nOur thanks to Davies Turner for supporting this event. \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-avonmouth-4-2/
LOCATION:Hero Banner
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240926T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240926T130000
DTSTAMP:20231215T095411Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Avonmouth
DESCRIPTION:Dear member\, \nwe are holding the next Avonmouth members meetings on September 26th 11:00 to 13:00 at the Davies Turner site\, Western Freight Terminal Fifth Way. \nThe aim of the meeting is to ensure that you are fully briefed on key issues that may impact your business and to give you the chance to share your views with fellow members. \nGuest Speakers: \nA senior manager from the Heathrow Airport Management group will give an update on Heathrow Cargo Community Activity including: \n\nOutcomes from the Sept 9th workshop on landside congestion\nLatest on the establishment of the governance structure for the working group of stakeholders for the programme to develop the Cargo Terminal and its processes\n\nA representative from HMRC will join us to give an updates on:  \n\nWindsor Framework – UKIMS “Green Lane” access\nSafety and Security Declarations for EU Imports\nAny further planned enhancements or changes to CDS\n\nPresentations from Business West Chamber of Commerce and SeverNet to allow our members to assess the benefits of engaging with these business support organisations.  \nWe will have updates from the BIFA team on: \n\nCustoms: BIFA Customs changes timeline overview – 2024-2025\nAir Freight\, Surface (Ocean and Road)\, and Legal matters\nAvonmouth Young Forwarders Network: plans for the next meeting\nEnvironment & Sustainability: Planned legislation and implications for members \nMember Engagement: scheduled events for 2024 and Phase 2 of the Member Data Update Campaign\nTraining and Development\n\nThe final agenda will be sent out the week before the meeting. \nA light lunch will be available after the meeting giving members an opportunity to network with colleagues. \nPlease note: If you are unable to attend in person\, please contact Paul and we will arrange for you to join the meeting via MS Teams \nIf you would like any other topics included\, or for further information\, please contact your Regional Representative Paul Cunningham\, p.cunningham@bifa.org \nIf you would like to attend this session\, register via Eventbrite HERE \nOur thanks to Davies Turner for supporting this event. \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-avonmouth-4/
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