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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting – Kent & East Sussex
DESCRIPTION:NEW VENUE – This meeting will now take place at Ashford Borough Council\, Civic Centre \nJoin us at the event for updates and discussions about the key issues impacting your business and to share your views with fellow members\, our guest speakers and the BIFA team. A buffet lunch will also be served after the meeting. \nGuest Speakers:\n➔ Receive an update from Kent County Council Trading Standards – Mike Johnson\, Imports Compliance Manager \n➔ We will also be joined by Rebecca Stevens\, Senior Officer of International Trade\, Border Force\, to update you on the latest activity regarding the borders \n➔ Update from Ashford Port Health – Iain Pocknell\, Principal Port Health Officer \n➔ Update from Dover Port Health – Beverley Edmondson\, Port Health and Public Protection Manager \nAdditional Topics:\nAs well as the topics of our guest speakers\, BIFA will also be providing you with the latest updates on:\n➔ Customs: HMRC\, CDS\, ENS\, and S&S\n➔ Maritime\, Road and Rail: Updates on the current market state\n➔ Environment & Sustainability: Planned legislation and implications\n➔ Member Engagement\, Young Forwarder Network\, and Training & Development: Opportunities coming in 2025 \nTea\, coffee and snacks will be available before and after the meeting\, as well as a buffet lunch\, giving members an opportunity to network with fellow attendees. \nFor further information\, please contact your Regional Consultant to BIFA\, Paul Newman at paul@pnauk.com \nIf you would like to attend this session\, please book HERE \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-kent-east-sussex-3/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting – Kent & East Sussex
DESCRIPTION:NEW VENUE – This meeting will now take place at Ashford Borough Council\, Civic Centre \nJoin us at the event for updates and discussions about the key issues impacting your business and to share your views with fellow members\, our guest speakers and the BIFA team. A buffet lunch will also be served after the meeting. \nGuest Speakers:\n➔ Receive an update from Kent County Council Trading Standards – Mike Johnson\, Imports Compliance Manager \n➔ We will also be joined by Rebecca Stevens\, Senior Officer of International Trade\, Border Force\, to update you on the latest activity regarding the borders \n➔ Update from Ashford Port Health – Iain Pocknell\, Principal Port Health Officer \n➔ Update from Dover Port Health – Beverley Edmondson\, Port Health and Public Protection Manager \nAdditional Topics:\nAs well as the topics of our guest speakers\, BIFA will also be providing you with the latest updates on:\n➔ Customs: HMRC\, CDS\, ENS\, and S&S\n➔ Maritime\, Road and Rail: Updates on the current market state\n➔ Environment & Sustainability: Planned legislation and implications\n➔ Member Engagement\, Young Forwarder Network\, and Training & Development: Opportunities coming in 2025 \nTea\, coffee and snacks will be available before and after the meeting\, as well as a buffet lunch\, giving members an opportunity to network with fellow attendees. \nFor further information\, please contact your Regional Consultant to BIFA\, Paul Newman at paul@pnauk.com \nIf you would like to attend this session\, please book HERE \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-kent-east-sussex-3-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250114T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250114T130000
DTSTAMP:20241114T110615Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Midlands
DESCRIPTION:At this meeting\, you will receive updates about the key issues that could potentially impact your business\, get the latest information from our Policy groups\, and have the opportunity to discuss issues you are seeing in daily operations. \nGuest Speakers:\nWe look forward to welcoming our guest speakers to the meeting to provide you with external updates: \n➔ Birmingham Airport Cargo: Adam Parker\n➔ Home Office: Freight Intelligence \nTopics of Discussion:\nAs well as any guest speakers\, we will also be providing you with the latest updates on: \n➔ Customs: CDS\, PVA\, VVA\, Single Trade Window\, ENS\n➔ Air Freight: Security Updates\, IATA Consultation\, Heathrow Airport\n➔ Surface (Ocean\, Road & Rail): Current market state\n➔ Legal & Insurance: Review of the BIFA Standard Trading Conditions\n➔ Environment & Sustainability: Good Practise Guides\n➔ Training & Development: Plans for 2025\n➔ Young Forwarder Network \nThe meeting will commence with breakfast rolls and networking. \nIf you’d like to attend this meeting\, please register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative\, Andrew Melton (a.melton@bifa.org) \nPLEASE NOTE: There will NOT be separate Midland’s meetings at Coventry and EMA until April/May 2025. This is the only Midlands meeting taking place in this round of events. Visit the BIFA events page for more information. \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-midlands/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250114T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250114T130000
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Midlands
DESCRIPTION:At this meeting\, you will receive updates about the key issues that could potentially impact your business\, get the latest information from our Policy groups\, and have the opportunity to discuss issues you are seeing in daily operations. \nGuest Speakers:\nWe look forward to welcoming our guest speakers to the meeting to provide you with external updates: \n➔ Birmingham Airport Cargo: Adam Parker\n➔ Home Office: Freight Intelligence \nTopics of Discussion:\nAs well as any guest speakers\, we will also be providing you with the latest updates on: \n➔ Customs: CDS\, PVA\, VVA\, Single Trade Window\, ENS\n➔ Air Freight: Security Updates\, IATA Consultation\, Heathrow Airport\n➔ Surface (Ocean\, Road & Rail): Current market state\n➔ Legal & Insurance: Review of the BIFA Standard Trading Conditions\n➔ Environment & Sustainability: Good Practise Guides\n➔ Training & Development: Plans for 2025\n➔ Young Forwarder Network \nThe meeting will commence with breakfast rolls and networking. \nIf you’d like to attend this meeting\, please register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative\, Andrew Melton (a.melton@bifa.org) \nPLEASE NOTE: There will NOT be separate Midland’s meetings at Coventry and EMA until April/May 2025. This is the only Midlands meeting taking place in this round of events. Visit the BIFA events page for more information. \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-midlands-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250121T093000
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Liverpool
DESCRIPTION:Join us at this meeting for updates about the key issues that could potentially impact your business\, get the latest information from our Policy Groups\, and have the opportunity to discuss issues you are seeing in daily operations. \nGuest Speakers:\nHear from Colin Lavell and Tom Turner from Hill Dickinson\, on the latest trends they are seeing from members. \nAdditional Topics:\nAs well as the update from our guest speakers\, we will also provide you with the latest updates on: \n➔ Customs: CDS\, PVA\, VVA\, Single Trade Window\, ENS\n➔ Air Freight: Security Updates\, IATA Consultation\, Heathrow Airport\n➔ Surface (Ocean\, Road\, and Rail): Current market state\n➔ Legal & Insurance: Review of the BIFA Standard Trading Conditions\n➔ Environment & Sustainability: Good Practise Guides\n➔ Training & Development: Opportunities for 2025 & BIFA Bitesize\n➔ Young Forwarder Network \nThe meeting will commence with breakfast rolls and networking. \nIf you’d like to attend this meeting\, please 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-liverpool-6-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250121T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250121T130000
DTSTAMP:20241114T105007Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Liverpool
DESCRIPTION:Join us at this meeting for updates about the key issues that could potentially impact your business\, get the latest information from our Policy Groups\, and have the opportunity to discuss issues you are seeing in daily operations. \nGuest Speakers:\nHear from Colin Lavell and Tom Turner from Hill Dickinson\, on the latest trends they are seeing from members. \nAdditional Topics:\nAs well as the update from our guest speakers\, we will also provide you with the latest updates on: \n➔ Customs: CDS\, PVA\, VVA\, Single Trade Window\, ENS\n➔ Air Freight: Security Updates\, IATA Consultation\, Heathrow Airport\n➔ Surface (Ocean\, Road\, and Rail): Current market state\n➔ Legal & Insurance: Review of the BIFA Standard Trading Conditions\n➔ Environment & Sustainability: Good Practise Guides\n➔ Training & Development: Opportunities for 2025 & BIFA Bitesize\n➔ Young Forwarder Network \nThe meeting will commence with breakfast rolls and networking. \nIf you’d like to attend this meeting\, please 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-liverpool-6/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250130T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250130T163000
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Solent
DESCRIPTION:The 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: \nRichard Steeples Head of FEDAT (Freight Engagement and Data Lead) Border Force will give an update and take questions on Safety and Security. \nJames Francis\, DP World Commercial Manager Shipping Lines will update on activities and developments at the Southampton Port. \nSteve Freemen\, Board member of the Rail Freight Group and Chairman of RailX\, will present RAILX\, the digital platform and train booking App providing access to intermodal rail across the UK. \nThe South Hampshire College Group in collaboration with BIFA\, will explain the 2025 plans to further develop skills and careers in Logistics and Freight Forwarding. \nAdnan Zaheer from Icustoms will give a presentation on how AI can be used for Trade Compliance processes and respond to questions from the members. \nWe will have updates from the BIFA team on: \n• Customs: key changes and timeline overview – 2025\n• Air Freight\, Surface\, and Legal matters\n• Heathrow Cargo Community Activity and the Cargo redevelopment programme\n• Environment & Sustainability: The Sustainable Logistics Ecosystem Map designed to help members navigate the world of sustainability\n• Member Engagement: scheduled events and improving member contact details accuracy and access to the BIFA website portal\n• Training and Development including the launch of BIFA bitesize e learning modules accessed via the BIFA portal. Update on the Solent Young Forwarder network. \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) \nNB: Parking can be accessed via Cherbourg Road \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-solent-5-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250130T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250130T163000
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Solent
DESCRIPTION:The 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: \nRichard Steeples Head of FEDAT (Freight Engagement and Data Lead) Border Force will give an update and take questions on Safety and Security. \nJames Francis\, DP World Commercial Manager Shipping Lines will update on activities and developments at the Southampton Port. \nSteve Freemen\, Board member of the Rail Freight Group and Chairman of RailX\, will present RAILX\, the digital platform and train booking App providing access to intermodal rail across the UK. \nThe South Hampshire College Group in collaboration with BIFA\, will explain the 2025 plans to further develop skills and careers in Logistics and Freight Forwarding. \nAdnan Zaheer from Icustoms will give a presentation on how AI can be used for Trade Compliance processes and respond to questions from the members. \nWe will have updates from the BIFA team on: \n• Customs: key changes and timeline overview – 2025\n• Air Freight\, Surface\, and Legal matters\n• Heathrow Cargo Community Activity and the Cargo redevelopment programme\n• Environment & Sustainability: The Sustainable Logistics Ecosystem Map designed to help members navigate the world of sustainability\n• Member Engagement: scheduled events and improving member contact details accuracy and access to the BIFA website portal\n• Training and Development including the launch of BIFA bitesize e learning modules accessed via the BIFA portal. Update on the Solent Young Forwarder network. \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) \nNB: Parking can be accessed via Cherbourg Road \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-solent-5/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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