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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Avonmouth
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will be chaired by BIFA Regional Representative Paul Cunningham 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. \nGuest Speakers:\n*JUST ADDED* Robert Windsor\, BIFA’s Senior Policy Advisor\, is leading a major review of the STCs and will update you on the main changes being considered and when members can expect a release. \nKelly Hobson\, vice chair of the BIFA Sustainable Logistics Policy Group\, will present and discuss the business case justification for freight forwarders to develop a credible and compliant sustainability strategy. \nAndy Cooke\, BIFA’s External Affairs Consultant\, will be leading our involvement in the Heathrow Cargo Re-development Project. Andy will update the meeting on how the BIFA Advisory Body Working Group will engage and represent the interests our members. \nAdditional Topics:\nAs well as the topics of our guest speakers\, we will also be providing you with the latest updates on:\n➔ Activities and developments at key UK ports: Bristol\, Southampton\, London Gateway\, and Felixstowe\n➔ Customs: Customs changes and timeline overview\n➔ Air Freight\, Surface (Ocean and Road)\, and Legal matters\n➔ Environment: Latest update from the Sustainability Policy Group\n➔ Member Engagement: Scheduled events for 2025 and improving member contact details accuracy via the BIFA website portal\n➔ Training & Development opportunities in 2025 including the future development of BIFA Bitesize eLearning\n➔ Young Forwarder Network: Plans for the next meeting \nThe final agenda will be sent out a week before the meeting so if there are any topics you would like to be added\, please get in touch below! \nTea\, coffee\, and snacks will be available before and after the meeting\, giving members an opportunity to network with industry colleagues. \nPlease confirm your attendance using the link below – I look forward to seeing you there! \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) \nBIFA would like to thank Davies Turner for its support of 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-8-2/
LOCATION:Hobbis joins British International Freight Association Board
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Avonmouth
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will be chaired by BIFA Regional Representative Paul Cunningham 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. \nGuest Speakers:\n*JUST ADDED* Robert Windsor\, BIFA’s Senior Policy Advisor\, is leading a major review of the STCs and will update you on the main changes being considered and when members can expect a release. \nKelly Hobson\, vice chair of the BIFA Sustainable Logistics Policy Group\, will present and discuss the business case justification for freight forwarders to develop a credible and compliant sustainability strategy. \nAndy Cooke\, BIFA’s External Affairs Consultant\, will be leading our involvement in the Heathrow Cargo Re-development Project. Andy will update the meeting on how the BIFA Advisory Body Working Group will engage and represent the interests our members. \nAdditional Topics:\nAs well as the topics of our guest speakers\, we will also be providing you with the latest updates on:\n➔ Activities and developments at key UK ports: Bristol\, Southampton\, London Gateway\, and Felixstowe\n➔ Customs: Customs changes and timeline overview\n➔ Air Freight\, Surface (Ocean and Road)\, and Legal matters\n➔ Environment: Latest update from the Sustainability Policy Group\n➔ Member Engagement: Scheduled events for 2025 and improving member contact details accuracy via the BIFA website portal\n➔ Training & Development opportunities in 2025 including the future development of BIFA Bitesize eLearning\n➔ Young Forwarder Network: Plans for the next meeting \nThe final agenda will be sent out a week before the meeting so if there are any topics you would like to be added\, please get in touch below! \nTea\, coffee\, and snacks will be available before and after the meeting\, giving members an opportunity to network with industry colleagues. \nPlease confirm your attendance using the link below – I look forward to seeing you there! \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) \nBIFA would like to thank Davies Turner for its support of 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-8/
LOCATION:Hobbis joins British International Freight Association Board
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250612T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250612T130000
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Manchester
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will be chaired by BIFA Regional Representative Andrew Melton 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 networking. \nAgenda to be confirmed. \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-manchester-6-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250612T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250612T130000
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Manchester
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will be chaired by BIFA Regional Representative Andrew Melton 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 networking. \nAgenda to be confirmed. \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-manchester-6/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Gatwick
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will be chaired by BIFA Regional Representative Paul Cunningham 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. \nAgenda and speakers to be confirmed \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) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-gatwick-6-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250612T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250612T130000
DTSTAMP:20241204T131354Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Gatwick
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will be chaired by BIFA Regional Representative Paul Cunningham 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. \nAgenda and speakers to be confirmed \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) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-gatwick-6/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T130000
DTSTAMP:20241204T151938Z
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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. \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 networking \nAgenda and speakers to be confirmed \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-humber-4-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T130000
DTSTAMP:20241204T151938Z
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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. \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 networking \nAgenda and speakers to be confirmed \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-humber-4/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T094500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T130000
DTSTAMP:20241204T163715Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Anglia
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will be chaired by BIFA Regional Consultant Paul Newman 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. \nAgenda and speakers to be confirmed \nIf you’d like to attend this meeting\, please register HERE \nFor further information 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-6-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T094500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T130000
DTSTAMP:20241204T163715Z
CREATED:20241204T163715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T163715Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Anglia
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will be chaired by BIFA Regional Consultant Paul Newman 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. \nAgenda and speakers to be confirmed \nIf you’d like to attend this meeting\, please register HERE \nFor further information 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-6/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T160000
DTSTAMP:20241204T100958Z
CREATED:20241204T100958Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Heathrow
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will be chaired by BIFA Regional Representative Paul Cunningham 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. \nGuest speakers for this meeting: \nAndy Cooke\, BIFA External Affairs Consultant is leading our involvement in the Heathrow Cargo Estate Re-development Project. He will cover two key areas: \n\nAn update on how the BIFA Advisory Body Working Group will engage and represent the interests our members\nA short\, structured session of discussion and member feedback to identify the main challenges for each of the key stakeholders in the Landside Congestion Project. The initial questions we seek to address will be sent out before the meeting\, so members have time to prepare their views.\n\nKelly Hobson\, vice chair of the BIFA Sustainable Logistics Policy Group\, will present and discuss the business case justification for freight forwarders to develop a credible and compliant sustainability strategy. \nJosh Finch TT Club Logistics Risk Manger will present latest data and responses on Freight Crime and Damage. \nBorder Force Heathrow will be in attendance. If you have any questions for the Border Force representatives\, please send them in advance to p.cunningham@bifa.org so responses can be prepared. \n  \nWe will have updates from the BIFA team on: \n\nKey points from the BIFA National Conference held May 14th/15th\nThe major review of the Standard Terms and Conditions: main changes being considered and timing of release to members\nCustoms: key changes and timeline overview – 2025\nAir\, Ocean\, Road and Rail freight developments including updates on Southampton\, London Gateway and Felixstowe\nMember Engagement: demonstration of the improved and controlled access for all members staff to the BIFA website portal though the creation of member BIFA portal administrators\nTraining and Development including the further development of BIFA bitesize e learning modules accessed via the BIFA portal.\n\n  \nAttendees will have an opportunity for a two-way dialogue between members and the Association and to raise issues of concern or interest. \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) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-heathrow-6-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T160000
DTSTAMP:20241204T100958Z
CREATED:20241204T100958Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Heathrow
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will be chaired by BIFA Regional Representative Paul Cunningham 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. \nGuest speakers for this meeting: \nAndy Cooke\, BIFA External Affairs Consultant is leading our involvement in the Heathrow Cargo Estate Re-development Project. He will cover two key areas: \n\nAn update on how the BIFA Advisory Body Working Group will engage and represent the interests our members\nA short\, structured session of discussion and member feedback to identify the main challenges for each of the key stakeholders in the Landside Congestion Project. The initial questions we seek to address will be sent out before the meeting\, so members have time to prepare their views.\n\nKelly Hobson\, vice chair of the BIFA Sustainable Logistics Policy Group\, will present and discuss the business case justification for freight forwarders to develop a credible and compliant sustainability strategy. \nJosh Finch TT Club Logistics Risk Manger will present latest data and responses on Freight Crime and Damage. \nBorder Force Heathrow will be in attendance. If you have any questions for the Border Force representatives\, please send them in advance to p.cunningham@bifa.org so responses can be prepared. \n  \nWe will have updates from the BIFA team on: \n\nKey points from the BIFA National Conference held May 14th/15th\nThe major review of the Standard Terms and Conditions: main changes being considered and timing of release to members\nCustoms: key changes and timeline overview – 2025\nAir\, Ocean\, Road and Rail freight developments including updates on Southampton\, London Gateway and Felixstowe\nMember Engagement: demonstration of the improved and controlled access for all members staff to the BIFA website portal though the creation of member BIFA portal administrators\nTraining and Development including the further development of BIFA bitesize e learning modules accessed via the BIFA portal.\n\n  \nAttendees will have an opportunity for a two-way dialogue between members and the Association and to raise issues of concern or interest. \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) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-heathrow-6/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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