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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Northern Ireland
DESCRIPTION:Join us and our external guest speakers for updates on the key local and national issues that are impacting your business. This meeting is a great opportunity for you to share your views on these topics with fellow members and the BIFA team.\n  \nExternal Speaker Topics\nKevin Shakespeare from The Chartered Institute of Export and International Trade & Joe Benucci from Netcompany will be speaking around strengthening the freight and logistics sector through skills development and innovation. \nKevin will covering education\, training\, and professional standards\, highlighting how BIFA members can build expertise and address industry skills gaps. \nJoe will focus on digital transformation\, particularly the opportunities for AI to improve efficiency and operations in freight. As Netcompany has now been selected by HMRC to implement and operate the next phase of the Trader Support Service (TSS)\, Joe can provide an insight on the next steps. \nClaire Sullivan from the Confederation of British Industry will share with us the latest insights from some of the most important stakeholder engagements the CBI is currently having. This includes sessions that BIFA has also participated in \n  \nAdditional BIFA Topics\n• BIFA’s new AI and Technology Working Group: how BIFA is planning to advise members on the impact and adoption of AI across their business.\n• Customs\, Air\, Road\, Rail\, Maritime and Sustainability updates: key insights from the latest BIFA policy group meetings\n• Training & Development: the latest modules available to members via BIFA Bitesize e-Learning and access to the BIFA website portal.\n• BIFA Member Engagement: Forthcoming member events\n• Reinvigorating the Young Forwarder Network community: In line with our new Patronage scheme\, we will be urging our members to increase their support of the YFN and encouraging their teams to join our community and attend our events\n• BIFA Member PR Database: Join our PR segment within our existing mailing list and be among the first to receive media enquiries/publicity opportunities on the industry’s most pressing issues \n  \nRefreshments will be available throughout the meeting\, with a light lunch taking place after to give our members an opportunity to network with industry colleagues. \n\n\nTo attend this event\, register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Consultant Representative\, Shauneen McConville (shauneenm@tr-logistics.com) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-northern-ireland-5-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Northern Ireland
DESCRIPTION:Join us and our external guest speakers for updates on the key local and national issues that are impacting your business. This meeting is a great opportunity for you to share your views on these topics with fellow members and the BIFA team.\n  \nExternal Speaker Topics\nKevin Shakespeare from The Chartered Institute of Export and International Trade & Joe Benucci from Netcompany will be speaking around strengthening the freight and logistics sector through skills development and innovation. \nKevin will covering education\, training\, and professional standards\, highlighting how BIFA members can build expertise and address industry skills gaps. \nJoe will focus on digital transformation\, particularly the opportunities for AI to improve efficiency and operations in freight. As Netcompany has now been selected by HMRC to implement and operate the next phase of the Trader Support Service (TSS)\, Joe can provide an insight on the next steps. \nClaire Sullivan from the Confederation of British Industry will share with us the latest insights from some of the most important stakeholder engagements the CBI is currently having. This includes sessions that BIFA has also participated in \n  \nAdditional BIFA Topics\n• BIFA’s new AI and Technology Working Group: how BIFA is planning to advise members on the impact and adoption of AI across their business.\n• Customs\, Air\, Road\, Rail\, Maritime and Sustainability updates: key insights from the latest BIFA policy group meetings\n• Training & Development: the latest modules available to members via BIFA Bitesize e-Learning and access to the BIFA website portal.\n• BIFA Member Engagement: Forthcoming member events\n• Reinvigorating the Young Forwarder Network community: In line with our new Patronage scheme\, we will be urging our members to increase their support of the YFN and encouraging their teams to join our community and attend our events\n• BIFA Member PR Database: Join our PR segment within our existing mailing list and be among the first to receive media enquiries/publicity opportunities on the industry’s most pressing issues \n  \nRefreshments will be available throughout the meeting\, with a light lunch taking place after to give our members an opportunity to network with industry colleagues. \n\n\nTo attend this event\, register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Consultant Representative\, Shauneen McConville (shauneenm@tr-logistics.com) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-northern-ireland-5/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T130000
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Avonmouth
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the session for updates\, discuss the key issues impacting your business\, and share your views with fellow members and the BIFA team. We will also be joined by our line-up of guest speakers to provide external updates on a range of industry hot topics. \n  \nMeeting Topics\nBIFA and the City of Bristol College collaboration\nUpdates from the City of Bristol College on the actions taken so far as a result of member engagement\, and the future plans for this collaboration. \nChallenges facing the freight forwarding industry\n• We will run an instant poll to gather the top 3 challenges each member is experiencing\n• These will then be discussed and taken up by BIFA in our discussions with the government departments over the coming months \nThe redevelopment of the Heathrow cargo facilities project\nWe will discuss the outcomes and decisions from the workshops recently held with the Transit Sheds\, Hauliers\, and Freight Forwarders. Members will be asked to give their views and ideas on the progress of the project. \nWe will also be providing an update on the rollout of the AIS (Advanced Information System) and how this is impacting Heathrow airfreight landside efficiency \n  \nAdditional Meeting Topics\n• Customs\, including the Low Value Import Changes consultation with HMRC\n• Air updates\, including CAA activities and Gatwick cargo developments\n• Ocean updates\, including Bristol Port\, all the Solent Ports\, London Gateway and Felixstowe Port activities and developments\n• Rail\, and Road Policy Groups updates \n  \nRefreshments will be available throughout the meeting\, with a light lunch taking place after to give our members an opportunity to network with industry colleagues \nTo attend this meeting\, 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-avonmouth-11-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Avonmouth
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the session for updates\, discuss the key issues impacting your business\, and share your views with fellow members and the BIFA team. We will also be joined by our line-up of guest speakers to provide external updates on a range of industry hot topics. \n  \nMeeting Topics\nBIFA and the City of Bristol College collaboration\nUpdates from the City of Bristol College on the actions taken so far as a result of member engagement\, and the future plans for this collaboration. \nChallenges facing the freight forwarding industry\n• We will run an instant poll to gather the top 3 challenges each member is experiencing\n• These will then be discussed and taken up by BIFA in our discussions with the government departments over the coming months \nThe redevelopment of the Heathrow cargo facilities project\nWe will discuss the outcomes and decisions from the workshops recently held with the Transit Sheds\, Hauliers\, and Freight Forwarders. Members will be asked to give their views and ideas on the progress of the project. \nWe will also be providing an update on the rollout of the AIS (Advanced Information System) and how this is impacting Heathrow airfreight landside efficiency \n  \nAdditional Meeting Topics\n• Customs\, including the Low Value Import Changes consultation with HMRC\n• Air updates\, including CAA activities and Gatwick cargo developments\n• Ocean updates\, including Bristol Port\, all the Solent Ports\, London Gateway and Felixstowe Port activities and developments\n• Rail\, and Road Policy Groups updates \n  \nRefreshments will be available throughout the meeting\, with a light lunch taking place after to give our members an opportunity to network with industry colleagues \nTo attend this meeting\, 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-avonmouth-11/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T133000
DTSTAMP:20260317T152456Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Glasgow
DESCRIPTION:Join us and our external guest speakers for updates on the key local and national issues that are impacting your business. This meeting is a great opportunity for you to share your views on these topics with fellow members and the BIFA team. \n  \nExternal Speaker Topics\nAlyson Good from Forth Ports will provide an overview of Grangemouth Port and the wider Forth Ports network in Scotland; highlighting recent developments\, current activity across their operations\, and the role the ports play in supporting Scotland’s freight and logistics sector. \nNico Le Roux from Glasgow Prestwick Airport will share how the airport is expanding its reach in the cargo sector\, outlining plans to grow into new markets and further develop the airport’s role as a key Scottish hub for freighter operations and air cargo. \n  \nAdditional BIFA topics\n• BIFA’s new AI and Technology Working Group: how BIFA is planning to advise members on the impact and adoption of AI across their business.\n• Customs\, Air\, Road\, Rail\, Maritime and Sustainability updates: key insights from the latest BIFA policy group meetings\n• Training & Development: the latest modules available to members via BIFA Bitesize e-Learning and access to the BIFA website portal.\n• BIFA Member Engagement: Forthcoming member events\n• Reinvigorating the Young Forwarder Network community: In line with our new Patronage scheme\, we will be urging our members to increase their support of the YFN and encouraging their teams to join our community and attend our events\n• BIFA Member PR Database: Join our PR segment within our existing mailing list and be among the first to receive media enquiries/publicity opportunities on the industry’s most pressing issues \n  \nRefreshments and light snacks will be available at these meetings. \nTo attend this meeting\, please register HERE \nFor further information about this meeting\, please contact your BIFA Regional Consultant\, Jack Rice (j.rice@bifa.org)
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/23420-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Glasgow
DESCRIPTION:Join us and our external guest speakers for updates on the key local and national issues that are impacting your business. This meeting is a great opportunity for you to share your views on these topics with fellow members and the BIFA team. \n  \nExternal Speaker Topics\nAlyson Good from Forth Ports will provide an overview of Grangemouth Port and the wider Forth Ports network in Scotland; highlighting recent developments\, current activity across their operations\, and the role the ports play in supporting Scotland’s freight and logistics sector. \nNico Le Roux from Glasgow Prestwick Airport will share how the airport is expanding its reach in the cargo sector\, outlining plans to grow into new markets and further develop the airport’s role as a key Scottish hub for freighter operations and air cargo. \n  \nAdditional BIFA topics\n• BIFA’s new AI and Technology Working Group: how BIFA is planning to advise members on the impact and adoption of AI across their business.\n• Customs\, Air\, Road\, Rail\, Maritime and Sustainability updates: key insights from the latest BIFA policy group meetings\n• Training & Development: the latest modules available to members via BIFA Bitesize e-Learning and access to the BIFA website portal.\n• BIFA Member Engagement: Forthcoming member events\n• Reinvigorating the Young Forwarder Network community: In line with our new Patronage scheme\, we will be urging our members to increase their support of the YFN and encouraging their teams to join our community and attend our events\n• BIFA Member PR Database: Join our PR segment within our existing mailing list and be among the first to receive media enquiries/publicity opportunities on the industry’s most pressing issues \n  \nRefreshments and light snacks will be available at these meetings. \nTo attend this meeting\, please register HERE \nFor further information about this meeting\, please contact your BIFA Regional Consultant\, Jack Rice (j.rice@bifa.org)
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/23420/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T133000
DTSTAMP:20260317T153347Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Aberdeen
DESCRIPTION:Join us and our external guest speakers for updates on the key local and national issues that are impacting your business. This meeting is a great opportunity for you to share your views on these topics with fellow members and the BIFA team. \n  \nExternal Speaker Topics\nAlyson Good from Forth Ports will provide an overview of Grangemouth Port and the wider Forth Ports network in Scotland; highlighting recent developments\, current activity across their operations\, and the role the ports play in supporting Scotland’s freight and logistics sector. \nRobert Paterson from Aberdeen International Airport will be updating us on the airport’s operations\, with a focus on cargo activity and the airport’s unique role in supporting the offshore energy sector \n  \nAdditional BIFA topics\n• BIFA’s new AI and Technology Working Group: how BIFA is planning to advise members on the impact and adoption of AI across their business.\n• Customs\, Air\, Road\, Rail\, Maritime and Sustainability updates: key insights from the latest BIFA policy group meetings\n• Training & Development: the latest modules available to members via BIFA Bitesize e-Learning and access to the BIFA website portal.\n• BIFA Member Engagement: Forthcoming member events\n• Reinvigorating the Young Forwarder Network community: In line with our new Patronage scheme\, we will be urging our members to increase their support of the YFN and encouraging their teams to join our community and attend our events\n• BIFA Member PR Database: Join our PR segment within our existing mailing list and be among the first to receive media enquiries/publicity opportunities on the industry’s most pressing issues \n  \nRefreshments and light snacks will be available at these meetings. \nTo attend this meeting\, please register HERE \nFor further information about this meeting\, please contact your BIFA Regional Consultant\, Jack Rice (j.rice@bifa.org)
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-aberdeen-5-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Aberdeen
DESCRIPTION:Join us and our external guest speakers for updates on the key local and national issues that are impacting your business. This meeting is a great opportunity for you to share your views on these topics with fellow members and the BIFA team. \n  \nExternal Speaker Topics\nAlyson Good from Forth Ports will provide an overview of Grangemouth Port and the wider Forth Ports network in Scotland; highlighting recent developments\, current activity across their operations\, and the role the ports play in supporting Scotland’s freight and logistics sector. \nRobert Paterson from Aberdeen International Airport will be updating us on the airport’s operations\, with a focus on cargo activity and the airport’s unique role in supporting the offshore energy sector \n  \nAdditional BIFA topics\n• BIFA’s new AI and Technology Working Group: how BIFA is planning to advise members on the impact and adoption of AI across their business.\n• Customs\, Air\, Road\, Rail\, Maritime and Sustainability updates: key insights from the latest BIFA policy group meetings\n• Training & Development: the latest modules available to members via BIFA Bitesize e-Learning and access to the BIFA website portal.\n• BIFA Member Engagement: Forthcoming member events\n• Reinvigorating the Young Forwarder Network community: In line with our new Patronage scheme\, we will be urging our members to increase their support of the YFN and encouraging their teams to join our community and attend our events\n• BIFA Member PR Database: Join our PR segment within our existing mailing list and be among the first to receive media enquiries/publicity opportunities on the industry’s most pressing issues \n  \nRefreshments and light snacks will be available at these meetings. \nTo attend this meeting\, please register HERE \nFor further information about this meeting\, please contact your BIFA Regional Consultant\, Jack Rice (j.rice@bifa.org)
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-aberdeen-5/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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