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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Kent & East Sussex
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 (Provisional)\nLiam Flannery\, Ashford Port Health\nThere will be a presentation on collaborative working with other Port Health authorities. \nBeverley Edmondson\, Dover Port Health\nThere will be a update on the operating procedures at Dover. \nTim Mayes\, Commercial manager – Port of Dover will advise on the latest news on Sevington plus developments at the Port. \nMatthew Grigor\, Getlink/Eurotunnel will advise on the latest news and developments at the tunnel. \nRichard Steeples – Border Force\nRichard will update the membership on a change of tone around S&S compliance and the latest position on GVMS. \nTerry Clear from Customs Insights will be sharing local agent issues \nKieran Rodwell – MCP Plc\nKieran will update us on the forthcoming upgrades to their CSP. This is a great opportunity for you to share any feedback and questions regarding their system. \n  \nAdditional BIFA Topics\nWe will also be discussing: \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. \nTo attend this meeting\, 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-kent-east-sussex-9-2/
LOCATION:Dover Marina Hotel\, Dover Waterfront\, Dover\, CT17 9BP
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Kent & East Sussex
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 (Provisional)\nLiam Flannery\, Ashford Port Health\nThere will be a presentation on collaborative working with other Port Health authorities. \nBeverley Edmondson\, Dover Port Health\nThere will be a update on the operating procedures at Dover. \nTim Mayes\, Commercial manager – Port of Dover will advise on the latest news on Sevington plus developments at the Port. \nMatthew Grigor\, Getlink/Eurotunnel will advise on the latest news and developments at the tunnel. \nRichard Steeples – Border Force\nRichard will update the membership on a change of tone around S&S compliance and the latest position on GVMS. \nTerry Clear from Customs Insights will be sharing local agent issues \nKieran Rodwell – MCP Plc\nKieran will update us on the forthcoming upgrades to their CSP. This is a great opportunity for you to share any feedback and questions regarding their system. \n  \nAdditional BIFA Topics\nWe will also be discussing: \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. \nTo attend this meeting\, 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-kent-east-sussex-9/
LOCATION:Dover Marina Hotel\, Dover Waterfront\, Dover\, CT17 9BP
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T130000
DTSTAMP:20251218T120227Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - West Midlands
DESCRIPTION:Members will get information on BIFA activity with HM Revenue and Customs and other Governmental/regulatory bodies at national level. \nThe meeting will be chaired by BIFA Regional Representative Andrew Melton and attended by other relevant BIFA personnel. \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. \nTo attend this meeting\, 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-west-midlands-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T130000
DTSTAMP:20251218T120227Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - West Midlands
DESCRIPTION:Members will get information on BIFA activity with HM Revenue and Customs and other Governmental/regulatory bodies at national level. \nThe meeting will be chaired by BIFA Regional Representative Andrew Melton and attended by other relevant BIFA personnel. \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. \nTo attend this meeting\, 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-west-midlands-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T130000
DTSTAMP:20251218T120728Z
CREATED:20251218T120728Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Yorkshire
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  \nBIFA Topics Of Discussion\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 \nA light breakfast and refreshments will also be available. \n  \nTo attend this meeting\, 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-yorkshire-4-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T130000
DTSTAMP:20251218T120728Z
CREATED:20251218T120728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T120728Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Yorkshire
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  \nBIFA Topics Of Discussion\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 \nA light breakfast and refreshments will also be available. \n  \nTo attend this meeting\, 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-yorkshire-4/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T130000
DTSTAMP:20251218T122843Z
CREATED:20251218T122843Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Humber
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  \nBIFA Topics Of Discussion\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  \nA light breakfast and refreshments will also be available. \n  \nTo attend this meeting\, 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-5-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T130000
DTSTAMP:20251218T122843Z
CREATED:20251218T122843Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Humber
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  \nBIFA Topics Of Discussion\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  \nA light breakfast and refreshments will also be available. \n  \nTo attend this meeting\, 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-5/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T130000
DTSTAMP:20251219T155608Z
CREATED:20251219T155608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T155608Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Gatwick
DESCRIPTION:New venue: Astral Towers\, Freedom Works\, Betts Way\, Crawley\, RH10 9UY. Parking is free: approach the barrier at the carpark and then let them know via intercom that you are there for Freedom Works. \nJoin 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\nTim Norwood\, Gatwick Airport Chief Planning Officer and Director of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability will present the plans for Gatwick cargo expansion.\n• Discussion: how to constructively plan and implement cargo infrastructure\, operations and landside slot booking to enable the forecast cargo growth opportunities from the Northern Runway Extension to be achieved.\n• Set up a BIFA/Gatwick working group to enable the growth plans. \nJeremy Taylor Managing Director of The Company Connector will update the meeting with information on the newly formed All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Southeast & the Gatwick Growth Gateway. \nAndy Cooke\, BIFA’s External Affairs Consultant\, will brief the meeting on the re-development of the Heathrow cargo facilities project:\n• structure and governance of the Advisory body\n• outcomes and decisions from the workshops recently held with the Transit Sheds and Hauliers\n• the Freight Forwarders workshop is planned for April: the objectives and details will be presented \n  \nWe will have updates from the BIFA team:\n• BIFA government lobbying: the key issues that BIFA are raising with government departments on behalf of our members\n• Customs\, including the Low Value Import Changes consultation with HMRC\n• Legal updates and quick reminder about the 2025 edition of BIFA’s Standard Trading Conditions\n• Ocean\, Rail and Road Policy Group updates including all the Solent Ports\, London Gateway and Felixstowe Port activities and developments\n• Sustainability: regulatory updates & sustainability news impacting our sector\n• New! BIFA AI Working Group: how BIFA is planning to advise members on the impact and adoption of AI across their business (not just Customs).\n• New BIFA bitesize e learning: 6 new modules\n• Training and future Member Events. \n  \nTo 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-8-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T130000
DTSTAMP:20251219T155608Z
CREATED:20251219T155608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T155608Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Gatwick
DESCRIPTION:New venue: Astral Towers\, Freedom Works\, Betts Way\, Crawley\, RH10 9UY. Parking is free: approach the barrier at the carpark and then let them know via intercom that you are there for Freedom Works. \nJoin 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\nTim Norwood\, Gatwick Airport Chief Planning Officer and Director of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability will present the plans for Gatwick cargo expansion.\n• Discussion: how to constructively plan and implement cargo infrastructure\, operations and landside slot booking to enable the forecast cargo growth opportunities from the Northern Runway Extension to be achieved.\n• Set up a BIFA/Gatwick working group to enable the growth plans. \nJeremy Taylor Managing Director of The Company Connector will update the meeting with information on the newly formed All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Southeast & the Gatwick Growth Gateway. \nAndy Cooke\, BIFA’s External Affairs Consultant\, will brief the meeting on the re-development of the Heathrow cargo facilities project:\n• structure and governance of the Advisory body\n• outcomes and decisions from the workshops recently held with the Transit Sheds and Hauliers\n• the Freight Forwarders workshop is planned for April: the objectives and details will be presented \n  \nWe will have updates from the BIFA team:\n• BIFA government lobbying: the key issues that BIFA are raising with government departments on behalf of our members\n• Customs\, including the Low Value Import Changes consultation with HMRC\n• Legal updates and quick reminder about the 2025 edition of BIFA’s Standard Trading Conditions\n• Ocean\, Rail and Road Policy Group updates including all the Solent Ports\, London Gateway and Felixstowe Port activities and developments\n• Sustainability: regulatory updates & sustainability news impacting our sector\n• New! BIFA AI Working Group: how BIFA is planning to advise members on the impact and adoption of AI across their business (not just Customs).\n• New BIFA bitesize e learning: 6 new modules\n• Training and future Member Events. \n  \nTo 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-8/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T130000
DTSTAMP:20251209T143941Z
CREATED:20251209T143941Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Liverpool
DESCRIPTION:NEW DATE – This meeting will now take place on the 24th of March \nJoin 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 \nColin Lavelle from Hill Dickinson speaking about Middle East end of Voyage notices for Gulf Bound Vessels \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  \nTo attend this meeting\, 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-10/
LOCATION:Freedom Logistics International Limited
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T130000
DTSTAMP:20251209T143941Z
CREATED:20251209T143941Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Liverpool
DESCRIPTION:NEW DATE – This meeting will now take place on the 24th of March \nJoin 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 \nColin Lavelle from Hill Dickinson speaking about Middle East end of Voyage notices for Gulf Bound Vessels \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  \nTo attend this meeting\, 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-10-2/
LOCATION:Freedom Logistics International Limited
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T123000
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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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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 - 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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UID:22753-1776769200-1776776400@dev.bifa.org
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
CREATED: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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T130000
DTSTAMP:20251208T154908Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Anglia
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 the perfect forum for you to share your views on these topics with fellow members\, local stakeholders and the BIFA team. \n  \nExternal Speaker Topics\nJohn Coups and Gemma Thompson – Port of Felixstowe\nThere will be an update on current operations at the port\, including the introduction of new services. \nAngie Heaney – Suffolk New College\nAngie will advise members on current course updates followed by a live survey of the staffing needs and skill requirements of our members – present and future. \nShawn Fellingham and Patricia Belsham – Border Security Command / Home Office Intelligence\nShawn and Patricia will give update on Operation Pandora. \nKieran Rodwell – MCP Plc\nKieran will update us on the forthcoming upgrades to their CSP. This is a great opportunity for you to share any feedback and questions around the system. \nRichard Jacobs and Dale Weeding – Felixstowe Port Health\nDale will share the latest news on any changes expected in the coming weeks. Another great opportunity to share your feedback and questions. \nJason Flower – Felixstowe Port Users Association\nJason will once again be sharing news relating to the Port and inviting you to the FPUA’s forthcoming charity Golf event in May. \nA senior officer from Felixstowe/Harwich Border Force will also be in attendance to discuss operational challenges and seek your feedback. \n  \nAdditional BIFA Topics\nWe will also be discussing: \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 register your attendance at this meeting\, please register HERE! \nFor further information about this meeting\, please 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-10-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T130000
DTSTAMP:20251208T154908Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T154908Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Anglia
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 the perfect forum for you to share your views on these topics with fellow members\, local stakeholders and the BIFA team. \n  \nExternal Speaker Topics\nJohn Coups and Gemma Thompson – Port of Felixstowe\nThere will be an update on current operations at the port\, including the introduction of new services. \nAngie Heaney – Suffolk New College\nAngie will advise members on current course updates followed by a live survey of the staffing needs and skill requirements of our members – present and future. \nShawn Fellingham and Patricia Belsham – Border Security Command / Home Office Intelligence\nShawn and Patricia will give update on Operation Pandora. \nKieran Rodwell – MCP Plc\nKieran will update us on the forthcoming upgrades to their CSP. This is a great opportunity for you to share any feedback and questions around the system. \nRichard Jacobs and Dale Weeding – Felixstowe Port Health\nDale will share the latest news on any changes expected in the coming weeks. Another great opportunity to share your feedback and questions. \nJason Flower – Felixstowe Port Users Association\nJason will once again be sharing news relating to the Port and inviting you to the FPUA’s forthcoming charity Golf event in May. \nA senior officer from Felixstowe/Harwich Border Force will also be in attendance to discuss operational challenges and seek your feedback. \n  \nAdditional BIFA Topics\nWe will also be discussing: \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 register your attendance at this meeting\, please register HERE! \nFor further information about this meeting\, please 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-10/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T170000
DTSTAMP:20251219T162746Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Solent
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\nAndy Cooke\, BIFA’s external affairs consultant and Mark Bellis\, BT’s head of strategy and product development\, will be updating us on the Air Cargo Community Advisory Body. \nAndy and Mark will share the next steps and implications for our members\, with regards to the new version of the Advanced Information System (AIS). They will also share the outcomes from the recent workshop. \nRichard Steeples from Border Force will update on Safety and Security – members are encouraged to ask any questions they may have. \nSteve Harris from the South Hampshire College Group will share the latest government-funded training and qualification opportunities. \nAlan Wilkins from MecariRisk Insurers will talk through the latest cargo insurance issues and developments\, plus how to position insurance under BIFA’s terms \n  \nAdditional BIFA Topics\nWe will also be discussing: \n• BIFA’s new AI 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 impacting this region and others\n• BIFA government lobbying: the key issues that BIFA is raising with government departments\n• Training & Development: the latest modules available to members via BIFA Bitesize e-Learning and access to the online portal\n• BIFA Member Engagement: Forthcoming member events as well as the Young Forwarder Network Patronage scheme.\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  \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-solent-10/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Solent
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\nAndy Cooke\, BIFA’s external affairs consultant and Mark Bellis\, BT’s head of strategy and product development\, will be updating us on the Air Cargo Community Advisory Body. \nAndy and Mark will share the next steps and implications for our members\, with regards to the new version of the Advanced Information System (AIS). They will also share the outcomes from the recent workshop. \nRichard Steeples from Border Force will update on Safety and Security – members are encouraged to ask any questions they may have. \nSteve Harris from the South Hampshire College Group will share the latest government-funded training and qualification opportunities. \nAlan Wilkins from MecariRisk Insurers will talk through the latest cargo insurance issues and developments\, plus how to position insurance under BIFA’s terms \n  \nAdditional BIFA Topics\nWe will also be discussing: \n• BIFA’s new AI 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 impacting this region and others\n• BIFA government lobbying: the key issues that BIFA is raising with government departments\n• Training & Development: the latest modules available to members via BIFA Bitesize e-Learning and access to the online portal\n• BIFA Member Engagement: Forthcoming member events as well as the Young Forwarder Network Patronage scheme.\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  \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-solent-10-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T130000
DTSTAMP:20251218T140703Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting & Port Tour - Liverpool
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\, local industry stakeholders and the BIFA team. \nAt this event\, we are also offering our members a guided tour of the Seaforth Container Terminal at the Port of Liverpool\, which will be taking place after the meeting! \n  \nExternal Speaker Topics\nRepresentatives from Peel Ports will be delivering a presentation on local port operations and developments. \n  \nAdditional BIFA Topics\n• BIFA Business Leaders Forum: if you missed our recent event in London\, we will provide an overview on the topics that were covered \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• 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• 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  \nTo attend this meeting\, register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative\, Andrew Melton (a.melton@bifa.org) \nConfirm your participation in the port tour when registering for this meeting online. \nYou must bring valid photo ID (photocard driving licence or passport) to attend the tour. No ID\, no access \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-liverpool-11/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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UID:24776-1781688600-1781701200@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting & Port Tour - Liverpool
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\, local industry stakeholders and the BIFA team. \nAt this event\, we are also offering our members a guided tour of the Seaforth Container Terminal at the Port of Liverpool\, which will be taking place after the meeting! \n  \nExternal Speaker Topics\nRepresentatives from Peel Ports will be delivering a presentation on local port operations and developments. \n  \nAdditional BIFA Topics\n• BIFA Business Leaders Forum: if you missed our recent event in London\, we will provide an overview on the topics that were covered \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• 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• 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  \nTo attend this meeting\, register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative\, Andrew Melton (a.melton@bifa.org) \nConfirm your participation in the port tour when registering for this meeting online. \nYou must bring valid photo ID (photocard driving licence or passport) to attend the tour. No ID\, no access \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-liverpool-11-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Manchester
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\, local industry stakeholders and the BIFA team \n  \nExternal Speaker Topics\nWe will have a guest speaker from the Institute of Export updating members on the changes to the TSS. \n  \nAdditional BIFA Topics\nBIFA Business Leaders Forum: if you missed our recent event in London\, we will provide an overview on the topics that were covered \nBIFA’s new AI and Technology Working Group: how BIFA is planning to advise members on the impact and adoption of AI across their business. \nCustoms\, Air\, Road\, Rail\, Maritime and Sustainability updates: key insights from the latest BIFA policy group meetings \nTraining & Development: the latest modules available to members via BIFA Bitesize e-Learning and access to the BIFA website portal. \nBIFA Member Engagement: Forthcoming member events \nReinvigorating 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 \nBIFA 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  \nTo attend this meeting\, 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-9/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Manchester
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\, local industry stakeholders and the BIFA team \n  \nExternal Speaker Topics\nWe will have a guest speaker from the Institute of Export updating members on the changes to the TSS. \n  \nAdditional BIFA Topics\nBIFA Business Leaders Forum: if you missed our recent event in London\, we will provide an overview on the topics that were covered \nBIFA’s new AI and Technology Working Group: how BIFA is planning to advise members on the impact and adoption of AI across their business. \nCustoms\, Air\, Road\, Rail\, Maritime and Sustainability updates: key insights from the latest BIFA policy group meetings \nTraining & Development: the latest modules available to members via BIFA Bitesize e-Learning and access to the BIFA website portal. \nBIFA Member Engagement: Forthcoming member events \nReinvigorating 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 \nBIFA 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  \nTo attend this meeting\, 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-9-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Heathrow
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\, local industry stakeholders\, and the BIFA team. \n  \nExternal Speaker Topics\nAndy Cooke\, BIFA’s external affairs consultant and Mark Bellis\, BT’s head of strategy and product development\, will be updating us on the Air Cargo Community Advisory Body. \nAndy and Mark will share the next steps and implications for our members\, with regards to the new version of the Advanced Information System (AIS). They will also share the outcomes from the recent workshop. \nRichard Steeples from Border Force will update on Safety and Security – members are encouraged to ask any questions they may have. \nSteve Freeman from RailX will present the new features of the RailX app\, the digital booking platform which enables end to end route visibility \n  \nAdditional BIFA Topics\nWe will also be discussing: \n• BIFA’s new AI 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 impacting our members\n• BIFA government lobbying: the key issues that BIFA is raising with government departments\n• Training & Development: the latest modules available to members via BIFA Bitesize e-Learning and access to the online portal\n• BIFA Member Engagement: Forthcoming member events\n• Reinvigorating the Heathrow Young Forwarder Network community: In line with our 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  \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-heathrow-10/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T140000
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UID:24789-1781791200-1781802000@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Heathrow
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\, local industry stakeholders\, and the BIFA team. \n  \nExternal Speaker Topics\nAndy Cooke\, BIFA’s external affairs consultant and Mark Bellis\, BT’s head of strategy and product development\, will be updating us on the Air Cargo Community Advisory Body. \nAndy and Mark will share the next steps and implications for our members\, with regards to the new version of the Advanced Information System (AIS). They will also share the outcomes from the recent workshop. \nRichard Steeples from Border Force will update on Safety and Security – members are encouraged to ask any questions they may have. \nSteve Freeman from RailX will present the new features of the RailX app\, the digital booking platform which enables end to end route visibility \n  \nAdditional BIFA Topics\nWe will also be discussing: \n• BIFA’s new AI 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 impacting our members\n• BIFA government lobbying: the key issues that BIFA is raising with government departments\n• Training & Development: the latest modules available to members via BIFA Bitesize e-Learning and access to the online portal\n• BIFA Member Engagement: Forthcoming member events\n• Reinvigorating the Heathrow Young Forwarder Network community: In line with our 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  \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-heathrow-10-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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