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SUMMARY:BIFA YFN - Learn\, Network\, Bowl: The YFN West London Relaunch
DESCRIPTION:Learn\, Network\, Bowl: The YFN West London Relaunch \nJoin us for an inspiring session as we re-launch the YFN in the West London region\, bringing together industry experience\, real-world lessons\, and strong networking opportunities. \nGuest speaker\, Jack Hackett\, has over 15 years of global logistics experience. Jack built a career from entry-level operations through to leading international teams across the UK\, US\, and Asia. From hands-on roles in freight forwarding and fulfilment to scaling account management functions across 30+ US locations and leading global solution design teams of 70+\, his journey offers a rare look at what it takes to grow and succeed in a fast-evolving industry. \nNow a co-founder of rapidly expanding AGS Logistics\, Jack will share the defining moments of his career — the successes\, challenges\, and lessons learned along the way. Expect honest insights into how e-commerce transformed the industry\, why client-centric thinking is everything\, and how building the right structures around customer needs drives long-term success. \n🤝 Network with like-minded professionals\n🎳 Join us for bowling after the event – a great chance to continue conversations in a relaxed\, social setting \n  \nAgenda: \n1530    Arrival & registration \n1600    Welcome and YFN Overview \n1605    Networking \n1615    Presentation from guest speaker\, Jack Hackett \n1645    Q&A \n1655    BIFA Update \n1700    Depart for Tenpin\, Feltham \n  \nPlaces are limited so secure your place and register via Eventbrite HERE and don’t forget to save this event in your calendar.
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-yfn-learn-network-bowl-the-yfn-west-london-relaunch/
CATEGORIES:Young Forwarder Network
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SUMMARY:BIFA YFN - Learn\, Network\, Bowl: The YFN West London Relaunch
DESCRIPTION:Learn\, Network\, Bowl: The YFN West London Relaunch \nJoin us for an inspiring session as we re-launch the YFN in the West London region\, bringing together industry experience\, real-world lessons\, and strong networking opportunities. \nGuest speaker\, Jack Hackett\, has over 15 years of global logistics experience. Jack built a career from entry-level operations through to leading international teams across the UK\, US\, and Asia. From hands-on roles in freight forwarding and fulfilment to scaling account management functions across 30+ US locations and leading global solution design teams of 70+\, his journey offers a rare look at what it takes to grow and succeed in a fast-evolving industry. \nNow a co-founder of rapidly expanding AGS Logistics\, Jack will share the defining moments of his career — the successes\, challenges\, and lessons learned along the way. Expect honest insights into how e-commerce transformed the industry\, why client-centric thinking is everything\, and how building the right structures around customer needs drives long-term success. \n🤝 Network with like-minded professionals\n🎳 Join us for bowling after the event – a great chance to continue conversations in a relaxed\, social setting \n  \nAgenda: \n1530    Arrival & registration \n1600    Welcome and YFN Overview \n1605    Networking \n1615    Presentation from guest speaker\, Jack Hackett \n1645    Q&A \n1655    BIFA Update \n1700    Depart for Tenpin\, Feltham \n  \nPlaces are limited so secure your place and register via Eventbrite HERE and don’t forget to save this event in your calendar.
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-yfn-learn-network-bowl-the-yfn-west-london-relaunch-2/
CATEGORIES:Young Forwarder Network
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SUMMARY:BIFA YFN NW - Live Music Logistics: Air & Ocean Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next YFN Northwest event\, featuring an exclusive insight into the world of large-scale live music events logistics. \nGlobal Motion\, a specialist ‘live events’ logistics provider with over 20 years of experience\, has supported global tours for some of the biggest names in music – including Ed Sheeran and Coldplay. \nSenior Project Manager\, John Corr\, will give a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges facing large-scale global tour logistics\, offering a fascinating insight into this fast-paced and complex sector. He will also give an insight into Carnets and the important role they play. \nThis event will provide a great opportunity to broaden your knowledge and connect with others in the industry. \nTo attend this event\, please register HERE
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-yfn-nw-live-music-logistics-air-ocean-challenges-2/
CATEGORIES:Young Forwarder Network
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SUMMARY:BIFA YFN NW - Live Music Logistics: Air & Ocean Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next YFN Northwest event\, featuring an exclusive insight into the world of large-scale live music events logistics. \nGlobal Motion\, a specialist ‘live events’ logistics provider with over 20 years of experience\, has supported global tours for some of the biggest names in music – including Ed Sheeran and Coldplay. \nSenior Project Manager\, John Corr\, will give a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges facing large-scale global tour logistics\, offering a fascinating insight into this fast-paced and complex sector. He will also give an insight into Carnets and the important role they play. \nThis event will provide a great opportunity to broaden your knowledge and connect with others in the industry. \nTo attend this event\, please register HERE
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-yfn-nw-live-music-logistics-air-ocean-challenges/
CATEGORIES:Young Forwarder Network
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SUMMARY:BIFA YFN - Port Tour of DP World London Gateway
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at a large container port? \nInvite one of your young colleagues to join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of DP World London Gateway – the UK’s most advanced port and integrated logistics hub. \nLondon Gateway’s highly productive deep-water berths are built to handle the world’s largest vessels and its state-of-the-art technology means that it can do this in the safest\, most reliable and efficient way. \nThis three-hour interactive session will cover all aspects of landside and ship-side activity\, including an outside terminal port tour to see container ships\, trucks and rail freight in operation. \nIn addition to exploring the operational element\, delegates will also leave with an appreciation of the investment taking place in an ever-changing marketplace as ships get bigger and bigger. \nThere will be an opportunity for delegates to field questions and take part in some interactive learning as well. \n  \nAGENDA \n10:45 – 11:00 Arrive at reception\, registration \n11:00 – 11:10 Welcome\, introductions and networking \n11:10 – 11:40 DP World London Gateway overview \n11:40 – 13:30 Outside port tour landside/shipside \n13:30 – 14:00 Return to terminal\, Q&As\, buffet lunch \n  \nIMPORTANT INFORMATION \n\nNumbers are restricted to 30\, so only register if you know you can make it.\nYou must bring valid photo ID for access to the port. No photo ID\, no entry!\nThis is a working port and attendees are expected to follow health and safety instructions.\n\n✨ Spaces are limited – to ensure fairness to all our BIFA members\, we can only accept two bookings per company. \nThis FREE event is ONLY open to employees (under the age of 32 or new to the industry) of BIFA member companies. You can find out if your company is a BIFA member HERE. \nYour attendance is only confirmed by registering via Eventbrite. Remember to save this event in your calendar after booking a ticket. \nTo attend this event\, please register HERE
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-yfn-port-tour-of-dp-world-london-gateway/
LOCATION:DP World London Gateway Head Office\, Stanford-Le-Hope
CATEGORIES:Young Forwarder Network
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SUMMARY:BIFA YFN - Port Tour of DP World London Gateway
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at a large container port? \nInvite one of your young colleagues to join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of DP World London Gateway – the UK’s most advanced port and integrated logistics hub. \nLondon Gateway’s highly productive deep-water berths are built to handle the world’s largest vessels and its state-of-the-art technology means that it can do this in the safest\, most reliable and efficient way. \nThis three-hour interactive session will cover all aspects of landside and ship-side activity\, including an outside terminal port tour to see container ships\, trucks and rail freight in operation. \nIn addition to exploring the operational element\, delegates will also leave with an appreciation of the investment taking place in an ever-changing marketplace as ships get bigger and bigger. \nThere will be an opportunity for delegates to field questions and take part in some interactive learning as well. \n  \nAGENDA \n10:45 – 11:00 Arrive at reception\, registration \n11:00 – 11:10 Welcome\, introductions and networking \n11:10 – 11:40 DP World London Gateway overview \n11:40 – 13:30 Outside port tour landside/shipside \n13:30 – 14:00 Return to terminal\, Q&As\, buffet lunch \n  \nIMPORTANT INFORMATION \n\nNumbers are restricted to 30\, so only register if you know you can make it.\nYou must bring valid photo ID for access to the port. No photo ID\, no entry!\nThis is a working port and attendees are expected to follow health and safety instructions.\n\n✨ Spaces are limited – to ensure fairness to all our BIFA members\, we can only accept two bookings per company. \nThis FREE event is ONLY open to employees (under the age of 32 or new to the industry) of BIFA member companies. You can find out if your company is a BIFA member HERE. \nYour attendance is only confirmed by registering via Eventbrite. Remember to save this event in your calendar after booking a ticket. \nTo attend this event\, please register HERE
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-yfn-port-tour-of-dp-world-london-gateway-2/
LOCATION:DP World London Gateway Head Office\, Stanford-Le-Hope
CATEGORIES:Young Forwarder Network
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SUMMARY:BIFA Virtual YFN - The Future of Temporary Imports: e-Carnets
DESCRIPTION:Following the successful conclusion of trials\, the planned two-year global roll-out of e-Carnets will officially begin on 1st June. \ne-Carnets will become the primary method for managing temporary imports between the UK\, EU\, Switzerland\, and Norway – marking a significant step forward in modernising cross-border trade processes. \nOur guest speaker\, John Corr of Global Motion\, will share practical insights and an industry perspective on the transition\, covering: \n\nHow the new application process will work\nKey changes to presenting e-Carnets to customs\nHow e-Carnets will be used alongside physical carnets during the transition period\n\nJoin us as we explore what this shift means for businesses and how to prepare for the move towards full global e-Carnet adoption. \nTo attend this event\, please register HERE
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-virtual-yfn-the-future-of-temporary-imports-e-carnets-2/
CATEGORIES:Young Forwarder Network
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SUMMARY:BIFA Virtual YFN - The Future of Temporary Imports: e-Carnets
DESCRIPTION:Following the successful conclusion of trials\, the planned two-year global roll-out of e-Carnets will officially begin on 1st June. \ne-Carnets will become the primary method for managing temporary imports between the UK\, EU\, Switzerland\, and Norway – marking a significant step forward in modernising cross-border trade processes. \nOur guest speaker\, John Corr of Global Motion\, will share practical insights and an industry perspective on the transition\, covering: \n\nHow the new application process will work\nKey changes to presenting e-Carnets to customs\nHow e-Carnets will be used alongside physical carnets during the transition period\n\nJoin us as we explore what this shift means for businesses and how to prepare for the move towards full global e-Carnet adoption. \nTo attend this event\, please register HERE
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-virtual-yfn-the-future-of-temporary-imports-e-carnets/
CATEGORIES:Young Forwarder Network
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