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SUMMARY:UCH x BIFA Summer Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:UCH Logistics in Manchester is hosting a summer networking event on Friday 24th July. Starting at 3pm\, the event will be taking place at UCH’s offices at the Stanley Green Trading Estate in Cheadle. \nFreight forwarders\, handlers and operations teams working for BIFA members are welcome to attend. \nIf you’d like to attend this event\, register HERE
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/uch-x-bifa-summer-networking-event-2/
CATEGORIES:Seasonal Events
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UID:24146-1784905200-1784923200@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:UCH x BIFA Summer Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:UCH Logistics in Manchester is hosting a summer networking event on Friday 24th July. Starting at 3pm\, the event will be taking place at UCH’s offices at the Stanley Green Trading Estate in Cheadle. \nFreight forwarders\, handlers and operations teams working for BIFA members are welcome to attend. \nIf you’d like to attend this event\, register HERE
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/uch-x-bifa-summer-networking-event/
CATEGORIES:Seasonal Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="BIFA Events Team":MAILTO:bifaevents@bifa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T133000
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Gatwick
DESCRIPTION:5th Floor – Destinations Place\, South Terminal\, Gatwick Airport\, RH6 0NP \n\nEnter South Terminal\nHead towards lifts beside domestic arrivals (near Ryanair check-in) and take lift to 5th floor of South Terminal\nTurn left and enter reception area\nCheck In with reception\nRoom for meeting will be in the reception area\n\nSouth Terminal parking – use the lower-level forecourt accessed via Airport Way\, receptionist should be able to give voucher that will cover parking. \n  \nJoin us and shape the plans for cargo growth at Gatwick Airport! \nThe key part of this particular meeting will be to discuss and agree the structure and approach of a BIFA/Gatwick Airport working group that will enable all parties to be ready to maximise the cargo growth driven by the planned extension of the Northern Runway. \nAll BIFA members are welcome to attend\, irrespective of their base location and position in their organisation – if you have a business interest in this region\, please come along! \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  \nGuest Speakers\nBen Lomax (Senior property asset manager) and Richard Owens (Senior business development manager) from Gatwick Airport \nAndy Cooke (External affairs consultant) from BIFA and Mark Bellis (Head of strategy and product development) from BT\nAndy and Mark will be attending to ensure that the Advanced Information System and ACC Advisory Body will be proactive contributors to the Gatwick growth plans. \nAndy will also update us on the Heathrow cargo community plan. This plan will implement the new version of the Advanced Information System (AIS) to improve landside efficiency. This will include the outcomes and decisions from the recent workshop held with BIFA members. \n  \nAdditional Meeting Topics\n• Air\, Ocean\, Rail and Road Policy Group updates: including GHA engagement\, our dialogue with the CAA and news from the Solent Ports\, London Gateway and Felixstowe\n• BIFA AI Working Group: update on content and future areas of focus.\n• Customs: including CDS Import/Export\, Trade Feedback on Voluntary Disclosure and Post Clearance Amendments\n• BIFA government lobbying: the key issues that BIFA are raising with government departments on behalf of our members\n• Sustainability: regulatory updates & sustainability news impacting our sector\n• Training update: including BIFA bitesize eLearning modules\n• Upcoming 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\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-gatwick-12-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T133000
DTSTAMP:20260619T095846Z
CREATED:20260619T095846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T095846Z
UID:24089-1784113200-1784122200@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Gatwick
DESCRIPTION:5th Floor – Destinations Place\, South Terminal\, Gatwick Airport\, RH6 0NP \n\nEnter South Terminal\nHead towards lifts beside domestic arrivals (near Ryanair check-in) and take lift to 5th floor of South Terminal\nTurn left and enter reception area\nCheck In with reception\nRoom for meeting will be in the reception area\n\nSouth Terminal parking – use the lower-level forecourt accessed via Airport Way\, receptionist should be able to give voucher that will cover parking. \n  \nJoin us and shape the plans for cargo growth at Gatwick Airport! \nThe key part of this particular meeting will be to discuss and agree the structure and approach of a BIFA/Gatwick Airport working group that will enable all parties to be ready to maximise the cargo growth driven by the planned extension of the Northern Runway. \nAll BIFA members are welcome to attend\, irrespective of their base location and position in their organisation – if you have a business interest in this region\, please come along! \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  \nGuest Speakers\nBen Lomax (Senior property asset manager) and Richard Owens (Senior business development manager) from Gatwick Airport \nAndy Cooke (External affairs consultant) from BIFA and Mark Bellis (Head of strategy and product development) from BT\nAndy and Mark will be attending to ensure that the Advanced Information System and ACC Advisory Body will be proactive contributors to the Gatwick growth plans. \nAndy will also update us on the Heathrow cargo community plan. This plan will implement the new version of the Advanced Information System (AIS) to improve landside efficiency. This will include the outcomes and decisions from the recent workshop held with BIFA members. \n  \nAdditional Meeting Topics\n• Air\, Ocean\, Rail and Road Policy Group updates: including GHA engagement\, our dialogue with the CAA and news from the Solent Ports\, London Gateway and Felixstowe\n• BIFA AI Working Group: update on content and future areas of focus.\n• Customs: including CDS Import/Export\, Trade Feedback on Voluntary Disclosure and Post Clearance Amendments\n• BIFA government lobbying: the key issues that BIFA are raising with government departments on behalf of our members\n• Sustainability: regulatory updates & sustainability news impacting our sector\n• Training update: including BIFA bitesize eLearning modules\n• Upcoming 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\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-gatwick-12/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T114500
DTSTAMP:20260624T124507Z
CREATED:20260624T124507Z
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UID:24826-1784113200-1784115900@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA Virtual YFN - Aligning your Values for Fulfilment and Impact
DESCRIPTION:Mandy Deakin-Snell is an international supply chain consultant\, executive coach and industry speaker with over 30 years’ experience in global logistics and e-commerce networks. Having held senior leadership roles including positions with DPD and the Geopost Group\, she now advises organisations on supply chain strategy\, leadership and operational performance. \nMandy is the founder of MDS Alignment and Head of NeX Academy\, where she leads initiatives focused on developing future supply chain and e-commerce talent. She is passionate about helping organisations inspire the next generation of professionals and build the leadership capability needed to navigate increasingly complex global supply chains. \n  \nBy the end of this session you will:\n• Understand what intrinsic values are\no How they shape your perception/motivation\n• Know the impact of misalignment with your values\no How this can affect you personally and professionally\n• Learn the importance of self-regulation for your well-being\n• Leave with one clear shift or decision you can act on \n  \nThis event is ONLY open to BIFA member employees aged 32 or under\, or new to the industry. You can find out if your company is a BIFA member HERE\nYour attendance is only confirmed by registering via MS Teams. Remember to save this event in your calendar after booking a ticket! \nTo attend this event\, register HERE
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-virtual-yfn-aligning-your-values-for-fulfilment-and-impact-2/
CATEGORIES:Young Forwarder Network
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T114500
DTSTAMP:20260624T124507Z
CREATED:20260624T124507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T124507Z
UID:24108-1784113200-1784115900@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA Virtual YFN - Aligning your Values for Fulfilment and Impact
DESCRIPTION:Mandy Deakin-Snell is an international supply chain consultant\, executive coach and industry speaker with over 30 years’ experience in global logistics and e-commerce networks. Having held senior leadership roles including positions with DPD and the Geopost Group\, she now advises organisations on supply chain strategy\, leadership and operational performance. \nMandy is the founder of MDS Alignment and Head of NeX Academy\, where she leads initiatives focused on developing future supply chain and e-commerce talent. She is passionate about helping organisations inspire the next generation of professionals and build the leadership capability needed to navigate increasingly complex global supply chains. \n  \nBy the end of this session you will:\n• Understand what intrinsic values are\no How they shape your perception/motivation\n• Know the impact of misalignment with your values\no How this can affect you personally and professionally\n• Learn the importance of self-regulation for your well-being\n• Leave with one clear shift or decision you can act on \n  \nThis event is ONLY open to BIFA member employees aged 32 or under\, or new to the industry. You can find out if your company is a BIFA member HERE\nYour attendance is only confirmed by registering via MS Teams. Remember to save this event in your calendar after booking a ticket! \nTo attend this event\, register HERE
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-virtual-yfn-aligning-your-values-for-fulfilment-and-impact/
CATEGORIES:Young Forwarder Network
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T152329Z
CREATED:20260515T152329Z
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SUMMARY:Multimodal 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \nMultimodal 2026 takes place at the NEC Birmingham from Tuesday 30th June – Thursday 2nd July and many of the BIFA team will be present\, meeting members and other contacts. \nVisit Multimodal 2026\nRegister here to attend the exhibition as a visitor where you will have access to over 300 exhibitors\, an extensive programme of seminars in three theatres and the opportunity to network throughout the event. \nPhotos from Multimodal 2025\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWho will be at Multimodal 2026? \nClick here to view the list of exhibitors. \n 
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/multimodal-2026-2/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T152329Z
CREATED:20260515T152329Z
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UID:23838-1782813600-1783004400@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:Multimodal 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \nMultimodal 2026 takes place at the NEC Birmingham from Tuesday 30th June – Thursday 2nd July and many of the BIFA team will be present\, meeting members and other contacts. \nVisit Multimodal 2026\nRegister here to attend the exhibition as a visitor where you will have access to over 300 exhibitors\, an extensive programme of seminars in three theatres and the opportunity to network throughout the event. \nPhotos from Multimodal 2025\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWho will be at Multimodal 2026? \nClick here to view the list of exhibitors. \n 
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/multimodal-2026/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T130000
DTSTAMP:20260304T121723Z
CREATED:20260304T121723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T121723Z
UID:24801-1782383400-1782392400@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - London East
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  \nPlanned External Speakers\nRepresentatives from the following organisations/local authorities will be in attendance to deliver updates on local developments: \nDP World\nBorder Force’s International Trade Team\nAnimal and Plant Health Agency\nCity of London Port Health \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-london-east-12-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T130000
DTSTAMP:20260304T121723Z
CREATED:20260304T121723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T121723Z
UID:23306-1782383400-1782392400@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - London East
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  \nPlanned External Speakers\nRepresentatives from the following organisations/local authorities will be in attendance to deliver updates on local developments: \nDP World\nBorder Force’s International Trade Team\nAnimal and Plant Health Agency\nCity of London Port Health \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-london-east-12/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T082804Z
CREATED:20260416T082804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T082804Z
UID:23657-1782381600-1782390600@dev.bifa.org
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 cover 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-7/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T082804Z
CREATED:20260416T082804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T082804Z
UID:24814-1782381600-1782390600@dev.bifa.org
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 cover 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-7-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T141500
DTSTAMP:20260521T103012Z
CREATED:20260521T103012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T103012Z
UID:23884-1782307800-1782310500@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA Virtual YFN - Sustainable Freight: Real Solutions & What's Next
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next Virtual YFN event\, Sustainable Freight: Real Solutions & What’s Next\, with Sam Warren\, Sustainability Manager at Woodland Group. \nSam leads Woodland Group’s journey towards net-zero and oversees its Sustainable Supply Chain Solutions programme\, helping customers reduce carbon emissions across their transport supply chains. Since 2024\, he has also chaired BIFA’s Sustainable Logistics Policy Group\, supporting positive environmental progress across the UK freight industry. \nIn this session\, Sam will explore what sustainability looks like in the freight sector today\, share practical examples of how businesses can implement sustainable solutions\, and highlight initiatives already being delivered at Woodland Group. He will also provide an update on the latest discussions from the Sustainable Logistics Policy Group\, offering insight into how key sustainability topics are progressing across the UK industry. \n  \nTo attend this event\, register HERE
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-virtual-yfn-sustainable-freight-real-solutions-whats-next/
CATEGORIES:Young Forwarder Network
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T141500
DTSTAMP:20260521T103012Z
CREATED:20260521T103012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T103012Z
UID:24821-1782307800-1782310500@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA Virtual YFN - Sustainable Freight: Real Solutions & What's Next
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next Virtual YFN event\, Sustainable Freight: Real Solutions & What’s Next\, with Sam Warren\, Sustainability Manager at Woodland Group. \nSam leads Woodland Group’s journey towards net-zero and oversees its Sustainable Supply Chain Solutions programme\, helping customers reduce carbon emissions across their transport supply chains. Since 2024\, he has also chaired BIFA’s Sustainable Logistics Policy Group\, supporting positive environmental progress across the UK freight industry. \nIn this session\, Sam will explore what sustainability looks like in the freight sector today\, share practical examples of how businesses can implement sustainable solutions\, and highlight initiatives already being delivered at Woodland Group. He will also provide an update on the latest discussions from the Sustainable Logistics Policy Group\, offering insight into how key sustainability topics are progressing across the UK industry. \n  \nTo attend this event\, register HERE
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-virtual-yfn-sustainable-freight-real-solutions-whats-next-2/
CATEGORIES:Young Forwarder Network
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T134523Z
CREATED:20260409T134523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T134523Z
UID:23610-1782293400-1782306000@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - West Midlands
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\nRepresentatives from the Felixstowe Port Operations team will be delivering an update on current operations and future developments. \nAs your regional representative\, I will also be running a workshop to discuss the key industry issues impacting BIFA members across our region \n  \nBIFA Topics\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  \nThe meeting will be followed by a buffet lunch\, and free admission into the National Motorcycle Museum \nTo attend this meeting\, register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative\, Steve Murray (s.murray@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-3/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T134523Z
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UID:24811-1782293400-1782306000@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - West Midlands
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\nRepresentatives from the Felixstowe Port Operations team will be delivering an update on current operations and future developments. \nAs your regional representative\, I will also be running a workshop to discuss the key industry issues impacting BIFA members across our region \n  \nBIFA Topics\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  \nThe meeting will be followed by a buffet lunch\, and free admission into the National Motorcycle Museum \nTo attend this meeting\, register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative\, Steve Murray (s.murray@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-3-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T163000
DTSTAMP:20260526T144748Z
CREATED:20260526T144748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T144748Z
UID:23895-1782226800-1782232200@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA Member Webinar - Navigating the UK ETS Maritime Expansion: What Freight Forwarders Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Join BIFA and maritime data experts Searoutes for an exclusive member webinar on the upcoming expansion of the UK ETS to domestic maritime. The webinar will cover the new regulatory requirements\, the commercial impact\, and how freight forwarders can utilise data within their operations. \nHosted by BIFA with presenter: Jocelyn Hansen\,VP of Sales at Searoutes. \nTo attend the webinar\, register here. \nThis event is open to personnel of BIFA Members only. \n 
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-member-webinar-navigating-the-uk-ets-maritime-expansion-what-freight-forwarders-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Maltacourt Ltd
CATEGORIES:Member webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T163000
DTSTAMP:20260526T144748Z
CREATED:20260526T144748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T144748Z
UID:24822-1782226800-1782232200@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA Member Webinar - Navigating the UK ETS Maritime Expansion: What Freight Forwarders Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Join BIFA and maritime data experts Searoutes for an exclusive member webinar on the upcoming expansion of the UK ETS to domestic maritime. The webinar will cover the new regulatory requirements\, the commercial impact\, and how freight forwarders can utilise data within their operations. \nHosted by BIFA with presenter: Jocelyn Hansen\,VP of Sales at Searoutes. \nTo attend the webinar\, register here. \nThis event is open to personnel of BIFA Members only. \n 
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-member-webinar-navigating-the-uk-ets-maritime-expansion-what-freight-forwarders-need-to-know-2/
LOCATION:Maltacourt Ltd
CATEGORIES:Member webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T133154Z
CREATED:20260409T133154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T133154Z
UID:23602-1782207000-1782219600@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - East Midlands
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\nAdam Andrews and Miles Pattison from East Midlands Airport will share an update on the airport’s operations and the current developments. \nAndy Cooke\, BIFA’s external affairs consultant will be updating us on the Air Cargo Community Advisory Body. Andy 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. \nAs your regional representative\, I will also be running a workshop to discuss the key industry issues impacting BIFA members across our region. \n  \nBIFA Topics\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\, Steve Murray (s.murray@bifa.org) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-east-midlands-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T133154Z
CREATED:20260409T133154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T133154Z
UID:24810-1782207000-1782219600@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - East Midlands
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\nAdam Andrews and Miles Pattison from East Midlands Airport will share an update on the airport’s operations and the current developments. \nAndy Cooke\, BIFA’s external affairs consultant will be updating us on the Air Cargo Community Advisory Body. Andy 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. \nAs your regional representative\, I will also be running a workshop to discuss the key industry issues impacting BIFA members across our region. \n  \nBIFA Topics\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\, Steve Murray (s.murray@bifa.org) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-east-midlands-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T130000
DTSTAMP:20251218T141543Z
CREATED:20251218T141543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T141543Z
UID:22713-1782207000-1782219600@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Yorkshire & 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  \nExternal Speaker Topics\nRepresentatives from the Home Office will be sharing a presentation on freight crime and the work of Operation PANDORA. Expect a fascinating and interactive insight to this growing issue being combated by Government departments such as Border Force\, Counter Terrorism Police\, HMRC and the National Crime Agency. \n  \nAdditional BIFA Topics\n\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.\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\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\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 register your attendance at this meeting\, please register HERE! \nFor further information about this meeting\, please 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-5/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T130000
DTSTAMP:20251218T141543Z
CREATED:20251218T141543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T141543Z
UID:24778-1782207000-1782219600@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Yorkshire & 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  \nExternal Speaker Topics\nRepresentatives from the Home Office will be sharing a presentation on freight crime and the work of Operation PANDORA. Expect a fascinating and interactive insight to this growing issue being combated by Government departments such as Border Force\, Counter Terrorism Police\, HMRC and the National Crime Agency. \n  \nAdditional BIFA Topics\n\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.\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\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\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 register your attendance at this meeting\, please register HERE! \nFor further information about this meeting\, please 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-5-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T130000
DTSTAMP:20251208T155253Z
CREATED:20251208T155253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T155253Z
UID:24762-1782207000-1782219600@dev.bifa.org
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\, local industry stakeholders\, and the BIFA team. \n  \nExternal Speaker Topics (Provisional)\nGill McIver from Ashford Port Health will update us on the Sevington BCP. \nA representative from Dover Port Health will update us on the operating procedures at Dover. \nTim Mayes\, Commercial manager at the Port of Dover will advise on the latest news on local developments. \nMatthew Grigor from Getlink/Eurotunnel will advise on the latest news and developments at the tunnel. \nAlan Jackson from Martintrux will provide a presentation on OPR and Rules of Origin. \n  \nAdditional BIFA Topics\nDirector general Steve Parker will also be in attendance to discuss: \n• Customs\, Air\, Road\, Rail\, Maritime and Sustainability updates: key insights from the latest BIFA policy group meetings\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• 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\, Richard Catt (r.catt@bifa.org) \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-10-2/
LOCATION:Dover Marina Hotel\, Dover Waterfront\, Dover\, CT17 9BP
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T130000
DTSTAMP:20251208T155253Z
CREATED:20251208T155253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T155253Z
UID:22594-1782207000-1782219600@dev.bifa.org
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\, local industry stakeholders\, and the BIFA team. \n  \nExternal Speaker Topics (Provisional)\nGill McIver from Ashford Port Health will update us on the Sevington BCP. \nA representative from Dover Port Health will update us on the operating procedures at Dover. \nTim Mayes\, Commercial manager at the Port of Dover will advise on the latest news on local developments. \nMatthew Grigor from Getlink/Eurotunnel will advise on the latest news and developments at the tunnel. \nAlan Jackson from Martintrux will provide a presentation on OPR and Rules of Origin. \n  \nAdditional BIFA Topics\nDirector general Steve Parker will also be in attendance to discuss: \n• Customs\, Air\, Road\, Rail\, Maritime and Sustainability updates: key insights from the latest BIFA policy group meetings\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• 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\, Richard Catt (r.catt@bifa.org) \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-10/
LOCATION:Dover Marina Hotel\, Dover Waterfront\, Dover\, CT17 9BP
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T170000
DTSTAMP:20251224T092034Z
CREATED:20251224T092034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T092034Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T170000
DTSTAMP:20251224T092034Z
CREATED:20251224T092034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T092034Z
UID:22779-1781791200-1781802000@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/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T130000
DTSTAMP:20251218T141046Z
CREATED:20251218T141046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T141046Z
UID:24777-1781775000-1781787600@dev.bifa.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T130000
DTSTAMP:20251218T141046Z
CREATED:20251218T141046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T141046Z
UID:22711-1781775000-1781787600@dev.bifa.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T093000
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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-11-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T130000
DTSTAMP:20251218T140703Z
CREATED:20251218T140703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T140703Z
UID:22709-1781688600-1781701200@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/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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