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SUMMARY:Cancelled - BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Liverpool
DESCRIPTION:This meeting has been cancelled. \nThe next Liverpool meeting will be held on the 21st of January 2025
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-liverpool-5-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:Cancelled - BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Liverpool
DESCRIPTION:This meeting has been cancelled. \nThe next Liverpool meeting will be held on the 21st of January 2025
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-liverpool-5/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - London East
DESCRIPTION:NEW VENUE – Please note\, this meeting will now take place at Holiday Inn Basildon \nJoin us at the event for updates and discussions about the key issues impacting your business and to share your views with fellow members\, our guest speakers and the BIFA team. \nGuest Speakers:\n➔ Trading Standards\, Corporate Services – We will be joined by Clare Cunningham\, Lead Officer – London Gateway\, Tilbury\, Purfleet & any ETSF in the Thurrock area \n➔ You will also hear an update from CNS – Daniel O’Sullivan\, Commercial Business Manager \n➔ We will also be joined by Russell Owen\, Higher Officer International Trade\, Border Force\, to update you on the latest activity regarding the borders \n➔ Update from City of London Port Health – Steve Higgon\, Port Health Officer \nAdditional Topics:\nAs well as the topics of our guest speakers\, BIFA will also be providing you with the latest updates on:\n➔ Customs: Update on HMRC\, CDS\, ENS\, S&S\n➔ Surface (Ocean and Road): Current maritime market state\n➔ Legal & Insurance matters\n➔ Environment & Sustainability: Planned legislation and implications\n➔ Training & Development: Plans for 2025\n➔ Young Forwarder Network \nTea\, coffee and snacks will be available before and after the meeting\, as well as a buffet lunch\, giving members an opportunity to network with fellow attendees. \nFor further information\, please contact your Regional Consultant to BIFA\, Paul Newman at paul@pnauk.com \nIf you would like to attend this session\, please book HERE \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-london-east-3-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - London East
DESCRIPTION:NEW VENUE – Please note\, this meeting will now take place at Holiday Inn Basildon \nJoin us at the event for updates and discussions about the key issues impacting your business and to share your views with fellow members\, our guest speakers and the BIFA team. \nGuest Speakers:\n➔ Trading Standards\, Corporate Services – We will be joined by Clare Cunningham\, Lead Officer – London Gateway\, Tilbury\, Purfleet & any ETSF in the Thurrock area \n➔ You will also hear an update from CNS – Daniel O’Sullivan\, Commercial Business Manager \n➔ We will also be joined by Russell Owen\, Higher Officer International Trade\, Border Force\, to update you on the latest activity regarding the borders \n➔ Update from City of London Port Health – Steve Higgon\, Port Health Officer \nAdditional Topics:\nAs well as the topics of our guest speakers\, BIFA will also be providing you with the latest updates on:\n➔ Customs: Update on HMRC\, CDS\, ENS\, S&S\n➔ Surface (Ocean and Road): Current maritime market state\n➔ Legal & Insurance matters\n➔ Environment & Sustainability: Planned legislation and implications\n➔ Training & Development: Plans for 2025\n➔ Young Forwarder Network \nTea\, coffee and snacks will be available before and after the meeting\, as well as a buffet lunch\, giving members an opportunity to network with fellow attendees. \nFor further information\, please contact your Regional Consultant to BIFA\, Paul Newman at paul@pnauk.com \nIf you would like to attend this session\, please book HERE \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-london-east-3/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241210T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241210T130000
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Gatwick
DESCRIPTION:Dear member\, \nWe are holding the next Gatwick members meetings on December 10th\, 11:00 to 13:00 online via MS Teams. \nThe aim of the meeting is to ensure that you are fully briefed on key issues that may impact your business and to give you the chance to share your views with fellow members\, our guest speakers and the BIFA Team \nGuest Speakers:\nA senior manager from IAG Cargo will talk through operational and infrastructure developments at Gatwick. \nRichard Steeples\, Head of FEDAT (Freight Engagement and Data Lead) Border Force\, will give an update and take questions on Safety and Security. \nAdnan Zaheer from iCustoms.ai will give a presentation on how AI can be used for Trade Compliance processes and respond to questions from members. \nAdditional Topics:\nAs well as the topics of our guest speakers\, the BIFA team will also be providing you with the latest updates on:\n➔ Heathrow Community Group: how the steering and working groups will operate for the group driving the redevelopment of cargo operations and what communications and key events are planned for Q1 2025 \n➔ The CCS UK working group activity on the electronic capture of AWB and CSD data \n➔ Customs: Customs changes timeline overview – 2024-2025\n➔ Air Freight\, Surface (Ocean and Road)\, and Legal matters\n➔ Environment & Sustainability: Planned legislation and implications for members\n➔ Member Engagement: scheduled events for 2025\n➔ Training & Development opportunities for 2025 \nThe final agenda will be sent out the week before the event. \nTo attend this meeting\, please register HERE \nFor further enquiries\, contact your Regional Representative Paul Cunningham\, p.cunningham@bifa.org
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-gatwick-4/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Gatwick
DESCRIPTION:Dear member\, \nWe are holding the next Gatwick members meetings on December 10th\, 11:00 to 13:00 online via MS Teams. \nThe aim of the meeting is to ensure that you are fully briefed on key issues that may impact your business and to give you the chance to share your views with fellow members\, our guest speakers and the BIFA Team \nGuest Speakers:\nA senior manager from IAG Cargo will talk through operational and infrastructure developments at Gatwick. \nRichard Steeples\, Head of FEDAT (Freight Engagement and Data Lead) Border Force\, will give an update and take questions on Safety and Security. \nAdnan Zaheer from iCustoms.ai will give a presentation on how AI can be used for Trade Compliance processes and respond to questions from members. \nAdditional Topics:\nAs well as the topics of our guest speakers\, the BIFA team will also be providing you with the latest updates on:\n➔ Heathrow Community Group: how the steering and working groups will operate for the group driving the redevelopment of cargo operations and what communications and key events are planned for Q1 2025 \n➔ The CCS UK working group activity on the electronic capture of AWB and CSD data \n➔ Customs: Customs changes timeline overview – 2024-2025\n➔ Air Freight\, Surface (Ocean and Road)\, and Legal matters\n➔ Environment & Sustainability: Planned legislation and implications for members\n➔ Member Engagement: scheduled events for 2025\n➔ Training & Development opportunities for 2025 \nThe final agenda will be sent out the week before the event. \nTo attend this meeting\, please register HERE \nFor further enquiries\, contact your Regional Representative Paul Cunningham\, p.cunningham@bifa.org
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-gatwick-4-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241211T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241211T123000
DTSTAMP:20241118T094026Z
CREATED:20241118T094026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T094026Z
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SUMMARY:YFN Avonmouth's First Networking Event!
DESCRIPTION:YFN Networking \nJoin us for YFN Avonmouth’s first networking brunch and meet like-minded people whilst building up your business connections. \nAdd a sprinkling of fun with a short quiz and wear your Christmas jumper and make a small contribution to BIFA’s chosen charity\, Transaid. \nAGENDA \n09:30 – Arrive and refreshments \nNetworking \nQuiz \nYFN Update \nBIFA Update \nPlan for 2025 \nNetworking \n12:30 – Close \nIf you would like to attend\, please book via Eventbrite HERE. \nDon’t forget to add the event to your Calendar
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/yfn-avonmouths-first-networking-event-2/
CATEGORIES:Young Forwarder Network
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241211T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241211T123000
DTSTAMP:20241118T094026Z
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SUMMARY:YFN Avonmouth's First Networking Event!
DESCRIPTION:YFN Networking \nJoin us for YFN Avonmouth’s first networking brunch and meet like-minded people whilst building up your business connections. \nAdd a sprinkling of fun with a short quiz and wear your Christmas jumper and make a small contribution to BIFA’s chosen charity\, Transaid. \nAGENDA \n09:30 – Arrive and refreshments \nNetworking \nQuiz \nYFN Update \nBIFA Update \nPlan for 2025 \nNetworking \n12:30 – Close \nIf you would like to attend\, please book via Eventbrite HERE. \nDon’t forget to add the event to your Calendar
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/yfn-avonmouths-first-networking-event/
CATEGORIES:Young Forwarder Network
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241211T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241211T160000
DTSTAMP:20231215T111352Z
CREATED:20231215T111352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T111352Z
UID:24567-1733925600-1733932800@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Avonmouth
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the event for updates and discussions about the key issues impacting your business and to share your views with fellow members\, our guest speakers and the BIFA team. \nGuest Speakers:\nA senior manager from the Heathrow Airport Management group and Steve Parker\, BIFA Director General\, will explain how the steering and working groups will operate for the Heathrow Community Group driving the redevelopment of cargo operations:\n➔ How working group topics are selected and activated\n➔ How you\, as a BIFA member\, can join working groups and contribute\n➔ How BIFA will represent the views of all our members\n➔ What communications and key events are planned for Q1 2025 from the Heathrow Community management and from BIFA \nRichard Steeples\, Head of FEDAT (Freight Engagement and Data Lead) Border Force\, will give an update and take questions on Safety and Security. \nAdnan Zaheer from iCustoms.ai will give a presentation on how AI can be used for Trade Compliance processes and respond to questions from the members. \nSteve Parker will give an update on the CCS UK working group activity on the electronic capture of AWB and CSD data. \nAdditional Topics:\nAs well as the topics of our guest speakers\, we will also be providing you with the latest updates on:\n➔ Customs: Customs changes timeline overview – 2024-2025\n➔ Air Freight\, Surface (Ocean and Road)\, and Legal matters \n➔ Young Forwarder Network: Plans for the next meeting\n➔ Environment & Sustainability: Planned legislation and implications for members \n➔ Member Engagement: Scheduled events for 2025\n➔ Training & Development opportunities in 2025 \nTea\, coffee\, and snacks will be available before and after the meeting giving members an opportunity to network with colleagues. \nThe final agenda will be sent out a week before the meeting so if there are any topics you would like to be added\, please get in touch below! \nFor further information\, please contact your Regional Representative Paul Cunningham\, p.cunningham@bifa.org \nIf you would like to attend this session\, register via Eventbrite HERE \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-avonmouth-5-2/
LOCATION:Hero Banner
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241211T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241211T160000
DTSTAMP:20231215T111352Z
CREATED:20231215T111352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T111352Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Avonmouth
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the event for updates and discussions about the key issues impacting your business and to share your views with fellow members\, our guest speakers and the BIFA team. \nGuest Speakers:\nA senior manager from the Heathrow Airport Management group and Steve Parker\, BIFA Director General\, will explain how the steering and working groups will operate for the Heathrow Community Group driving the redevelopment of cargo operations:\n➔ How working group topics are selected and activated\n➔ How you\, as a BIFA member\, can join working groups and contribute\n➔ How BIFA will represent the views of all our members\n➔ What communications and key events are planned for Q1 2025 from the Heathrow Community management and from BIFA \nRichard Steeples\, Head of FEDAT (Freight Engagement and Data Lead) Border Force\, will give an update and take questions on Safety and Security. \nAdnan Zaheer from iCustoms.ai will give a presentation on how AI can be used for Trade Compliance processes and respond to questions from the members. \nSteve Parker will give an update on the CCS UK working group activity on the electronic capture of AWB and CSD data. \nAdditional Topics:\nAs well as the topics of our guest speakers\, we will also be providing you with the latest updates on:\n➔ Customs: Customs changes timeline overview – 2024-2025\n➔ Air Freight\, Surface (Ocean and Road)\, and Legal matters \n➔ Young Forwarder Network: Plans for the next meeting\n➔ Environment & Sustainability: Planned legislation and implications for members \n➔ Member Engagement: Scheduled events for 2025\n➔ Training & Development opportunities in 2025 \nTea\, coffee\, and snacks will be available before and after the meeting giving members an opportunity to network with colleagues. \nThe final agenda will be sent out a week before the meeting so if there are any topics you would like to be added\, please get in touch below! \nFor further information\, please contact your Regional Representative Paul Cunningham\, p.cunningham@bifa.org \nIf you would like to attend this session\, register via Eventbrite HERE \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-avonmouth-5/
LOCATION:Hero Banner
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241211T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241211T163000
DTSTAMP:20241126T153631Z
CREATED:20241126T153631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T153631Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Virtual YFN - 2024 Review of the Year & Quiz
DESCRIPTION:For the final virtual YFN event of 2024 we will revisit some of the events that have taken place and end with a fun quiz for all. There may even be a small prize for the winner. \nWe look forward to seeing you on 11th December. \nRegister here to attend.
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-virtual-yfn-2024-review-of-the-year-quiz-2/
LOCATION:Maltacourt Ltd
CATEGORIES:Young Forwarder Network
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241211T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241211T163000
DTSTAMP:20241126T153631Z
CREATED:20241126T153631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T153631Z
UID:19038-1733931000-1733934600@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA Virtual YFN - 2024 Review of the Year & Quiz
DESCRIPTION:For the final virtual YFN event of 2024 we will revisit some of the events that have taken place and end with a fun quiz for all. There may even be a small prize for the winner. \nWe look forward to seeing you on 11th December. \nRegister here to attend.
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-virtual-yfn-2024-review-of-the-year-quiz/
LOCATION:Maltacourt Ltd
CATEGORIES:Young Forwarder Network
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241211T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241211T203000
DTSTAMP:20241111T142033Z
CREATED:20241111T142033Z
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SUMMARY:YFN Anglia Christmas Social: Bowling
DESCRIPTION:YFN Social Networking \nJoin us for an evening combining social networking with a fun game of bowling. \nAttending this event\, you will meet like-minded people and build-up your business connections within the Anglia region. \nWe expect this event to be popular\, so please only book if you can definitely attend. \nTIMINGS \n18:00: Arrival and Register. \n18:20: Bowling starts. \n20:30: Bowling finishes. \nNetworking. \nIf you would like to attend\, please book via Eventbrite HERE
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/yfn-anglia-christmas-social-bowling-2/
CATEGORIES:Young Forwarder Network
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241211T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241211T203000
DTSTAMP:20241111T142033Z
CREATED:20241111T142033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T142033Z
UID:18967-1733940000-1733949000@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:YFN Anglia Christmas Social: Bowling
DESCRIPTION:YFN Social Networking \nJoin us for an evening combining social networking with a fun game of bowling. \nAttending this event\, you will meet like-minded people and build-up your business connections within the Anglia region. \nWe expect this event to be popular\, so please only book if you can definitely attend. \nTIMINGS \n18:00: Arrival and Register. \n18:20: Bowling starts. \n20:30: Bowling finishes. \nNetworking. \nIf you would like to attend\, please book via Eventbrite HERE
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/yfn-anglia-christmas-social-bowling/
CATEGORIES:Young Forwarder Network
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241212T094500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241212T130000
DTSTAMP:20231213T112339Z
CREATED:20231213T112339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T112339Z
UID:23687-1733996700-1734008400@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting – Anglia
DESCRIPTION:NEW VENUE – This meeting will now take place at The Orwell Hotel \nJoin us at the event for updates and discussions about the key issues impacting your business and to share your views with fellow members\, our guest speakers and the BIFA team. \nGuest Speakers:\n➔ James Hunt\, Container Parks Operation Manager\, Port of Felixstowe will be joining us to update you on the latest updates with CBS and its use at the Port. \n➔ Update from MCP Plc – Kieran Rodwell\, Business Development Manager \n➔ You will also hear an update from Felixstowe/Harwich Border Force by Jenny Sharp\, Border Force Assistant Director – Central District \n➔ Update from Felixstowe Port Health – Richard Jacobs\, Manager & Dale Weeding\, Acting Information Technology Lead \n➔ Update from the Felixstowe Port Users Association – Jason Flower\, Chairman \nAdditional Topics:\nAs well as the topics of our guest speakers\, BIFA will also be providing you with the latest updates on:\n➔ Customs: BIFA Customs changes timeline overview – 2024-2025\n➔ Surface (Ocean and Road): Current maritime market state\n➔ Legal & Insurance matters\n➔ Environment & Sustainability: Planned legislation and implications for members\n➔ Training & Development: plans for 2025\n➔ Young Forwarder Network \nTea\, coffee and snacks will be available before and after the meeting\, as well as a buffet lunch\, giving members an opportunity to network with fellow attendees. \nFor further information\, please contact your Regional Consultant to BIFA\, Paul Newman at paul@pnauk.com \nIf you would like to attend this session\, please book HERE \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-anglia-4/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241212T094500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241212T130000
DTSTAMP:20231213T112339Z
CREATED:20231213T112339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T112339Z
UID:24548-1733996700-1734008400@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting – Anglia
DESCRIPTION:NEW VENUE – This meeting will now take place at The Orwell Hotel \nJoin us at the event for updates and discussions about the key issues impacting your business and to share your views with fellow members\, our guest speakers and the BIFA team. \nGuest Speakers:\n➔ James Hunt\, Container Parks Operation Manager\, Port of Felixstowe will be joining us to update you on the latest updates with CBS and its use at the Port. \n➔ Update from MCP Plc – Kieran Rodwell\, Business Development Manager \n➔ You will also hear an update from Felixstowe/Harwich Border Force by Jenny Sharp\, Border Force Assistant Director – Central District \n➔ Update from Felixstowe Port Health – Richard Jacobs\, Manager & Dale Weeding\, Acting Information Technology Lead \n➔ Update from the Felixstowe Port Users Association – Jason Flower\, Chairman \nAdditional Topics:\nAs well as the topics of our guest speakers\, BIFA will also be providing you with the latest updates on:\n➔ Customs: BIFA Customs changes timeline overview – 2024-2025\n➔ Surface (Ocean and Road): Current maritime market state\n➔ Legal & Insurance matters\n➔ Environment & Sustainability: Planned legislation and implications for members\n➔ Training & Development: plans for 2025\n➔ Young Forwarder Network \nTea\, coffee and snacks will be available before and after the meeting\, as well as a buffet lunch\, giving members an opportunity to network with fellow attendees. \nFor further information\, please contact your Regional Consultant to BIFA\, Paul Newman at paul@pnauk.com \nIf you would like to attend this session\, please book HERE \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-anglia-4-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241212T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241212T170000
DTSTAMP:20231215T111850Z
CREATED:20231215T111850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T111850Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Heathrow
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the event for updates and discussions about the key issues impacting your business and to share your views with fellow members\, our guest speakers and the BIFA team \nGuest Speakers:\nA senior manager from the Heathrow Airport Management group and Steve Parker\, BIFA Director General\, will explain how the steering and working groups will operate for the Heathrow Community Group driving the redevelopment of cargo operations: \n➔ How working group topics are selected and activated\n➔ How you\, as a BIFA member\, can join working groups and contribute\n➔ How BIFA will represent the views of all our members\n➔ What communications and key events are planned for Q1 2025 from the Heathrow Community management and from BIFA \nRichard Steeples\, Head of FEDAT (Freight Engagement and Data Lead) Border Force\, will give an update and take questions on Safety and Security. \nAdnan Zaheer from iCustoms.ai will give a presentation on how AI can be used for Trade Compliance processes and respond to questions from the members. \nSteve Parker will give an update on the CCS UK working group activity on the electronic capture of AWB and CSD data. \nAdditional Topics:\nAs well as the topics of our guest speakers\, we will also be providing you with the latest updates on:\n➔ Customs: BIFA Customs changes timeline overview – 2024-2025\n➔ Air Freight\, Surface (Ocean and Road)\, and Legal matters\n➔ Environment & Sustainability: Planned legislation and implications for members\n➔ Member Engagement: scheduled events for 2025\n➔ Training & Development plans for 2025 \nThe meeting will take place in the Desert Orchid Suite in the main grandstand at Kempton Park Racecourse and will commence with refreshments and pastries\, and the opportunity to network with other BIFA members. \nThe final agenda will be sent out the week before the event. \nFor further information\, please contact your Regional Representative Paul Cunningham\, p.cunningham@bifa.org \nIf you would like to attend this session\, please register via Eventbrite HERE \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-heathrow-4-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241212T170000
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UID:23706-1734012000-1734022800@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Heathrow
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the event for updates and discussions about the key issues impacting your business and to share your views with fellow members\, our guest speakers and the BIFA team \nGuest Speakers:\nA senior manager from the Heathrow Airport Management group and Steve Parker\, BIFA Director General\, will explain how the steering and working groups will operate for the Heathrow Community Group driving the redevelopment of cargo operations: \n➔ How working group topics are selected and activated\n➔ How you\, as a BIFA member\, can join working groups and contribute\n➔ How BIFA will represent the views of all our members\n➔ What communications and key events are planned for Q1 2025 from the Heathrow Community management and from BIFA \nRichard Steeples\, Head of FEDAT (Freight Engagement and Data Lead) Border Force\, will give an update and take questions on Safety and Security. \nAdnan Zaheer from iCustoms.ai will give a presentation on how AI can be used for Trade Compliance processes and respond to questions from the members. \nSteve Parker will give an update on the CCS UK working group activity on the electronic capture of AWB and CSD data. \nAdditional Topics:\nAs well as the topics of our guest speakers\, we will also be providing you with the latest updates on:\n➔ Customs: BIFA Customs changes timeline overview – 2024-2025\n➔ Air Freight\, Surface (Ocean and Road)\, and Legal matters\n➔ Environment & Sustainability: Planned legislation and implications for members\n➔ Member Engagement: scheduled events for 2025\n➔ Training & Development plans for 2025 \nThe meeting will take place in the Desert Orchid Suite in the main grandstand at Kempton Park Racecourse and will commence with refreshments and pastries\, and the opportunity to network with other BIFA members. \nThe final agenda will be sent out the week before the event. \nFor further information\, please contact your Regional Representative Paul Cunningham\, p.cunningham@bifa.org \nIf you would like to attend this session\, please register via Eventbrite HERE \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-heathrow-4/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241212T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241212T170000
DTSTAMP:20240723T125129Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Manchester
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE – This meeting will now take place on the 12th of December\, starting at 1400\, at the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. \nJoin us at this meeting for updates about the key issues that could potentially impact your business\, get the latest information from our Policy groups\, and have the opportunity to discuss issues you are seeing in daily operations. \nTopics of Discussion: \nAs well as any guest speakers\, we will also be providing you with the latest updates on: \n➔ Customs: Customs changes timeline overview – 2024-2025\n➔ Air Freight: US\, CA and Australia Security Updates\n➔ Surface (Ocean and Road): Current maritime market state\n➔ Legal & Insurance matters\n➔ Environment & Sustainability: Upcoming legislation and implications for members\n➔ Training & Development plans for 2025\n➔ Young Forwarder Network \nIf you are interested in attending this event\, please register via Eventbrite 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-4/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T125129Z
UID:24635-1734012000-1734022800@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Manchester
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE – This meeting will now take place on the 12th of December\, starting at 1400\, at the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. \nJoin us at this meeting for updates about the key issues that could potentially impact your business\, get the latest information from our Policy groups\, and have the opportunity to discuss issues you are seeing in daily operations. \nTopics of Discussion: \nAs well as any guest speakers\, we will also be providing you with the latest updates on: \n➔ Customs: Customs changes timeline overview – 2024-2025\n➔ Air Freight: US\, CA and Australia Security Updates\n➔ Surface (Ocean and Road): Current maritime market state\n➔ Legal & Insurance matters\n➔ Environment & Sustainability: Upcoming legislation and implications for members\n➔ Training & Development plans for 2025\n➔ Young Forwarder Network \nIf you are interested in attending this event\, please register via Eventbrite 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-4-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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