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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Anglia
DESCRIPTION:Join us and our external guest speakers for updates on the key local and national issues that are impacting your business. This meeting is the perfect forum for you to share your views on these topics with fellow members and the BIFA team. \n  \nExternal Speaker Topics\nJohn Coups and Gemma Thompson – Port of Felixstowe\nThere will be an update on current operations at the port\, including the introduction of new services. \nChristopher Gilbert – Suffolk New College\nChristopher will advise members on current course updates followed by a live survey of the staffing needs and requirements of our members – present and future. \nKieran Rodwell – MCP Plc\nKieran will update us on the forthcoming upgrades to their CSP. This is a great opportunity for you to share any feedback and questions around the system. \nDale Weeding – Felixstowe Port Health\nDale will share the latest news on any changes expected in the coming weeks. Another great opportunity to share your feedback and questions. \nJason Flower – Felixstowe Port Users Association\nJason will once again be sharing news relating to the Port and inviting you to the FPUA’s forthcoming charity Golf event in May. \nA representative from Felixstowe/Harwich Border Force will also be in attendance to discuss operational challenges and seek your feedback. \n  \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  \n\nRefreshments will be available throughout the meeting; with a light lunch taking place after to give our members an opportunity to network with industry colleagues. \n\n\nTo register your attendance at this meeting\, please register HERE! \nFor further information about this meeting\, please contact your BIFA Regional Consultant\, Paul Newman (paul@pnauk.com) \n**Regional events are open to all full and associate members only**
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-anglia-9/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T130000
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Anglia
DESCRIPTION:Join us and our external guest speakers for updates on the key local and national issues that are impacting your business. This meeting is the perfect forum for you to share your views on these topics with fellow members and the BIFA team. \n  \nExternal Speaker Topics\nJohn Coups and Gemma Thompson – Port of Felixstowe\nThere will be an update on current operations at the port\, including the introduction of new services. \nChristopher Gilbert – Suffolk New College\nChristopher will advise members on current course updates followed by a live survey of the staffing needs and requirements of our members – present and future. \nKieran Rodwell – MCP Plc\nKieran will update us on the forthcoming upgrades to their CSP. This is a great opportunity for you to share any feedback and questions around the system. \nDale Weeding – Felixstowe Port Health\nDale will share the latest news on any changes expected in the coming weeks. Another great opportunity to share your feedback and questions. \nJason Flower – Felixstowe Port Users Association\nJason will once again be sharing news relating to the Port and inviting you to the FPUA’s forthcoming charity Golf event in May. \nA representative from Felixstowe/Harwich Border Force will also be in attendance to discuss operational challenges and seek your feedback. \n  \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  \n\nRefreshments will be available throughout the meeting; with a light lunch taking place after to give our members an opportunity to network with industry colleagues. \n\n\nTo register your attendance at this meeting\, please register HERE! \nFor further information about this meeting\, please contact your BIFA Regional Consultant\, Paul Newman (paul@pnauk.com) \n**Regional events are open to all full and associate members only**
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-anglia-9-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T170000
DTSTAMP:20251219T151809Z
CREATED:20251219T151809Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Solent
DESCRIPTION:Join us and our external guest speakers for updates on the key local and national issues that are impacting your business. This meeting is a great opportunity for you to share your views on these topics with fellow members and the BIFA team. \nThe agenda will cover: \nUpdates from Kelly Scott\, Principal Port Health Officer for Southampton\, on current Health activities and developments at the Port. \nAndy Cooke\, BIFA’s External Affairs Consultant\, will run a session on the re-development of the Heathrow cargo facilities project: \n\noutcomes and decisions from the workshops recently held with the Transit Sheds and Hauliers\nthe Freight Forwarders workshop is planned for the last week of March: the objectives and details of this workshop will be presented\, and members will be asked to give their views and ideas to ensure all relevant areas are covered\nthe rollout of the AIS and how this is impacting landside efficiency.\n\nRail Update:  Steve Freemen\, Board member of the Rail Freight Group and Chairman of RailX\, will present the new features of RAILX\, the digital platform and train booking App\, which enables end to end visibility \nSouth Hampshire College Group will share the latest government funded training opportunities and how we plan to have freight forwarding included in the curriculum for general business-based courses. \nWe will have updates from the BIFA team covering: \n\nOcean\, Rail and Road Policy Group updates including all the Solent Ports\, London Gateway and Felixstowe Port activities and developments\nNew! BIFA AI Working Group: how BIFA is planning to advise members on the impact and adoption of AI across their business (not just Customs).\nCustoms\, including the Low Value Import Changes consultation with HMRC\nBIFA government lobbying: the key issues that BIFA are raising with government departments on behalf of our members\nSustainability: regulatory updates & sustainability news impacting our sector\nNew BIFA bitesize e learning: 6 new modules\nSolent Young Forwarders Network: new Port tours available\n\nAttendees will have an opportunity for a two-way dialogue between members and the Association and to raise issues of concern or interest. \nTo attend this meeting\, register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative\, Paul Cunningham (p.cunningham@bifa.org) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-solent-9/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T170000
DTSTAMP:20251219T151809Z
CREATED:20251219T151809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T151809Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Solent
DESCRIPTION:Join us and our external guest speakers for updates on the key local and national issues that are impacting your business. This meeting is a great opportunity for you to share your views on these topics with fellow members and the BIFA team. \nThe agenda will cover: \nUpdates from Kelly Scott\, Principal Port Health Officer for Southampton\, on current Health activities and developments at the Port. \nAndy Cooke\, BIFA’s External Affairs Consultant\, will run a session on the re-development of the Heathrow cargo facilities project: \n\noutcomes and decisions from the workshops recently held with the Transit Sheds and Hauliers\nthe Freight Forwarders workshop is planned for the last week of March: the objectives and details of this workshop will be presented\, and members will be asked to give their views and ideas to ensure all relevant areas are covered\nthe rollout of the AIS and how this is impacting landside efficiency.\n\nRail Update:  Steve Freemen\, Board member of the Rail Freight Group and Chairman of RailX\, will present the new features of RAILX\, the digital platform and train booking App\, which enables end to end visibility \nSouth Hampshire College Group will share the latest government funded training opportunities and how we plan to have freight forwarding included in the curriculum for general business-based courses. \nWe will have updates from the BIFA team covering: \n\nOcean\, Rail and Road Policy Group updates including all the Solent Ports\, London Gateway and Felixstowe Port activities and developments\nNew! BIFA AI Working Group: how BIFA is planning to advise members on the impact and adoption of AI across their business (not just Customs).\nCustoms\, including the Low Value Import Changes consultation with HMRC\nBIFA government lobbying: the key issues that BIFA are raising with government departments on behalf of our members\nSustainability: regulatory updates & sustainability news impacting our sector\nNew BIFA bitesize e learning: 6 new modules\nSolent Young Forwarders Network: new Port tours available\n\nAttendees will have an opportunity for a two-way dialogue between members and the Association and to raise issues of concern or interest. \nTo attend this meeting\, register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative\, Paul Cunningham (p.cunningham@bifa.org) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-solent-9-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T130000
DTSTAMP:20251209T144433Z
CREATED:20251209T144433Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Manchester
DESCRIPTION:Join us and our external guest speakers for updates on the key local and national issues that are impacting your business. This meeting is a great opportunity for you to share your views on these topics with fellow members and the BIFA team. \n  \nExternal Speaker Topics\nKatheryn Hoggitt from Manchester Chamber of Commerce will be sharing details on the modernisation of ATA Carnets to a digital format. \nLawrence Cockburn from Dnata will be discussing the national implementation of the Advanced Information Service (AIS). \nSubject to operational priorities we hope to also have Lindy Beach from Border Force attending\, with an update on the operation of the Border Force Public counter in Manchester Airport Terminal 2. \n  \nAdditional BIFA Topics\n\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\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\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-7/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T130000
DTSTAMP:20251209T144433Z
CREATED:20251209T144433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T144433Z
UID:24770-1772703000-1772715600@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 and the BIFA team. \n  \nExternal Speaker Topics\nKatheryn Hoggitt from Manchester Chamber of Commerce will be sharing details on the modernisation of ATA Carnets to a digital format. \nLawrence Cockburn from Dnata will be discussing the national implementation of the Advanced Information Service (AIS). \nSubject to operational priorities we hope to also have Lindy Beach from Border Force attending\, with an update on the operation of the Border Force Public counter in Manchester Airport Terminal 2. \n  \nAdditional BIFA Topics\n\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\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\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-7-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T170000
DTSTAMP:20251219T152823Z
CREATED:20251219T152823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T152823Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Heathrow
DESCRIPTION:Join us and our external guest speakers for updates on the key local and national issues that are impacting your business. This meeting is a great opportunity for you to share your views on these topics with fellow members and the BIFA team \nThe agenda will cover: \nAndy Cooke\, BIFA’s External Affairs Consultant\, will run a session on the re-development of the Heathrow cargo facilities project: \n\noutcomes and decisions from the workshops recently held with the Transit Sheds and Hauliers\nthe Freight Forwarders workshop is planned for the last week of March: the objectives and details of this workshop will be presented\, and members will be asked to give their views and ideas to ensure all relevant areas are covered\n\nThe BT AIS team will update on the rollout of the AIS and how this is impacting landside efficiency. \nYou will also receive an update on the latest Cargo developments at Gatwick Airport. \nWe will have updates from the BIFA team: \n\nNew! BIFA AI Working Group: how BIFA is planning to advise members on the impact and adoption of AI across their business (not just Customs).\nCustoms\, including the Low Value Import Changes consultation with HMRC\nCAA activities\nOcean\, Rail and Road Policy Group updates including all the Solent Ports\, London Gateway and Felixstowe Port activities and developments.\nBIFA government lobbying: the key issues that BIFA are raising with government departments on behalf of our members\nSustainability: regulatory updates & sustainability news impacting our sector\nNew BIFA bitesize e learning: 6 new modules\nReinvigorating the Heathrow Young Forwarders Network: new tours available\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-9/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T170000
DTSTAMP:20251219T152823Z
CREATED:20251219T152823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T152823Z
UID:24785-1772719200-1772730000@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 and the BIFA team \nThe agenda will cover: \nAndy Cooke\, BIFA’s External Affairs Consultant\, will run a session on the re-development of the Heathrow cargo facilities project: \n\noutcomes and decisions from the workshops recently held with the Transit Sheds and Hauliers\nthe Freight Forwarders workshop is planned for the last week of March: the objectives and details of this workshop will be presented\, and members will be asked to give their views and ideas to ensure all relevant areas are covered\n\nThe BT AIS team will update on the rollout of the AIS and how this is impacting landside efficiency. \nYou will also receive an update on the latest Cargo developments at Gatwick Airport. \nWe will have updates from the BIFA team: \n\nNew! BIFA AI Working Group: how BIFA is planning to advise members on the impact and adoption of AI across their business (not just Customs).\nCustoms\, including the Low Value Import Changes consultation with HMRC\nCAA activities\nOcean\, Rail and Road Policy Group updates including all the Solent Ports\, London Gateway and Felixstowe Port activities and developments.\nBIFA government lobbying: the key issues that BIFA are raising with government departments on behalf of our members\nSustainability: regulatory updates & sustainability news impacting our sector\nNew BIFA bitesize e learning: 6 new modules\nReinvigorating the Heathrow Young Forwarders Network: new tours available\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-9-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T130000
DTSTAMP:20251208T153900Z
CREATED:20251208T153900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T153900Z
UID:22589-1773135000-1773147600@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  \nExternal Speaker Topics\nThe following representatives will be updating us on the latest news and local developments: \nDP World London Gateway \nPeter Nicholls – CNS \nMichael Green and Ciaran Diver – International Trade team\, Border Force \nBlake Knox – Animal and Plant Health Agency \nSteve Higgon – City of London Port Health \nKieran Rodwell – MCP Plc \nKieran will update us on the forthcoming upgrades to their CSP. This is a great opportunity for you to share any feedback and questions regarding their system. \n  \nAdditional BIFA Topics\nWe will also be discussing:\n• BIFA’s new AI and Technology Working Group: how BIFA is planning to advise members on the impact and adoption of AI across their business.\n• Customs\, Air\, Road\, Rail\, Maritime and Sustainability updates: key insights from the latest BIFA policy group meetings\n• Training & Development: the latest modules available to members via BIFA Bitesize e-Learning and access to the BIFA website portal.\n• BIFA Member Engagement: Forthcoming member events\n• Reinvigorating the Young Forwarder Network community: In line with our new Patronage scheme\, we will be urging our members to increase their support of the YFN and encouraging their teams to join our community and attend our events\n• BIFA Member PR Database: Join our PR segment within our existing mailing list and be among the first to receive media enquiries/publicity opportunities on the industry’s most pressing issues \n  \nRefreshments will be available throughout the meeting; with a light lunch taking place after to give our members an opportunity to network with industry colleagues \nTo attend this meeting\, register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Consultant\, Paul Newman (paul@pnauk.com) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-london-east-8/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T130000
DTSTAMP:20251208T153900Z
CREATED:20251208T153900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T153900Z
UID:24760-1773135000-1773147600@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  \nExternal Speaker Topics\nThe following representatives will be updating us on the latest news and local developments: \nDP World London Gateway \nPeter Nicholls – CNS \nMichael Green and Ciaran Diver – International Trade team\, Border Force \nBlake Knox – Animal and Plant Health Agency \nSteve Higgon – City of London Port Health \nKieran Rodwell – MCP Plc \nKieran will update us on the forthcoming upgrades to their CSP. This is a great opportunity for you to share any feedback and questions regarding their system. \n  \nAdditional BIFA Topics\nWe will also be discussing:\n• BIFA’s new AI and Technology Working Group: how BIFA is planning to advise members on the impact and adoption of AI across their business.\n• Customs\, Air\, Road\, Rail\, Maritime and Sustainability updates: key insights from the latest BIFA policy group meetings\n• Training & Development: the latest modules available to members via BIFA Bitesize e-Learning and access to the BIFA website portal.\n• BIFA Member Engagement: Forthcoming member events\n• Reinvigorating the Young Forwarder Network community: In line with our new Patronage scheme\, we will be urging our members to increase their support of the YFN and encouraging their teams to join our community and attend our events\n• BIFA Member PR Database: Join our PR segment within our existing mailing list and be among the first to receive media enquiries/publicity opportunities on the industry’s most pressing issues \n  \nRefreshments will be available throughout the meeting; with a light lunch taking place after to give our members an opportunity to network with industry colleagues \nTo attend this meeting\, register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Consultant\, Paul Newman (paul@pnauk.com) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-london-east-8-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T130000
DTSTAMP:20251209T145554Z
CREATED:20251209T145554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T145554Z
UID:22624-1773221400-1773234000@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - East Midlands
DESCRIPTION:Members will get information on BIFA activity with HM Revenue and Customs and other Governmental/regulatory bodies at national level. \nThe meeting will be chaired by BIFA Regional Representative Andrew Melton and attended by other relevant BIFA personnel. \nMembers will be brought up to date with the latest information from the Policy groups and have an opportunity to discuss issues they are seeing in their daily operations. \nThe meeting will also include updates on other key areas of local activity. \nAttendees will have an opportunity for a two-way dialogue between members and the Association and to raise issues of concern or interest. \nTo attend this meeting\, register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative\, Andrew Melton (a.melton@bifa.org) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-east-midlands/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T130000
DTSTAMP:20251209T145554Z
CREATED:20251209T145554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T145554Z
UID:24771-1773221400-1773234000@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - East Midlands
DESCRIPTION:Members will get information on BIFA activity with HM Revenue and Customs and other Governmental/regulatory bodies at national level. \nThe meeting will be chaired by BIFA Regional Representative Andrew Melton and attended by other relevant BIFA personnel. \nMembers will be brought up to date with the latest information from the Policy groups and have an opportunity to discuss issues they are seeing in their daily operations. \nThe meeting will also include updates on other key areas of local activity. \nAttendees will have an opportunity for a two-way dialogue between members and the Association and to raise issues of concern or interest. \nTo attend this meeting\, register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative\, Andrew Melton (a.melton@bifa.org) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-east-midlands-3/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T130000
DTSTAMP:20251208T144656Z
CREATED:20251208T144656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T144656Z
UID:22587-1773307800-1773320400@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 and the BIFA team. \n  \nExternal Speaker Topics (Provisional)\nLiam Flannery\, Ashford Port Health\nThere will be a presentation on collaborative working with other Port Health authorities. \nBeverley Edmondson\, Dover Port Health\nThere will be a update on the operating procedures at Dover. \nTim Mayes\, Commercial manager – Port of Dover will advise on the latest news on Sevington plus developments at the Port. \nMatthew Grigor\, Getlink/Eurotunnel will advise on the latest news and developments at the tunnel. \nRichard Steeples – Border Force\nRichard will update the membership on a change of tone around S&S compliance and the latest position on GVMS. \nTerry Clear from Customs Insights will be sharing local agent issues \nKieran Rodwell – MCP Plc\nKieran will update us on the forthcoming upgrades to their CSP. This is a great opportunity for you to share any feedback and questions regarding their system. \n  \nAdditional BIFA Topics\nWe will also be discussing: \n• BIFA’s new AI and Technology Working Group: how BIFA is planning to advise members on the impact and adoption of AI across their business.\n• Customs\, Air\, Road\, Rail\, Maritime and Sustainability updates: key insights from the latest BIFA policy group meetings\n• Training & Development: the latest modules available to members via BIFA Bitesize e-Learning and access to the BIFA website portal.\n• BIFA Member Engagement: Forthcoming member events\n• Reinvigorating the Young Forwarder Network community: In line with our new Patronage scheme\, we will be urging our members to increase their support of the YFN and encouraging their teams to join our community and attend our events\n• BIFA Member PR Database: Join our PR segment within our existing mailing list and be among the first to receive media enquiries/publicity opportunities on the industry’s most pressing issues \n  \nRefreshments will be available throughout the meeting; with a light lunch taking place after to give our members an opportunity to network with industry colleagues. \nTo attend this meeting\, register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Consultant\, Paul Newman (paul@pnauk.com) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-kent-east-sussex-9/
LOCATION:Dover Marina Hotel\, Dover Waterfront\, Dover\, CT17 9BP
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T130000
DTSTAMP:20251208T144656Z
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UID:24759-1773307800-1773320400@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 and the BIFA team. \n  \nExternal Speaker Topics (Provisional)\nLiam Flannery\, Ashford Port Health\nThere will be a presentation on collaborative working with other Port Health authorities. \nBeverley Edmondson\, Dover Port Health\nThere will be a update on the operating procedures at Dover. \nTim Mayes\, Commercial manager – Port of Dover will advise on the latest news on Sevington plus developments at the Port. \nMatthew Grigor\, Getlink/Eurotunnel will advise on the latest news and developments at the tunnel. \nRichard Steeples – Border Force\nRichard will update the membership on a change of tone around S&S compliance and the latest position on GVMS. \nTerry Clear from Customs Insights will be sharing local agent issues \nKieran Rodwell – MCP Plc\nKieran will update us on the forthcoming upgrades to their CSP. This is a great opportunity for you to share any feedback and questions regarding their system. \n  \nAdditional BIFA Topics\nWe will also be discussing: \n• BIFA’s new AI and Technology Working Group: how BIFA is planning to advise members on the impact and adoption of AI across their business.\n• Customs\, Air\, Road\, Rail\, Maritime and Sustainability updates: key insights from the latest BIFA policy group meetings\n• Training & Development: the latest modules available to members via BIFA Bitesize e-Learning and access to the BIFA website portal.\n• BIFA Member Engagement: Forthcoming member events\n• Reinvigorating the Young Forwarder Network community: In line with our new Patronage scheme\, we will be urging our members to increase their support of the YFN and encouraging their teams to join our community and attend our events\n• BIFA Member PR Database: Join our PR segment within our existing mailing list and be among the first to receive media enquiries/publicity opportunities on the industry’s most pressing issues \n  \nRefreshments will be available throughout the meeting; with a light lunch taking place after to give our members an opportunity to network with industry colleagues. \nTo attend this meeting\, register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Consultant\, Paul Newman (paul@pnauk.com) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-kent-east-sussex-9-2/
LOCATION:Dover Marina Hotel\, Dover Waterfront\, Dover\, CT17 9BP
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T130000
DTSTAMP:20251218T120227Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - West Midlands
DESCRIPTION:Members will get information on BIFA activity with HM Revenue and Customs and other Governmental/regulatory bodies at national level. \nThe meeting will be chaired by BIFA Regional Representative Andrew Melton and attended by other relevant BIFA personnel. \nMembers will be brought up to date with the latest information from the Policy groups and have an opportunity to discuss issues they are seeing in their daily operations. \nThe meeting will also include updates on other key areas of local activity. \nAttendees will have an opportunity for a two-way dialogue between members and the Association and to raise issues of concern or interest. \nTo attend this meeting\, register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative\, Andrew Melton (a.melton@bifa.org) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-west-midlands-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T130000
DTSTAMP:20251218T120227Z
CREATED:20251218T120227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T120227Z
UID:22695-1773307800-1773320400@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - West Midlands
DESCRIPTION:Members will get information on BIFA activity with HM Revenue and Customs and other Governmental/regulatory bodies at national level. \nThe meeting will be chaired by BIFA Regional Representative Andrew Melton and attended by other relevant BIFA personnel. \nMembers will be brought up to date with the latest information from the Policy groups and have an opportunity to discuss issues they are seeing in their daily operations. \nThe meeting will also include updates on other key areas of local activity. \nAttendees will have an opportunity for a two-way dialogue between members and the Association and to raise issues of concern or interest. \nTo attend this meeting\, register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative\, Andrew Melton (a.melton@bifa.org) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-west-midlands-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T130000
DTSTAMP:20251218T120728Z
CREATED:20251218T120728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T120728Z
UID:22698-1773826200-1773838800@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Yorkshire
DESCRIPTION:Join us and our external guest speakers for updates on the key local and national issues that are impacting your business. This meeting is a great opportunity for you to share your views on these topics with fellow members and the BIFA team. \n  \nBIFA Topics Of Discussion\n• BIFA’s new AI and Technology Working Group: how BIFA is planning to advise members on the impact and adoption of AI across their business.\n• Customs\, Air\, Road\, Rail\, Maritime and Sustainability updates: key insights from the latest BIFA policy group meetings\n• Training & Development: the latest modules available to members via BIFA Bitesize e-Learning and access to the BIFA website portal.\n• BIFA Member Engagement: Forthcoming member events\n• Reinvigorating the Young Forwarder Network community: In line with our new Patronage scheme\, we will be urging our members to increase their support of the YFN and encouraging their teams to join our community and attend our events\n• BIFA Member PR Database: Join our PR segment within our existing mailing list and be among the first to receive media enquiries/publicity opportunities on the industry’s most pressing issues \nA light breakfast and refreshments will also be available. \n  \nTo attend this meeting\, register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative\, Andrew Melton (a.melton@bifa.org) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-yorkshire-4/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T130000
DTSTAMP:20251218T120728Z
CREATED:20251218T120728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T120728Z
UID:24775-1773826200-1773838800@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Yorkshire
DESCRIPTION:Join us and our external guest speakers for updates on the key local and national issues that are impacting your business. This meeting is a great opportunity for you to share your views on these topics with fellow members and the BIFA team. \n  \nBIFA Topics Of Discussion\n• BIFA’s new AI and Technology Working Group: how BIFA is planning to advise members on the impact and adoption of AI across their business.\n• Customs\, Air\, Road\, Rail\, Maritime and Sustainability updates: key insights from the latest BIFA policy group meetings\n• Training & Development: the latest modules available to members via BIFA Bitesize e-Learning and access to the BIFA website portal.\n• BIFA Member Engagement: Forthcoming member events\n• Reinvigorating the Young Forwarder Network community: In line with our new Patronage scheme\, we will be urging our members to increase their support of the YFN and encouraging their teams to join our community and attend our events\n• BIFA Member PR Database: Join our PR segment within our existing mailing list and be among the first to receive media enquiries/publicity opportunities on the industry’s most pressing issues \nA light breakfast and refreshments will also be available. \n  \nTo attend this meeting\, register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative\, Andrew Melton (a.melton@bifa.org) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-yorkshire-4-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T114500
DTSTAMP:20260311T092801Z
CREATED:20260311T092801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T092801Z
UID:24802-1773831600-1773834300@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA Virtual YFN - Incoterms
DESCRIPTION:Join our next Virtual YFN event\, where we’ll be exploring the essentials of Incoterms and what they mean for businesses trading internationally. \nIncoterms are globally recognised rules that define the responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international trade. They clarify who is responsible for transport\, insurance\, customs clearance\, risk\, and costs at each stage of a shipment. Using the correct Incoterm helps prevent misunderstandings\, reduces risk\, and ensures smoother cross-border transactions. \nDuring this session\, we will cover:\n•  A detailed explanation of all 11 Incoterms and how each one operates in practice\n•  Identification of which Incoterms are mode-specific and which can be used across all modes of transport\n•  Key differences between the various Incoterms and how they impact cost\, risk\, and responsibility\n•  How risk transfers between buyer and seller \nWhether you’re new to Freight Forwarding or looking to refresh your knowledge\, this session will provide valuable\, practical insights. \nTo attend this event\, register HERE \n 
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-virtual-yfn-incoterms-2/
LOCATION:Maltacourt Ltd
CATEGORIES:Young Forwarder Network
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T114500
DTSTAMP:20260311T092801Z
CREATED:20260311T092801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T092801Z
UID:23355-1773831600-1773834300@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA Virtual YFN - Incoterms
DESCRIPTION:Join our next Virtual YFN event\, where we’ll be exploring the essentials of Incoterms and what they mean for businesses trading internationally. \nIncoterms are globally recognised rules that define the responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international trade. They clarify who is responsible for transport\, insurance\, customs clearance\, risk\, and costs at each stage of a shipment. Using the correct Incoterm helps prevent misunderstandings\, reduces risk\, and ensures smoother cross-border transactions. \nDuring this session\, we will cover:\n•  A detailed explanation of all 11 Incoterms and how each one operates in practice\n•  Identification of which Incoterms are mode-specific and which can be used across all modes of transport\n•  Key differences between the various Incoterms and how they impact cost\, risk\, and responsibility\n•  How risk transfers between buyer and seller \nWhether you’re new to Freight Forwarding or looking to refresh your knowledge\, this session will provide valuable\, practical insights. \nTo attend this event\, register HERE \n 
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-virtual-yfn-incoterms/
LOCATION:Maltacourt Ltd
CATEGORIES:Young Forwarder Network
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T130000
DTSTAMP:20251218T122843Z
CREATED:20251218T122843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T122843Z
UID:22697-1773912600-1773925200@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Humber
DESCRIPTION:Join us and our external guest speakers for updates on the key local and national issues that are impacting your business. This meeting is a great opportunity for you to share your views on these topics with fellow members and the BIFA team \n  \nBIFA Topics Of Discussion\n• BIFA’s new AI and Technology Working Group: how BIFA is planning to advise members on the impact and adoption of AI across their business.\n• Customs\, Air\, Road\, Rail\, Maritime and Sustainability updates: key insights from the latest BIFA policy group meetings\n• Training & Development: the latest modules available to members via BIFA Bitesize e-Learning and access to the BIFA website portal.\n• BIFA Member Engagement: Forthcoming member events\n• Reinvigorating the Young Forwarder Network community: In line with our new Patronage scheme\, we will be urging our members to increase their support of the YFN and encouraging their teams to join our community and attend our events\n• BIFA Member PR Database: Join our PR segment within our existing mailing list and be among the first to receive media enquiries/publicity opportunities on the industry’s most pressing issues \n  \nA light breakfast and refreshments will also be available. \n  \nTo attend this meeting\, register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative\, Andrew Melton (a.melton@bifa.org) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-humber-5/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T130000
DTSTAMP:20251218T122843Z
CREATED:20251218T122843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T122843Z
UID:24774-1773912600-1773925200@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Humber
DESCRIPTION:Join us and our external guest speakers for updates on the key local and national issues that are impacting your business. This meeting is a great opportunity for you to share your views on these topics with fellow members and the BIFA team \n  \nBIFA Topics Of Discussion\n• BIFA’s new AI and Technology Working Group: how BIFA is planning to advise members on the impact and adoption of AI across their business.\n• Customs\, Air\, Road\, Rail\, Maritime and Sustainability updates: key insights from the latest BIFA policy group meetings\n• Training & Development: the latest modules available to members via BIFA Bitesize e-Learning and access to the BIFA website portal.\n• BIFA Member Engagement: Forthcoming member events\n• Reinvigorating the Young Forwarder Network community: In line with our new Patronage scheme\, we will be urging our members to increase their support of the YFN and encouraging their teams to join our community and attend our events\n• BIFA Member PR Database: Join our PR segment within our existing mailing list and be among the first to receive media enquiries/publicity opportunities on the industry’s most pressing issues \n  \nA light breakfast and refreshments will also be available. \n  \nTo attend this meeting\, register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative\, Andrew Melton (a.melton@bifa.org) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-humber-5-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T130000
DTSTAMP:20251219T155608Z
CREATED:20251219T155608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T155608Z
UID:22750-1773918000-1773925200@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Gatwick
DESCRIPTION:New venue: Astral Towers\, Freedom Works\, Betts Way\, Crawley\, RH10 9UY. Parking is free: approach the barrier at the carpark and then let them know via intercom that you are there for Freedom Works. \nJoin us and our external guest speakers for updates on the key local and national issues that are impacting your business. This meeting is a great opportunity for you to share your views on these topics with fellow members and the BIFA team. \n  \nExternal Speaker Topics\nTim Norwood\, Gatwick Airport Chief Planning Officer and Director of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability will present the plans for Gatwick cargo expansion.\n• Discussion: how to constructively plan and implement cargo infrastructure\, operations and landside slot booking to enable the forecast cargo growth opportunities from the Northern Runway Extension to be achieved.\n• Set up a BIFA/Gatwick working group to enable the growth plans. \nJeremy Taylor Managing Director of The Company Connector will update the meeting with information on the newly formed All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Southeast & the Gatwick Growth Gateway. \nAndy Cooke\, BIFA’s External Affairs Consultant\, will brief the meeting on the re-development of the Heathrow cargo facilities project:\n• structure and governance of the Advisory body\n• outcomes and decisions from the workshops recently held with the Transit Sheds and Hauliers\n• the Freight Forwarders workshop is planned for April: the objectives and details will be presented \n  \nWe will have updates from the BIFA team:\n• BIFA government lobbying: the key issues that BIFA are raising with government departments on behalf of our members\n• Customs\, including the Low Value Import Changes consultation with HMRC\n• Legal updates and quick reminder about the 2025 edition of BIFA’s Standard Trading Conditions\n• Ocean\, Rail and Road Policy Group updates including all the Solent Ports\, London Gateway and Felixstowe Port activities and developments\n• Sustainability: regulatory updates & sustainability news impacting our sector\n• New! BIFA AI Working Group: how BIFA is planning to advise members on the impact and adoption of AI across their business (not just Customs).\n• New BIFA bitesize e learning: 6 new modules\n• Training and future Member Events. \n  \nTo attend this meeting\, please register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative\, Paul Cunningham (p.cunningham@bifa.org) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-gatwick-8/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T130000
DTSTAMP:20251219T155608Z
CREATED:20251219T155608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T155608Z
UID:24786-1773918000-1773925200@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Gatwick
DESCRIPTION:New venue: Astral Towers\, Freedom Works\, Betts Way\, Crawley\, RH10 9UY. Parking is free: approach the barrier at the carpark and then let them know via intercom that you are there for Freedom Works. \nJoin us and our external guest speakers for updates on the key local and national issues that are impacting your business. This meeting is a great opportunity for you to share your views on these topics with fellow members and the BIFA team. \n  \nExternal Speaker Topics\nTim Norwood\, Gatwick Airport Chief Planning Officer and Director of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability will present the plans for Gatwick cargo expansion.\n• Discussion: how to constructively plan and implement cargo infrastructure\, operations and landside slot booking to enable the forecast cargo growth opportunities from the Northern Runway Extension to be achieved.\n• Set up a BIFA/Gatwick working group to enable the growth plans. \nJeremy Taylor Managing Director of The Company Connector will update the meeting with information on the newly formed All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Southeast & the Gatwick Growth Gateway. \nAndy Cooke\, BIFA’s External Affairs Consultant\, will brief the meeting on the re-development of the Heathrow cargo facilities project:\n• structure and governance of the Advisory body\n• outcomes and decisions from the workshops recently held with the Transit Sheds and Hauliers\n• the Freight Forwarders workshop is planned for April: the objectives and details will be presented \n  \nWe will have updates from the BIFA team:\n• BIFA government lobbying: the key issues that BIFA are raising with government departments on behalf of our members\n• Customs\, including the Low Value Import Changes consultation with HMRC\n• Legal updates and quick reminder about the 2025 edition of BIFA’s Standard Trading Conditions\n• Ocean\, Rail and Road Policy Group updates including all the Solent Ports\, London Gateway and Felixstowe Port activities and developments\n• Sustainability: regulatory updates & sustainability news impacting our sector\n• New! BIFA AI Working Group: how BIFA is planning to advise members on the impact and adoption of AI across their business (not just Customs).\n• New BIFA bitesize e learning: 6 new modules\n• Training and future Member Events. \n  \nTo attend this meeting\, please register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative\, Paul Cunningham (p.cunningham@bifa.org) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-gatwick-8-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T235900
DTSTAMP:20251016T140531Z
CREATED:20251016T140531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T140531Z
UID:24748-1774029600-1774051140@dev.bifa.org
SUMMARY:BIFA Liverpool Region Charity Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The BIFA Liverpool Region Charity Dinner will take place on Friday 20 March 2026 \nat the Hilton Liverpool City Centre \nLIMITED TICKETS REMAINING\nSponsored by: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nFollowing a successful move to the Hilton\, Liverpool City Centre in 2025\, this popular black tie event will return on Friday 20th March 2026 for a great evening of socialising and entertainment whilst raising money for Zoe’s Place Liverpool and the Clatterbridge Cancer Charity. \nTo learn more about these wonderful charities view their appeals: Liverpool Zoe’s Place and Clatterbridge Cancer Charity. \n   \nThe ticket price includes: \n\nArrival drink and social networking\nPre-dinner entertainment\n3-course meal with 1/2 bottle wine per person followed by tea/coffee\nAfter-dinner entertainment from the popular comedian John Martin\nLive fundraising auction and raffle in support of Zoe’s Place Liverpool and the Clatterbridge Cancer Charity\nDJ and dancing until midnight\n\nTickets are now on sale\, complete the booking form below. LIMITED TICKETS REMAINING. Tables of 10 or 12 can be booked. Requests for fewer than 10 tickets will be seated at mixed tables. \n  \nIf you are interested in sponsoring the event\, please contact BIFA Events for details. \nPHOTO GALLERY – 2025 EVENT \n      \n  \n  \nOops! We could not locate your form. \n 
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-liverpool-region-charity-dinner-3-2/
CATEGORIES:Seasonal Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="BIFA Events Team":MAILTO:bifaevents@bifa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T235900
DTSTAMP:20251016T140531Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Liverpool Region Charity Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The BIFA Liverpool Region Charity Dinner will take place on Friday 20 March 2026 \nat the Hilton Liverpool City Centre \nLIMITED TICKETS REMAINING\nSponsored by: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nFollowing a successful move to the Hilton\, Liverpool City Centre in 2025\, this popular black tie event will return on Friday 20th March 2026 for a great evening of socialising and entertainment whilst raising money for Zoe’s Place Liverpool and the Clatterbridge Cancer Charity. \nTo learn more about these wonderful charities view their appeals: Liverpool Zoe’s Place and Clatterbridge Cancer Charity. \n   \nThe ticket price includes: \n\nArrival drink and social networking\nPre-dinner entertainment\n3-course meal with 1/2 bottle wine per person followed by tea/coffee\nAfter-dinner entertainment from the popular comedian John Martin\nLive fundraising auction and raffle in support of Zoe’s Place Liverpool and the Clatterbridge Cancer Charity\nDJ and dancing until midnight\n\nTickets are now on sale\, complete the booking form below. LIMITED TICKETS REMAINING. Tables of 10 or 12 can be booked. Requests for fewer than 10 tickets will be seated at mixed tables. \n  \nIf you are interested in sponsoring the event\, please contact BIFA Events for details. \nPHOTO GALLERY – 2025 EVENT \n      \n  \n  \nOops! We could not locate your form. \n 
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-liverpool-region-charity-dinner-3/
CATEGORIES:Seasonal Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="BIFA Events Team":MAILTO:bifaevents@bifa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T130000
DTSTAMP:20251209T143941Z
CREATED:20251209T143941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T143941Z
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Liverpool
DESCRIPTION:NEW DATE – This meeting will now take place on the 24th of March \nJoin us and our external guest speakers for updates on the key local and national issues that are impacting your business. This meeting is a great opportunity for you to share your views on these topics with fellow members and the BIFA team. \n  \nExternal Speaker Topics \nColin Lavelle from Hill Dickinson speaking about Middle East end of Voyage notices for Gulf Bound Vessels \n  \nAdditional BIFA Topics \n• BIFA’s new AI and Technology Working Group: how BIFA is planning to advise members on the impact and adoption of AI across their business.\n• Customs\, Air\, Road\, Rail\, Maritime and Sustainability updates: key insights from the latest BIFA policy group meetings\n• Training & Development: the latest modules available to members via BIFA Bitesize e-Learning and access to the BIFA website portal.\n• BIFA Member Engagement: Forthcoming member events\n• Reinvigorating the Young Forwarder Network community: In line with our new Patronage scheme\, we will be urging our members to increase their support of the YFN and encouraging their teams to join our community and attend our events\n• BIFA Member PR Database: Join our PR segment within our existing mailing list and be among the first to receive media enquiries/publicity opportunities on the industry’s most pressing issues \n  \nTo attend this meeting\, register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative\, Andrew Melton (a.melton@bifa.org) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-liverpool-10/
LOCATION:Freedom Logistics International Limited
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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SUMMARY:BIFA Regional Members Meeting - Liverpool
DESCRIPTION:NEW DATE – This meeting will now take place on the 24th of March \nJoin us and our external guest speakers for updates on the key local and national issues that are impacting your business. This meeting is a great opportunity for you to share your views on these topics with fellow members and the BIFA team. \n  \nExternal Speaker Topics \nColin Lavelle from Hill Dickinson speaking about Middle East end of Voyage notices for Gulf Bound Vessels \n  \nAdditional BIFA Topics \n• BIFA’s new AI and Technology Working Group: how BIFA is planning to advise members on the impact and adoption of AI across their business.\n• Customs\, Air\, Road\, Rail\, Maritime and Sustainability updates: key insights from the latest BIFA policy group meetings\n• Training & Development: the latest modules available to members via BIFA Bitesize e-Learning and access to the BIFA website portal.\n• BIFA Member Engagement: Forthcoming member events\n• Reinvigorating the Young Forwarder Network community: In line with our new Patronage scheme\, we will be urging our members to increase their support of the YFN and encouraging their teams to join our community and attend our events\n• BIFA Member PR Database: Join our PR segment within our existing mailing list and be among the first to receive media enquiries/publicity opportunities on the industry’s most pressing issues \n  \nTo attend this meeting\, register HERE \nFor further information contact your BIFA Regional Representative\, Andrew Melton (a.melton@bifa.org) \n***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-regional-members-meeting-liverpool-10-2/
LOCATION:Freedom Logistics International Limited
CATEGORIES:Regional Meetings
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