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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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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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SUMMARY:BIFA Freight Service Awards 2026 - NOW OPEN
DESCRIPTION:Entry forms are now available – start planning your entries for: \n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by:\n\n\n\nAir Freight Forwarder of the Year\nIAG Cargo\n\n\n\nCustoms Compliance Services\nCommunity Network Services\n\n\n\nEuropean Logistics Forwarder of the Year\nTT Club\n\n\n\nExtra Mile\nDescartes\n\n\n\nProject Forwarding\nBT\n\n\n\nSea Freight Forwarder of the Year\nPort Express\n\n\n\nStaff Development\nAlbacore Systems\n\n\n\nSustainable Logistics & the Environment\nAmerican Airlines Cargo\n\n\n\nValue-added Logistics Services\nMenzies LLP\n\n\n\n  \nAnd\, for individuals (employed by a BIFA trading member): \n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by:\n\n\n\nApprentice of the Year\nElite Global Logistics Network\n\n\n\nYoung Freight Forwarder of the Year\nVirgin Atlantic Cargo\n\n\n\n  \nSIGNIFICANT DATES: \n\nDeadline for receipt of entries: 11am Wednesday 7 October 2026\nAnnouncement of finalists: late October\nJudging to take place during November\nCeremony and announcement of winners: 14 January 2027 (ceremony tickets on sale in late October)\n\n  \n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-freight-service-awards-2026-competition-2/
CATEGORIES:BIFA Awards
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ORGANIZER;CN="BIFA Events Team":MAILTO:bifaevents@bifa.org
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SUMMARY:BIFA Freight Service Awards 2026 - NOW OPEN
DESCRIPTION:Entry forms are now available – start planning your entries for: \n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by:\n\n\n\nAir Freight Forwarder of the Year\nIAG Cargo\n\n\n\nCustoms Compliance Services\nCommunity Network Services\n\n\n\nEuropean Logistics Forwarder of the Year\nTT Club\n\n\n\nExtra Mile\nDescartes\n\n\n\nProject Forwarding\nBT\n\n\n\nSea Freight Forwarder of the Year\nPort Express\n\n\n\nStaff Development\nAlbacore Systems\n\n\n\nSustainable Logistics & the Environment\nAmerican Airlines Cargo\n\n\n\nValue-added Logistics Services\nMenzies LLP\n\n\n\n  \nAnd\, for individuals (employed by a BIFA trading member): \n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by:\n\n\n\nApprentice of the Year\nElite Global Logistics Network\n\n\n\nYoung Freight Forwarder of the Year\nVirgin Atlantic Cargo\n\n\n\n  \nSIGNIFICANT DATES: \n\nDeadline for receipt of entries: 11am Wednesday 7 October 2026\nAnnouncement of finalists: late October\nJudging to take place during November\nCeremony and announcement of winners: 14 January 2027 (ceremony tickets on sale in late October)\n\n 
URL:https://dev.bifa.org/event/bifa-freight-service-awards-2026-competition/
CATEGORIES:BIFA Awards
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ORGANIZER;CN="BIFA Events Team":MAILTO:bifaevents@bifa.org
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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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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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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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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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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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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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