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UK forwarders fear Brexit customs staff shortage
A survey carried out by UK forwarder group BIFA has shown that half of respondents are concerned that they will not have enough staff to carry out customs work should the country leave the European Union (EU) without a trade deal.The survey revealed "considerable concerns" regarding the recruitment of staff ...
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UK's young forwarders rise to the challenge with virtual bake off
The British International Freight Association’s (BIFA) Young Forwarder Network (YFN) will be relaunched online later this month, with members asked to prove themselves with a virtual ‘Bake Off’.BIFA said that “The virtual ‘Bake Off’ will be the first of various online events that will be held including web-based quizzes, guest ...
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BIFA issues guidance on safe return to work after Covid-19 lockdown
As the UK awaits instructions from the government about the relaxation of existing Covid-19 lockdown rules, BIFA has published a detailed guide to inform freight forwarders and other companies about what steps they should be taking to facilitate their return to work.The guide says that the safe return of all ...
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Failure to extend Brexit talks 'very risky', say UK forwarders
UK freight forwarder association BIFA has said that the government's refusal to extend trade deal talks with the European Union is "very risky" given the coronavirus outbreak.BIFA said that even before the pandemic, there were concerns among BIFA members that the 11-month transition wouldn’t leave enough time to prepare for ...
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Cargo handlers respond to forwarder criticism of Covid-19 surcharge
Cargo handlers Menzies Aviation and Swissport have respond to freight forwarders' criticism of surcharges introduced following the coronavirus outbreak.The handlers explained to Air Cargo News that the cost of their cargo operations had increased as a result of the reduction in passenger flights.Swissport said that the primary objective of its ...
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BIFA questions ground handler surcharges amid Covid-19 disruption
UK forwarder group British International Freight Association (BIFA) has questioned if surcharges imposed by cargo handlers are justifiable in the current economic circumstances, suggesting that competition authorities could be interested in the development.Recent weeks have seen a range of cargo handlers introduce the surcharges saying that they are necessary to ...
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BIFA urges Brexit transition extension amid COVID-19 disruption
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is urging the government to apply for an extension of the Brexit transition period, as the coronavirus pandemic continues cause disruption.Robert Keen, director general of BIFA says that with negotiations between the EU and UK now stalled, it would be irresponsible of the UK ...
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BIFA celebrates first anniversary of Young Forwarders Network
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is celebrating the first anniversary of its Young Forwarders Network (YFN).BIFA launched the YFN, which involves events run by young forwarders in regional networks, in March 2019.Since its establishment a year ago, six regional networks have been formed and more than 20 YFN events ...
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BIFA welcomes new approach to new customs system roll out
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has welcomed a review of the timetable for implementation of the UK's new customs declarations processing system.BIFA said that UK Customs (HMRC) will now implement a dual-running of both the new (CDS) and existing (CHIEF) systems until confident that the new system is fully ...
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BIFA adds another Young Forwarder Network group
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has added another regional group to the Young Forwarder Network (YFN) that it launched less than one year ago.The Northern Ireland regional group was launched at a meeting at the Belfast Harbour Commissioners offices, joining regional groups that have already been established in Anglia, ...
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NewsBIFA's annual award winners revealed
BIFA Awards 2020UK freight forwarder association BIFA yesterday held its annual awards, hosted by paralympian and broadcasters Ade Adepitan and attended by more than 550 people.Host Adepitan announced eight winners from the 33 freight forwarding companies that were shortlisted as finalists, as well as three individual award winners.The winners of ...
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UK forwarders welcome expanded apprenticeship scheme
Forwarder association BIFA has welcomed news that the UK government is expanding access to an apprenticeship service to small- and medium-sized companies (SMEs).Robert Keen, director general of the trade association, explained that 90% of BIFA corporate members are SMEs that do not qualify as levy-payers and have had restricted access ...
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NewsForwarder aims to help bridge the industry's increasing age gap in the UK
Chadd BluntUK forwarder association BIFA's young forwarder network governor for the Midlands, Chadd Blunt, is hoping to help bridge the "increasing age gap within the sector's workforce" by raising awareness of the sector with young people.Blunt, who took up the role at BIFA earlier this year and is also chief ...
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NewsStroud scoops BIFA compliance role
David Stroud - BIFAUK freight forwarder association BIFA has appointed David Stroud as its policy and compliance adviser with responsibility for logistics issues relating to airfreight, security and sustainable logistics.BIFA said Stroud is a highly experienced industry professional and has held senior management roles at DHL Global Forwarding, Tigers Global ...
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BIFA urges new government to deliver on election promises
British International Freight Association (BIFA) has responded to the restults of the UK's general election yesterday (December 12).Robery Keen, director general of the organisation, has said that members of his trade association hope that the newly-elected government will deliver on its promises regarding Brexit, the withdrawal agreement with the EU, ...
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NewsBIFA to launch Anglia Young Forwarder Network regional group
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is planning to add another regional group to its Young Forwarder Network, which it launched earlier this year.The new Anglia regional group will be launched next week (November 13) at Ipswich Town Football Club.At the launch, guest speakers from Operation Pandora - a European-wide ...
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UK forwarders critical of new Customs declaration system
UK freight forwarder group BIFA has "numerous concerns" over the progress of a new system that will replace the existing Customs declaration process.BIFA director general Robert Keen said it is concerned that progress on the development of the new system has been inconsistent, with periods of activity and progress, and ...
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BIFA casts doubt over UK government's Brexit customs training funding
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has expressed reservations about the UK government's latest announcement about funding for customs training.The announcement, made yesterday, stated that a further £16m will be put towards helping businesses to train staff to make customs declarations, as well as helping businesses who support others to ...
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NewsBIFA expands training team with Sumner appointment
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has expanded its training team with the appointment of Liz Sumner as trainer – freight and customs procedures.Sumner, who joins from DSV Air and Sea, will be based in the Midlands, and has over 30 years of experience in freight forwarding and logistics, the ...
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BIFA agrees with Confederation of British Industry's Brexit warning
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has agreed with a caution issued by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), which suggests that neither the UK nor the EU is ready for a no-deal Brexit on October 31st.Robert Keen, director general of BIFA, said: “As the trade body that speaks for ...
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