News that very few companies have registered for a new government online system designed to protect value added tax revenues on foreign parcels in the event of a no-deal Brexit has led the UK representative body for freight forwarding and logistics companies to question whether Government is listening to advice from industry experts. Robert Keen, Director General of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) says: “We are not surprised that few companies have signed up for the … [Read more...] about Freight forwarders query whether government is listening
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BIFA focuses on issues facing freight forwarders at Multimodal 2019
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) will have a significant present, with staff from the secretariat as well as its regional consultants all being on the trade association’s exhibition booth at Multimodal 2019. The show provides a great place for industry networking and meeting potential new clients and since the registration opened last month many high-profile shippers have already confirmed their attendance. The trade association for UK freight forwarding and logistics … [Read more...] about BIFA focuses on issues facing freight forwarders at Multimodal 2019
BIFA names new National Chairman – Mark Bromley
Mark Bromley has succeeded Fred Osborn as the elected National Chairman of BIFA – the British International Freight Association – for a two-year period. Osborn becomes Immediate Vice-Chairman for a two-year term. Alongside him is John Stubbings, Group Director and Company Secretary of the Woodland group who was elected Vice-Chairman by the board. Sir Peter Bottomley, MP, remains as BIFA president. Bromley has been associated with BIFA for many years, working for BIFA … [Read more...] about BIFA names new National Chairman – Mark Bromley
Freight forwarders’ body – BIFA – joins calls for softer Brexit
With Brexit talks due to get underway in Brussels soon, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) is calling for the UK negotiators to push for a deal that keeps the UK in the European customs union. BIFA Director General, Robert Keen says: “Over the weekend, we heard the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond dismiss speculation that the UK could pursue a soft Brexit and remain part of the EU’s customs union and the single market. “Like many, BIFA … [Read more...] about Freight forwarders’ body – BIFA – joins calls for softer Brexit
BIFA welcomes entry into force of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
The trade association for UK freight forwarding and logistics companies notes that the ratifications by Chad, Jordan, Oman and Rwanda means the deal has reached the pre-determined threshold of 110 WTO members required for its immediate entry into force. Robert Keen, director general of BIFA says, “This agreement aims to simplify and clarify international import and export procedures, customs formalities and transit requirements. It should make trade-related administration easier and … [Read more...] about BIFA welcomes entry into force of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
Freight forwarders association makes Board promotions
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) Board and Council recently approved the promotion of Robert Windsor and Spencer Stevenson to directors of BIFA. Windsor, who joined the BIFA secretariat in June 2009 will continue to lead the trade association’s representational work with government and many other organisations that BIFA seeks to influence on behalf of its freight forwarding members. Stevenson, who joined the BIFA secretariat in June 2010, will … [Read more...] about Freight forwarders association makes Board promotions
