The UK’s Freight Transport Association (FTA) and the British International Freight Association (BIFA) have echoed the British House of Commons Transport Committee's call for a speedy decision on the long drawn out airport expansion decision. In its report on airport expansion in the South East, the House of Commons Transport Committee, has criticised the UK Government for squandering the opportunity to end decades of "political dithering" over a decision on the expansion of UK airport … [Read more...] about UK freight forwarding, logistics back Heathrow Commons Committee Report
BIFA
BIFA frustrated by possible delay on Heathrow runway decision
The trade association for UK freight forwarders and logistics service providers has expressed its frustration that a decision on the expansion of UK airport capacity is likely to be delayed for a further six months. In June this year, following the Airports Commission report on airport capacity in the UK, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) said that it backed the report’s proposal that the UK must push ahead on the expansion of aviation capacity with a new runway at … [Read more...] about BIFA frustrated by possible delay on Heathrow runway decision
BIFA Names Osborn New Chairman
Fred Osborn succeeds Carson McMullan as the national chairman of the trade association for UK freight forwarders, with Mark Bromley becoming vice chairman. Since 2000, Osborn has been the co-owner of X-Pand International Freight Ltd. He has been BIFA's vice chairman for the past two years and was previously chair of BIFA's Air Policy Group. He joined the trade association's Board in 2011. New vice chairman, Bromley is sales and development manager at Allways International Forwarding. … [Read more...] about BIFA Names Osborn New Chairman
BIFA: Freight must not be forgotten
With uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the forthcoming UK General Election, the voice of the country's freight forwarders is urging the eventual occupant of Number 10 not to overlook the vital role of international trade facilitation to the UK economy. British International Freight Association (BIFA) director general, Robert Keen says: "Whatever the eventual shape or form of the new government, joined-up thinking is still needed on the many issues facing those involved in facilitating UK … [Read more...] about BIFA: Freight must not be forgotten
IATA scam is back again
BIFA has received information from a number of members concerning, so called, payment demands from IATA sent by email. Even more worrying is that the e-mail suffices (domain name) appear to clone the genuine IATA suffix (@iata.org). Fortunately, BIFA has observed that there are still ‘tell-tale’ signs to look out for, for example poor spelling is common, which a recent sample received by a BIFA member demonstrated, as it was from ‘[email protected]’. There are many … [Read more...] about IATA scam is back again
BIFA names young forwarder of the year
Taking a leading role in the launch of two high profile high street brands into the South African market has helped to earn Jenifer Taylor of Santova Logistics the coveted prize of ‘Young Freight Forwarder of the Year’, sponsored by Virgin Atlantic Cargo, in the British International Freight Association’s Freight Service Awards. Taylor, who has worked with Santova for four and-a-half years, received her prize at the annual BIFA awards ceremony in London, attended by over 500 … [Read more...] about BIFA names young forwarder of the year
