The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has welcomed SkyCargo’s move to return to an all-in pricing on air freight shipments to and from Europe from 1st of February and on the airline's global network from 1st of March. The cargo arm of Dubai-based Emirates said the single “all-in” charge would be based on weight plus the current fuel and security fees. This would eliminate the present setup of a base rate plus surcharges for fuel and security. The new policy … [Read more...] about SkyCargo’ all-in rates welcomed by forwarders
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SkyCargo’ all-in rates welcomed by forwarders
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has welcomed SkyCargo’s move to return to an all-in pricing on air freight shipments to and from Europe from 1st of February and on the airline's global network from 1st of March. The cargo arm of Dubai-based Emirates said the single “all-in” charge would be based on weight plus the current fuel and security fees. This would eliminate the present setup of a base rate plus surcharges for fuel and security. The new policy … [Read more...] about SkyCargo’ all-in rates welcomed by forwarders
Drewry: shipping volumes to hit one billion teu by 2020
Drewry Maritime has said that exponential growth anticipated in Asia, and in particular China, will help drive container throughput by an average 5.5 percent, or 40 percent in total, between now and 2020, resulting in container volumes handled by ports worldwide to increase to up to one billion teu by the end of the decade, up from 623 million teu in 2013. Transhipment volumes are expected to contribute significantly to the total, increasing by 140 million teu, or 83 percent, from 175 … [Read more...] about Drewry: shipping volumes to hit one billion teu by 2020
Business as usual in Scotland, says BIFA
Following the decision by Scotland to remain in the United Kingdom, the trade association that represents freight forwarders throughout the UK, says that it is business as usual. British International Freight Association (BIFA) director general, Robert Keen says: “The decision to vote against independence has removed a period of huge uncertainty for our members. “They can now get on with doing what they do best: Facilitating the UK’s international trade and assisting … [Read more...] about Business as usual in Scotland, says BIFA
UK forwarders object to airline surcharge
The trade association for UK freight forwarders and logistics service providers is encouraging its members to object to a Paper Air Waybill (AWB) Surcharge that airlines are planning for export AWBs that are not filed electronically. The British International Freight Association’s (BIFA) director general, Robert Keen, commented: “BIFA supports e-Commerce and e-Air Waybill implementation in the air cargo supply chain. “However, we believe that implementation should … [Read more...] about UK forwarders object to airline surcharge
BIFA supports rule out of Thames estuary plan
The trade association for UK freight forwarders and logistics service providers has welcomed the Airports Commission’s decision not to include the inner Thames estuary airport proposal in its shortlist of options for providing new airport capacity by 2030. The British International Freight Association’s (BIFA) director general, Robert Keen, commented: “BIFA’s members hope that today’s decision will allow the commission to focus on the three most appropriate and … [Read more...] about BIFA supports rule out of Thames estuary plan
