Commenting on the announcement by the UK government of the Border Operating Model that will take effect from the end of the Transition Period, the trade association for UK freight forwarders said it is keeping its fingers crossed that its members, the companies that manage cross-border trade between the UK and EU, will have enough time to make the necessary preparations to facilitate the revised arrangements. Robert Keen, Director General of the British International Freight Association … [Read more...] about Border Operating Model recognises the value of freight forwarders
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UK freight association ties up with maritime consultancy to enable its members to benchmark oceanfreight rates
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has entered into a collaborative agreement with Drewry to help bring the maritime research consultancy's confidential freight rate benchmarking service to members of the trade association. Launched in 2019, Drewry Forwarder Benchmarking Club is designed to meet the specific needs of freight forwarders and non-vessel operating common carriers (NVOCCs) and provides members with the opportunity to confidentially benchmark their ocean carrier buy … [Read more...] about UK freight association ties up with maritime consultancy to enable its members to benchmark oceanfreight rates
Freight and logistics training heads online in virtual classrooms via video conferencing
From June 1st, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) is taking its comprehensive industry training programme online, utilising web-based video conferencing. Director General, Robert Keen explains: “Once lockdown measures started, BIFA's face-to-face training, which has received really positive feedback for its interactive nature, came to a halt. The question for us, was: How could we replicate that online? “Over the past month, our four-strong training team … [Read more...] about Freight and logistics training heads online in virtual classrooms via video conferencing
Freight association lends support to diversity in logistics
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is adding its support to The Big Logistics Diversity Challenge 2020, which is being organised by Nimble Media Ltd, in association with Talent in Logistics. As a Supporting Organisation, BIFA will be encouraging its members to enter a team for the event, which will take place in June 2020. The Big Logistics Diversity Challenge will bring together logistics professionals to look at how the sector can tackle diversity collaboratively and … [Read more...] about Freight association lends support to diversity in logistics
BIFA Freight Service Awards open for entry
Entries are now open for the British International Freight Association (BIFA) annual Freight Service Awards competition. Now in their 31st year, BIFA’s Freight Service Awards are open to all members of the trade association, which represents UK companies engaged in the international movement of freight by all modes of transport. As well as encouraging and rewarding high standards and professionalism, these awards, which are free to enter, also represent the ultimate recognition … [Read more...] about BIFA Freight Service Awards open for entry
Freight forwarders query whether government is listening
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
