Following its successful launch earlier this year, the Air Cargo Community Advisory Body — established by the British International Freight Association (BIFA) — held its second meeting recently, bringing together key stakeholders from across the airfreight and logistics sector to continue to help shape the future of cargo operations at Heathrow Airport. The latest session built on the momentum of the inaugural meeting held in May, which saw over 75 representatives — including freight … [Read more...] about Air Cargo Community Advisory Body gathers for second meeting to drive cargo operations transformation
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Chris Packwood appointed member engagement advisor to the British International Freight Association
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has named Chris Packwood as member engagement advisor with a remit focused on supporting issues raised by individual corporate members. Chris brings to the role more than three decades of experience in the freight forwarding and logistics industry. As the former managing director of Geodis UK, he is widely respected for his strategic insight, deep industry knowledge, and long-standing commitment to improving standards across the freight … [Read more...] about Chris Packwood appointed member engagement advisor to the British International Freight Association
UK freight association launches new advisory body to focus on Heathrow cargo redevelopment
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has launched a cargo community advisory body, which will undertake a lot of the activity previously covered by the CCSUK User Group. The first important task of the advisory body is to focus on the impact of the planned massive redevelopment of the cargo village at Heathrow Airport and the associated freight management systems. Steve Parker, BIFA director general, says: “Whilst we wait for the promised third runway, BIFA is focusing on … [Read more...] about UK freight association launches new advisory body to focus on Heathrow cargo redevelopment
Border Operating Model recognises the value of freight forwarders
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
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
