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
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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
UK freight forwarding, logistics back Heathrow Commons Committee Report
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 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: 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
