bifa-logistics-uk

EES delay may be respite for freight industry, says BIFA

The recently announced delay to introduction of the EU’s Entry Exit System (EES) from October to 10 and possibly November will help avoid many of the potential pitfalls, said the British International Freight Association in a BIFAlink TV broadcast on 30 July. Update On EU Entry-Exit System (youtube.com) BIFA compliance director Robert Windsor said the EU’s recently announced delay To the introduction of the new biometric checks from October to 10 and ... [+]

Freight leaders call for Logistics Minister

The heads of 11 trade associations have written to the leaders of the UK’s and devolved nations’ main political parties urging them to appoint a dedicated minister for logistics with cross-departmental responsibilities. The consignees include BIFA director general, Steve Parker, together with David Wells, Richard Ballantyne, Geraint Evans and Amanda Franci ... [+]

No quarantine, but tests every two days for truckers

The UK government has set out new details of the new Covid testing regime that will apply to international arrivals in England from 6 April, including truck drivers. They will be one of a limited number of professions that will be exempt from quarantining in order to keep freight and other ... [+]