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BIFA holds first green group meeting

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) held the first meeting of its Sustainable Logistics Policy Group in November. The group, managed by policy advisor sustainability and environment, Mike Jones, will help identify and report on issues which are of may in future have an impact upon BIFA members’ businesses. Attendees discussed how the policy group could work to provide guidance to the association in order to deliver meaningful support. Future meetings ... [+]

First employee for Freight Development Pathway

KTL (Europe) has become the first company to employ a candidate that has completed the Freight Development Pathway (FDP), a programme launched at the end of last year by the British International Freight Association (BIFA) in partnership with Manpower. Louie Turner has joined KTL (Europe)’s Customs department as a trainee ... [+]

From one legend to another: Football star reveals winners of BIFA Freight Service Awards

Kevin Keegan revealed the winners of the annual BIFA Freight Service Awards on 19 January. The Scunthorpe United, Liverpool Southampton and Newcastle United legend said he was “delighted” for those crowned as champions in the various categories.All the winners demonstrated total commitment to both the industry and driving change: two ... [+]

BIFA sets out its stall for National Careers Week

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is supporting National Careers Week on 7-12 March with a series of events promoting careers in logistics. It will start with an online seminar entitled ‘Ten Reasons To Consider a Career in Logistics’ at 13:00 on 7 March. BIFA executive director, Carl Hobbis, who is ... [+]

What do you think of the shipping industry? BIFA to canvas members

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is asking its members for their views on current container shipping line practices, as well as their opinions on the easements and exemptions provided to them under competition law. BIFA director general, Robert Keen, says that over the last several months, he has received many ... [+]

BIFA demands shipping probe

The British International Freight Association says it is “joining the chorus of voices” that are calling for an investigation into the activities of container shipping lines. It has written to the UK government  asking it to investigate the state of competition within the current deep sea container shipping market, saying that ... [+]

Unprepared for import controls? Make friends with a forwarder, says BIFA

With many importers unprepared for changes to import customs rules on 1 January there is no better time to use the services of a freight forwarder, says the British International Freight Association. BIFA director general Robert Keen, says that he was a little surprised to read that research by the Federation ... [+]

US security pact deal leaves out forwarders, says BIFA

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) says it is disappointed with the implementation of the mutual recognition agreement (MRA) for the US and European Union trade security programmes. In particular, it is angry that AEO-accredited freight forwarders and customs brokers will not gain reduced risk scores under the MRA. BIFA Director ... [+]