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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 General, Peter Quantrill said that, according to a question and answer paper on the EU-US Mutual Trade Recognition Decision, reduced ... [+]