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The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has appointed Dawn White as its new head of digital communications and events. She joins BIFA from ITN, where she led and produced video content for global businesses and public and private sector organisations. In her new role, she will lead the strategic development and delivery of BIFA TV.
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Traders and freight forwarders can expect several changes to customs rules this year, says BIFA policy and compliance advisor Igor Popovics.
He told an episode of BIFA TV on 14 January that forthcoming developments could include the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). This will mainly affect companies selling in the ...
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The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is urging its members to ensure they are fully prepared to implement its updated Standard Trading Conditions (STC) from 1 January 2026.
The revised STC, unveiled in September, replace the version last updated in 2021and have been developed in response to significant changes in the ...
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The Chancellor’s Budget on 27 November contains measures that offer both modest support and serious cause for concern for the freight and international-trade community, says the British International Freight Association.
On the positive side, the retention of the 5p fuel duty cut until August 2026 and the business investment incentives (such ...
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The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is urging the Chancellor to use the Budget on Thursday 27 November to deliver targeted measures to strengthen the UK’s trade and support the logistics sector,
It warns that ongoing cost pressures, regulatory uncertainty and infrastructure constraints could undermine the UK’s post-pandemic and post-Brexit trading ...
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BIFA signs crime cooperation pact
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) and the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA EMEA) have exchanged Associate Partner memberships and will work together to exchange information, insights and security solutions.
A proposed Freight Crime Bill sponsored by Rachel Taylor MP is due to have its second reading ...
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The British International Freight Association's (BIFA) has updated its Standard Trading Conditions (STC), replacing the version revised in 2021. The new STCs reflect ongoing changes in the UK’s trading procedures, with growth in customs-related activities while increased turbulence in global trade has increased the risks BIFA members face in enacting ...
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The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has appointed Jack Rice as its new regional representative for Scotland. He brings over 15 years of experience in the freight forwarding and customs brokerage industry, and is currently director of Caledonian Freight.
A long-time participant in BIFA’s regional activities, Rice took on a more ...
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The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has named Chris Packwood as member engagement advisor with a remit to support corporate members. He brings over three decades of experience in the freight forwarding and logistics industry as former managing director of Geodis UK.
In the newly created advisory capacity, he will work ...
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With funding for HMRC’s Customs Declaration Service (CDS) confirmed for two years, freight forwarders can look forward to a number of improvements and updates to the service, says BIFA policy and compliance adviser, Igor Popovics.
He told an episode of BIFAlink TV on 18 July that one of the first fruits ...
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