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BIFA unveils Freight Service Awards shortlist

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has announced the finalists for the Freight Service Awards. It features 28 companies in nine business categories, including air and sea freight, European logistics, customs compliance, value-added services, staff development and sustainability. BIFA says that seven companies have entered the competition for the first time this year. Individual awards will also celebrate the next generation of industry talent, recognising the achievements of apprentices and young ... [+]

BIFA puts the border on Labour agenda

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) hosted a fringe event at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool on 29 September to discuss policy on a more secure and efficient UK trading border. Led by BIFA Director General Steve Parker, the hour-long discussion brought together policymakers and industry representatives including Anna Jerzewska, ... [+]

BIFA appoints external affairs chief

BIFA has appointed Allie Renison as external affairs director. Alongside her role as senior counsel at SEC Newgate, she will lead BIFA engagement with government departments, parliamentarians, and policy makers. She previously directed trade and EU policy at the Institute of Directors, where she was also appointed to the government’s ... [+]

BIFA appoints media manager

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has appointed Amanda Francis as public relations and media manager. She brings 15 years' experience leading strategic communications across public and private sectors and will develop and execute a national, regional and trade PR strategy. She will work closely with senior stakeholders to support policy ... [+]

BIFA welcomes fuel duty news

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) says that the decision to extend the5p cut on fuel duty will be extended for the rest of the year, shows that the government is listening.Steve Parker, BIFA director general said: “BIFA has been a strong supporter of a campaign around fuel duty and ... [+]

Richard Catt to lead BIFA in South-east

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has appointed Richard Catt as its regional representative for South East England, a new post created to reduce the area covered by Paul Newman, who will now focus on East Anglia and East London.  Already a member of BIFA’s Council and its Policy Group, Richard ... [+]

New survey to tackle organised freight crime

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is urging its members and the wider logistics community to participate in a new police-led survey on organised crime in the UK. The survey, launched by Opal, the national intelligence unit dedicated to tackling serious organised acquisitive crime, aims to build a clearer picture of ... [+]

BIFA raises Windsor Framework concerns in Brussels

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) met European Commission officials in Brussels to discuss the Windsor Framework and its impact on the movement of goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It was part of ongoing engagement between industry and policymakers to assess how the post-Brexit trading arrangements are functioning in ... [+]

BIFA appoints man in the middle

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has appointed Steve Murray as regional representative for its new Central Region in the Midlands. Central Region encompasses the home counties north of London, up to Nottingham in the North, Birmingham in the West, and Peterborough in the East. It has been established to reduce the ... [+]

National Careers Week and International Women’s Day – BIFA gets involved

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is again supporting National Careers Week , highlighting the wide-ranging and rewarding career opportunities available within freight forwarding and the wider logistics sector. It says that while freight forwarding plays a vital role in keeping global trade moving, awareness of the profession among school leavers ... [+]

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