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Get ready for Entry Summary Declarations, urges BIFA expert

BIFA frontier policy manager Pawel Jarza is urging forwarders to consider the implications of ENS Entry Summary Declarations for Safety and Security purposes for surface transport. He told an episode of BIFAlink TV on 6 November While introduction of this has been delayed from the original date of 31 October to 31 January 2025 but it is understood that there will be no further delay and that it will happen ... [+]

Logicall team on song at BIFA golf day

The British International Freight Association's first corporate golf day for many years raised over £3,000 for development charity, Transaid. The event at Formby Hall Golf Resort saw the Logicall team,  take first place, while Irish Freight Solutions came a close second. The funds will go directly towards supporting Transaid’s work ... [+]

NCTS5 – practice makes perfect, says BIFA expert

BIFA policy and compliance advisor Igor Popovics is urging companies to “practice, practice, practice” ahead of introduction of the latest iteration of the EU’s transit system, NCTS5 on 22 January. They should also check with their software providers that they can support the new regime. In an episode of BIFAlink TV ... [+]

BIFA: star of the small screen

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is taking a prominent role in a news-style programme, Transforming Logistics: Precision and Purpose, produced by ITN Business.The programme, hosted by presenter and broadcaster Louise Minchin from the ITN London Studio, features reports along with sponsored editorial profiles, spotlighting key players and innovative organisations ... [+]

Gregg Wallace to cook up a storm at BIFA awards

Cookery programme presenter and former greengrocer Gregg Wallace will be the celebrity host for BIFA’s Freight Service Awards. Best known for presenting MasterChef and Celebrity MasterChef on BBC1, he will present the awards at the ceremony at The Brewery in central London on Thursday, 16 January 2025. Deadlines for entry to ... [+]

Three join BIFA board

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has elected Denise Hill, Ian Mallon and Chris Packwood to its board of directors. Denise Hill joined BIFA’s secretariat in April 2023 as member engagement director. With her election to the BIFA Board, she will assist with the governance of the trade association’s work. Ian Mallon, ... [+]

Professional touch for BIFA event

A recent event in the British International Freight Association’s Young Forwarder Network (YFN) programme was the first to be accredited for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Guest speaker, PC Matthew Bate gave a presentation about combating international vehicle crime. BIFA member services director, Carl Hobbis, who has management responsibility for the trade ... [+]

Border ambitions fall well short of reality, says BIFA

Aspiring to create the most effective border in the world is worthy – as announced by the UK Government in December – but delivering it is a long way off said the British International Freight Association (BIFA) in its response to a National Audit Office report published on 20 May. ... [+]

Sam Warren to chair BIFA green group

BIFA has appointed Sam Warren of Woodland group as chair of its new Sustainable Logistics Policy Group. He is also sustainability manager at Essex-based forwarder Woodland Group and prior to that was environmental and sustainability officer for Chelmsford City Council. BIFA set up the Group in 2023 to identify and ... [+]

Happy homecoming for BIFA’s new frontier expert

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has appointed Pawel Jarza as frontier policy manager, part of its policy and compliance team. He will be responsible for liaison with UK government departments such as HMRC and Border Force and other external stakeholders, working closely with Igor Popovics, policy advisor Customs, and Robert ... [+]

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