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Client pressure pushes forwarders into carbon-cutting

Client pressure is driving decarbonisation as much as legislation, according to a member survey by the freight forwarding trade association, BIFA The survey was conducted in association with BIFA’s partner, the Pledge decarbonisation software platform for transport and logistics, to evaluate the importance of the issue. It found that there is growing awareness of measuring carbon emissions from the shipment of freight amongst BIFA members with 69% of respondents saying that emissions ... [+]

BIFA elects new leaders

The British International Freight Association has elected a new chair and vice-chair. Charles Hogg succeeds Rachel Morley as national chair for two-years period. He is commercial director at BIFA member company, Unsworth, and has been vice-chair of the organisation for the past two years and already chairs the Surface Policy ... [+]

Apprenticeships made easy with BIFA online seminars

The British International Freight Association is to launch a regular monthly online event to help members navigate the perceived red tape involved in recruiting apprentices. The online events, which start on April 21, will last 45 minutes. Participants will gain understanding of the administration involved including school engagement, the recruitment process, ... [+]

Denise to help BIFA get closer to its members

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has appointed Denise Hill as member engagement director.She will oversee and develop BIFA’s interaction with its membership in regards to the services it provides and how they are delivered.For much of the past decade, Denise has worked for DHL Global Forwarding and was involved ... [+]

BIFA welcomes Pacific pact

Commenting on the announcement that the UK will shortly join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) BIFA Director General, Steve Parker said: “If imminent membership of the CPTPP delivers the boost for economic growth and geopolitical relations that the Government anticipates, it will be welcome news for ... [+]

BIFA lends weight to National Careers Week

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is supporting National Careers Week 2023 (6-11 March) with events aimed at demonstrating its commitment to promoting careers in logistics.The aim is to provide a focus for careers guidance activity at an important stage in the academic calendar to help support young people leaving ... [+]

Carri on customs training at BIFA

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has appointed Carri Marais, as trainer for freight and customs procedures. She who joins BIFA from DB Schenker Road Freight and will be based in South Yorkshire, bringing over 25 years of experience in freight forwarding and logistics, customs, customer service and key account management, ... [+]

BIFA takes the Pledge to green global supply chains

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is cooperating with the Pledge carbon measurement and offsetting platform to help its members better understand and address environmental issues affecting international supply chains. Pledge will provide BIFA with resources to guide members on what to do to address the tasks at hand and ... [+]

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 reveals Freight Service Awards shortlist

The British International Freight Association says that 26 forwarding companies have been shortlisted as finalists for the nine service categories of the 34th Freight Service Awards, with 12 individuals making the finalist shortlists in the Apprentice of the Year and Young Freight Forwarder categories. They are: Air Cargo Services Award, sponsored by ... [+]

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