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With National Lorry Week being celebrated amidst one of the worst driver shortages that anyone can remember, on 25-31 October, BIFA president Sir Peter Bottomley revealed that he knows more than most of us about trucks, and the freight industry in general.
Sir Peter, who has a day job as MP for West Worthing reveals: “Before embarking on my political career, I worked as a lorry driver including an interesting summer ...
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BIFA welcomed the government’s decision to extend the time for companies to access cash incentives for hiring new apprentices.First introduced in August 2020 they were increased to £3,000 for all apprentices in February, but the scheme was due to end in September. However, the government has prolonged the scheme by ...
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Rugby legend Matt Dawson will be the host for BIFA’s for annual Freight Service Awards
Entries to the awards, now in their 33rd year, are still open and BIFA director general, Robert Keen says that it’s not too late for a last minute drop goal.
Robert Keen comments: “Overcoming last minute challenges ...
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The British International Freight Association is launching a campaign to encourage its members to work with schools to promote careers in logistics, forwarding and the supply chain.With schools returning for a new academic year in September, the British International Freight Association (BIFA), is equipping its members with materials to help ...
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BIFA says it sees no change in container shipping fundamentals for months possibly years in a new report for its members. It warns them to expect more surcharges to be imposed by the lines, additional port fees, quay rent and demurrage charges.
The trade association has been monitoring conditions in the ...
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Entries are now open for the British International Freight Association (BIFA) annual Freight Service Awards competition. Now in their 33rd year, the free to enter awards are open to all members of the trade association.
As well as encouraging and rewarding high standards and professionalism, they also represent the ultimate recognition ...
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The British International Freight Association (BIFA) says that further government support for apprentice recruitment is now available.Since 1 June, employers of all sizes in England can apply for extra funding to help them take on new apprentices, said BIFA, which is encouraging its members to take advantage of the increased ...
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BIFA has welcomed increased government incentive payments for companies that hire new apprentices. Employers will now receive £3,000 for new apprentices of any age who join their organisation from 1 April 2021 to 30 September 2021.
Carl Hobbis, BIFA’s Executive Director, who has management responsibility for BIFA’s training and development services, ...
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As National Apprenticeship week comes nears its end, the British International Freight Association has repeated its call for freight forwarding and logistics companies to consider recruiting apprentices.
Executive director Carl Hobbis said: “We know it’s a tough call, with the pandemic and the post transition period continuing to disrupt many freight ...
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Winners of the BIFA Freight Service Awards 2020 overcame multiple difficulties and uncertainties this year, said the industry association.
In the Air Cargo Services category, which was sponsored by ASM UK, Simarco Worldwide Logistics triumphed over fellow finalists DHL Global Forwarding, Kerry Logistics and Ligentia Global.
Winner of the Ocean Services Award, ...
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