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The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is to incorporate elements of the online CDS eLearning course launched in Autumn 2021 into its other online live customs training courses.
The trade association worked with software firm ASM to create a relevant training course to help BIFA members understand and implement the different working methods involved with the new system, which HMRC announced would replace the CHIEF computer in a phased transition ending ...
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The British International Freight Association says it is “joining the chorus of voices” that are calling for an investigation into the activities of container shipping lines.
It has written to the UK government asking it to investigate the state of competition within the current deep sea container shipping market, saying that ...
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With many importers unprepared for changes to import customs rules on 1 January there is no better time to use the services of a freight forwarder, says the British International Freight Association.
BIFA director general Robert Keen, says that he was a little surprised to read that research by the Federation ...
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BIFA has shortlisted 26 forwarding companies for its Freight Service Awards, which will take place at its annual luncheon and awards ceremony on Thursday 20 January 2022.
They are:Air Cargo Services Award, sponsored by IAG Cargo – Kerry Logistics (UK), Maltacourt, Pentagon Freight Services, and Uniserve Group.European Logistics Award, sponsored by ...
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BIFA says it welcomes some of the Chancellor’s announcements in Wednesday’s Budget, but that it was overshadowed by the ongoing uncertainty over the shape that Brexit from the EU is taking.Director general Robert Keen said: “We welcome the news that the planned increase in fuel duty has been scrapped, and ...
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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 ...
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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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