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2021 Annual General meeting

Notice is hereby given that the 32nd Annual General Meeting of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) will be held by Zoom video conference on Thursday 27 May 2021
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New edition of the BIFA Standard Trading Conditions

As a consequence of EU Exit, there are changes to Direct/Indirect Representation with HMRC which have necessitated a new edition of the BIFA STC.
BIFA STC 2021

EU Exit 2020

The UK exited the European Union (EU) at midnight on 31 December 2020. In the run up to that exit BIFA campaigned to ensure that the movement of the UK’s visible import and export trade did not become overburdened by over complicated trade procedures.
EU Exit

Customs and Freight Forwarding - Virtual Classroom

NEW interactive BTEC and Essentials training. All courses are delivered via Zoom and feature live trainers with over 25 years freight and customs experience.
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Young Forwarder Network

If you’re new to the industry and keen to develop your knowledge and professional skills, BIFA’s new Young Forwarder Network could provide the perfect opportunity.
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International Freight Forwarding Specialist Apprenticeship

Everything you need to know for employers and potential recruits. Inspiring the next generation.
Apprenticeships

Ask about membership today

By becoming a member of BIFA, you can link your company to the pursuit of excellence and quality in the transport and logistics sector and gain access to many beneficial services.
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Multimodal 2021 - 19-21 October 2021

Multimodal is the UK, Ireland and Northen Europe's only one stop shop for cargo owners.
Multimodal 2021

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - BIFA Continuity of Service

Due to ongoing Covid 19 disruption the BIFA offices have reduced staffing with remaining staff working from home.
COVID-19

Latest EU Exit 2020 News

Reminder of requirements for importing EU transiting high-risk food and feed

Important message regarding recent information on consignments of high-risk food and feed transiting through the EU destined for GB

Traffic management measures in Kent stood down as trade returns to normal

Hauliers no longer need a Kent Access Permit to travel between the UK and the EU.

One in four small UK exporters halt EU sales

New research this month from Federation of Small Businesses shows UK-EU export problems have persisted and ‘are in danger of becoming permanent, systemic’

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New guidance published to prevent use of vehicles as weapons in terror attacks

Robust new security measures introduced to prevent criminals and terrorists from accessing commercial vehicles.

World Container Index - 06 May

Drewry’s composite World Container index increased 9.8% or $489 to $5,472.33 per 40ft container.

Global e-Commerce jumps to $26.7 trillion

The dramatic rise in e-commerce amid movement restrictions induced by COVID-19 increased online retail sales’ share of total retail sales from 16% to 19% in 202...

Training

By booking a course you are bound by BIFA Training Terms & Conditions. Note that any quoted prices will always exclude VAT.

Mon 31 May
12:00 AM

KCSM - Known Consignor - Supervisor/Manager (KC4CBT)

This course forms part of the BIFA suite of Known Consignor training and complies with the UK DfT Ma...

Online course

Mon 31 May
12:00 AM

KCSD - Known Consignor - Security Documentation (KC3CBT)

This course forms part of the BIFA suite of Known Consignor training and complies with the UK DfT Ma...

Online course

Mon 31 May
12:00 AM

KCD - Known Consignor - Driver (KC2CBT)

This course forms part of the BIFA suite of Known Consignor training and complies with the UK DfT Ma...

Online course

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Global e-Commerce jumps to $26.7 trillion. httpss://t.co/cjzuNkD8f1

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