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BIFA Awards 2022 - Call for Entries

All categories of the BIFA Awards 2022 are now OPEN FOR ENTRY. BIFA trading members are invited to submit their entries before 6th October 2022. The BIFA Awards are free to enter.
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Are You A Member?

If you’re new to the industry and keen to develop your knowledge and professional network, BIFA’s Young Forwarder Network could provide the perfect opportunity.
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CDS eLearning Course

This course is being developed in conjunction with ASM and will cover the main differences between CHIEF and the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) to enable you to submit customs declarations for exports and imports via the new system.
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Are You Generation Logistics?

Generation Logistics is an industry led and Government-backed initiative tasked with increasing awareness and finding the next generation of logistics industry talent
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Schools Engagement

Motivating and encouraging businesses to approach schools and communities. Sector skills shortages are a big concern of BIFA members; therefore, we are committed to helping support you attract the next generation to the freight forwarding and logistics sectors.
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International Freight Forwarding Specialist Apprenticeship

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

Want to find out your Carbon impact? Check out this Carbon Emissions Estimation Calculator from CocoonCarbon.
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Latest CDS News

HMRC RELEASES CDS WORKAROUND DOCUMENT

In order to best support declarants in their interactions with the CDS platform, HMRC has created an updated workaround document, hosting all known workarounds ...

Trade bodies welcome HMRC’s announcement on switch from CHIEF to CDS

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) and Agency Sector Management (ASM) welcome the news that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has agreed a slight ...

Update On CDS Transition For Imports

From 1st October 2022, businesses will need to make all their import declarations using the Customs Declarations Service.

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BIFA Annual Charity Dinner Makes Post-Pandemic Return

On Friday 30th September, BIFA members, their guests and shipping line representatives gathered together at The Liner Hotel, Liverpool for the reinstated BIFA L...

CCS issues statement on import entry processing

BIFA has been contacted by numerous Members regarding entry processing problems at some of the UK’s major airports where CCS (UK) Ltd provides the CSP service.

HMRC announces extension of the Trader Support Service

It has been announced that the Trader Support Service has been extended until 31st December 2023.

Training

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

Tue 25 Oct
09:00 AM

Freight Forwarding Essentials - Classroom (EXPIMP1)

Ideal for someone new to the industry, this one-day course provides, a basic knowledge around the ke...

BIFA HQ, Feltham TW13 7EP - Training Suite 1

Mon 31 Oct
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 Oct
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

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