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BIFA Awards 2022 - WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

BIFA is excited to announce the winners of the BIFA Awards 2022. Check out our Press Release to find out who they are!
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Freight Development Pathway

BIFA is proud to introduce this programme in partnership with Manpower to identify, attract and train candidates from outside our industry for career opportunities with BIFA Members.
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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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Carbon Calculator

Want to find out your Carbon impact? Check out this Carbon Emissions Estimation Calculator from CocoonCarbon.
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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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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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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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Big Logistics Diversity Challenge 2023

Back for its third year, the Big Logistics Diversity Challenge is now open for entries for 2023
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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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Latest CDS News

CDS Issue Update - Declaration issues and potential double charging

HMRC is currently conducting a thorough review to assess what happened during the recent major incident that caused some import declarations in the Customs Decl...

Updated CDS Consolidated Workaround Document - March 2023

HMRC has released the latest version of the Consolidated CDS Workaround Document accompanied by the below comments.

Reporting CDS Declarations Issues - 20/03/23

BIFA was advised this morning of a significant change to the way issues regarding CDS are to be reported.

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CDS Issue Update - Declaration issues and potential double charging

HMRC is currently conducting a thorough review to assess what happened during the recent major incident that caused some import declarations in the Customs Decl...

GVMS - Transit and Customs Declaration Reference Guidance

During the latest Kent & East Sussex Regional Meeting, attendees raised concerns regarding the procedures followed by some customs agents when dealing with ship...

Updated CDS Consolidated Workaround Document - March 2023

HMRC has released the latest version of the Consolidated CDS Workaround Document accompanied by the below comments.

Training

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

Wed 12 Apr
09:30 AM

Customs Essentials - Classroom (CM8)

This one-day course provides basic knowledge around the key customs documentation and regimes. Ideal...

BIFA HQ, Feltham TW13 7EP - Training Suite 1

Thu 13 Apr
09:30 AM

Customs Essentials - Live (CM8WEB)

All our 'Live' training is delivered via Zoom. This one-day course provides basic knowledge around ...

Zoom Live - Click Start Date for all course dates

Tue 18 Apr
09:30 AM

BTEC Intermediate Award in Customs Export and Import Procedures - Live (CM3WEB)

All our 'Live' training is delivered via Zoom. For those that would prefer a formal qualification, ...

Zoom Live - Click Start Date for all course dates

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