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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

Preparing for CDS Exports - MUCRs and MRNs

Although most of our recent CDS communications has focused on import procedures, the new system will eventually replace the existing export processes too.

UK Trade Tariff: Updates to Volume 3 Released

HMRC has released an updated version of the Tariff Volume 3 Supplement.

Transitioning To CDS - YouTube Tutorials

BIFA has been highlighting that the UK will be moving from processing Customs Declarations via CHIEF to the new Customs Declaration System (CDS).

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Preparing for CDS Exports - MUCRs and MRNs

Although most of our recent CDS communications has focused on import procedures, the new system will eventually replace the existing export processes too.

Member Consultation: Driving Licence Flexibility For Alternatively-Fuelled Vehicles

The Department for Transport is seeking views on potential changes to driving licence flexibility regarding vans that are powered by alternative fuels.

UK Trade Tariff: Updates to Volume 3 Released

HMRC has released an updated version of the Tariff Volume 3 Supplement.

Training

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

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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

Wed 31 Aug
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

Wed 31 Aug
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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British International Freight Association @BIFA

HMRC has shared their first guidance document with regards to Export procedures on #CDS. This document focuses on f… httpss://t.co/HLX6P6LtlZ

Tweet: Fri 12 Aug - 3:30 PM

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@ThisIsKateS Hello Kate, resources for Exports are being worked on as we speak.. in fact we have just received our… httpss://t.co/kXMNAvo4OG

Tweet: Fri 12 Aug - 2:58 PM

British International Freight Association @BIFA

HMRC has released an updated version of the Tariff Volume 3 Supplement - covering IPAFF notifications, LVBI changes… httpss://t.co/3JMMucgFvb

Tweet: Fri 12 Aug - 11:02 AM