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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

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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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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 and some people working from home.
COVID-19

Latest EU Exit 2020 News

BIFA TSS Seminar Slide pack

Please find a slide pack for the TSS webinar held on the 2nd of March together with a TSS update on SFD for Controlled Goods:

Goods Vehicle Movement Service - Driver volunteers required for further Service Development

HMRC would like to speak with drivers moving goods under the Common Transit Convention (CTC) from the EU to GB and GB to NI - with Goods movement references (GM...

Important: Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS) Updates/Reminder

Updates from the GVMS team.

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US suspends tariffs on UK goods in trade dispute

The UK welcomes US decision to suspend tariffs today on a range of goods, as we agree a joint de-escalation in the long-running Boeing-Airbus dispute.

UK announces locations of eight ‘freeports’ in England

Winning bids for the new free economic zone status reportedly goes to Thamesport, Felixstowe and Harwich, Humberside, Liverpool City, Plymouth, Solent, Teesside...

BIFA TSS Seminar Slide pack

Please find a slide pack for the TSS webinar held on the 2nd of March together with a TSS update on SFD for Controlled Goods:

Training

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

Wed 31 Mar
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

Wed 31 Mar
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 Mar
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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