Jan

Changes to the LEZ

Low Emission Zone (LEZ) emissions standards will become tougher for heavier vehicles.

GVMS Downtime Notification

Update to Hauliers on GVMS downtime from 11pm (GMT) on January 30th 2021 to 1am (GMT) on January 31st 2021.

BIFA Freight Service award winners triumph over adversity

Despite a year beset by multiple operational difficulties and uncertainties, there were many outstanding entries in the BIFA Freight Service Awards 2020 – the very best of which have now been announced in a series of online video presentations this week.

Contact details at Inland Border Facilities

BIFA has been asked questions about how Members can communicate with the Inland Border Facilities (IBFs).

Zero rating of Freight Transport Costs Public Notice 744b

Since the UK exited the EU, BIFA have received an increasing flow of questions regarding whether the Freight Transport Costs charged to clients can be zero-rated.

End to box shortage may be in sight

‘Positive trend’ in Container Availability Index suggests Chinese New Year could be the turning point, says Container xChange

Container shipping market: Dialogue or complaint

The European Shippers Council (ESC) and CLECAT, European associations grouping shippers and forwarders, recently criticised policies being pursued by shipping lines in a joint open letter addressed to the European Commission.

Felixstowe Port - Mandatory wearing of face coverings

Wearing of face coverings to become mandatory for all visitors and drivers.

BA Cargo strikes at Heathrow

New round of strikes by BA Cargo workers.

EU Exit information on COVID Testing and Compensation for the fishing industry

Drivers are being encouraged to have a test prior to entering Kent and compensation scheme announced by Defra.