Grimbsy and Immingham Port Update - Border Control Posts

The Department for Environmental Food & Rural Affairs would like to assure traders that they can continue to import via Grimsby and Immingham as they can currently.

BIFA Freight Service Awards now open for entry

Entries are now open for the British International Freight Association's annual Freight Service Awards competition, which are an important part of BIFA’s mission to encourage its Members in their pursuit of improved standards and excellence within the logistics and supply chain industry.

Changes to CDS Declaration Completion Rules

Target Operating Model Survey Launches

HMRC is inviting Members to participate in the review on the UK’s global regime for Safety & Security (S&S) requirements led by the Cabinet Office, HMRC, the Home Office and HM Treasury.

BIFA adds youth to its national Council

*PRESS RELEASE* Kyle Lawrence and Laura Hobby have been selected to join the British International Freight Association’s Council, a 33-strong group that acts as a sounding board for the views of the trade association’s membership.

Changes to Safety and Security declaration easements announced

The Government has announced a raft of customs easements to support industry and improve flow at UK borders. Traders, hauliers and carriers are set to benefit from four Safety & Security (S&S) facilitations, which will come into force from 1st July 2022 for EU and rest of world trade.

Closure of inland border facility at Birmingham Airport

Please be advised that the Birmingham inland border facility (IBF) will permanently close from 23:59 on Thursday 30th June 2022

Simplified Customs Transit Arrangements

HMRC have published a Tax and Information Notes (TIIN) and legislation for new simplified rules for customs transit arrangements and declarations of imported goods under a free zone on the 9th of June. The policy paper relates to simplified rules for customs transit arrangements and declarations of imported goods under a free zone.

GVMS to accept C21 declarations

HMRC has provided the following information relating to GVMS

CDS Frequently Asked Questions - Updated 8th June 2022

Following our last update on the 6th May, HMRC has provided further clarity on the transition to CDS by providing the latest responses to questions submitted by Members.