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Freight forwarders urge government to work with Heathrow

Thu. 27 Feb 2020

Speaking after today’s ruling by the Court of Appeal in London in favour of campaigners challenging the legality of the UK government’s decision to allow a third runway at Heathrow Airport, Robert Keen, Director General of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) said:

EU announcement relative to negotiations with the UK

Wed. 26 Feb 2020

The Council on the 25th February adopted a decision authorising the opening of negotiations for a new partnership with the UK, and formally nominating the Commission as EU negotiator. The Council also adopted negotiating directives which constitute a mandate to the Commission for the negotiations.

Government launches consultation to introduce Freeports

Tue. 18 Feb 2020

The government has stated that it wants to boost the economy post Brexit and believes that one way to achieve this is to establish 10 freeports across the country, which have different customs rules than the rest of the country, that are innovative hubs, boost global trade, attract inward investment and increase productivity.

Corvid 19 (Coronavirus)

Tue. 18 Feb 2020

Guidance for staff in the transport sector.

Logistics sector welcomes review of timetable for implementation of new Customs declarations processing system; dual-running with existing system likely

Fri. 14 Feb 2020

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) notes that the implementation timetable on the new computer system that will replace an existing system used for processing Customs declarations is under review by the programme implementation board.

BIFA welcomes deadline extension for Customs grant scheme applications

Mon. 10 Feb 2020

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) welcomes the news that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has extended the deadline for businesses to apply for customs support funding to 31 January 2021.

BIFA Young Forwarder Network hits six with launch in Northern Ireland

Mon. 10 Feb 2020

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has added another regional group to the Young Forwarder Network that it launched less than one year ago.

Basic information on Coronavirus

Tue. 4 Feb 2020

BIFA are receiving many enquiries from Members regarding the above topic. These cover numerous areas, including the contractual and health related issues.

Freight forwarders call for greater transparency and clarity in the development of a post-Brexit trading relationship

Fri. 31 Jan 2020

Ahead of the UK’s departure from the EU later today, the director general of the trade association that represents companies that handle the majority of the UK’s visible trade is calling for greater transparency and clarity in the effort to develop a new post-Brexit trading relationship.

Ade Adepitan reveals winners of UK freight industry ‘Oscars’

Thu. 16 Jan 2020

Ade Adepitan, one of the UK’s most well-known Paralympians and broadcasters has revealed the winners of the British International Freight Association’s Freight Service Awards 2019.

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