BIFA: £8m funding for customs training ‘very welcome’
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has welcomed the recent news of an £8 million government funding scheme for customs intermediaries and traders. Grants have been made available for all customs intermediaries and traders completing customs declarations. The aim of the grants is to support training and the upgrade of IT systems. According to BIFA, […]
Davies Turner completes fresh apprentice intake
Freight forwarder and logistics company Davies Turner & Co Ltd has recruited another 11 youngsters for its trainee programme – now in its ninth successive year. The new recruits will learn all aspects of Davies Turner’s business during the two-year apprenticeship, with the hope they will progress into management and supervisory roles as with previous […]
Forwarders say Government statements on Brexit ‘leave questions unanswered’
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has labeled the Government’s much talked about Brexit advice for companies as ‘patronising’. In a statement, BIFA Director General Robert Keen said the freight forwarding industry was already well aware of the issues at stake, and instead needed more clarity on specific arrangements that will be put in place […]
Freight forwarders ‘still suffering from Felixstowe problems’
Main Image Attribution: John Fielding The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has issued a strongly-worded statement to the owners of the port of Felixstowe, which had asserted that its recently introduced new terminal operating system (TOS) was ‘stable’. Robert Keen, Director General of BIFA, said that his members still face significant problems at the port with […]
Brexit White Paper receives mixed response from supply chain sector
The White Paper outlining the UK Government’s proposed future relationship between the UK and European Union after Brexit has received a mixed, but mostly positive, response from leading supply chain industry figures. The proposals include a facilitated customs arrangement, removing the need for customs checks between the EU and UK – a measure that, whether […]
Susanne Oud joins BIFA Board of Directors
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has announced that Susanne Oud has joined its Board of Directors, replacing Roy Baker who has stepped down after 13 years with the trade body. Susanne is Operations Director EMEA – Verticals at BIFA member company, OIA Global, and is based at the company’s head office in London. Born […]
Freight forwarders told: ‘Don’t expect compensation for Felixstowe disruption’
Main Image Attribution: John Fielding Freight forwarders that suffered operational damage and incurred additional costs as a result of the disruption to operations at the UK port of Felixstowe have been told by BIFA to not expect compensation. The disruption occurred following the introduction of a new operating system in June, but it seems the port’s […]
BIFA reasserts call for an end to shipping line surcharges
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is repeating the calls it has made previously for an end to surcharges imposed by shipping lines. The latest call follows recent announcements by the world’s leading container shipping companies almost in unison that they would be levying “emergency” bunker surcharges in response to rising fuel costs. Robert Keen, […]
