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.
BIFA provide two categories of Membership (1) Full or (2) Associate.
(1) Full Membership is only open to UK registered Freight Forwarders and is not open to any other type of business or non-UK registered company. BIFA Membership is corporate only.
(2) Associate Membership is a form of advertising for companies that are not Freight Forwarders by definition, but may provide ancillary services to Freight Forwarders. Note: Freight Forwarders cannot be Associate Members.
Please read the criteria below carefully before deciding on which category.
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Full Membership
For UK registered Freight Forwarders only.
Who are actively engaged in the supply of UK and/or international freight services (Freight Forwarding) or UK Customs Brokerage services, but also require access to the BIFA Standard Trading Conditions (STC).
See benefits below before applying.
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Associate Membership
For Companies not engaged in Freight Forwarding or Customs Brokerage activities.
Who provide services to Freight Forwarders and wish to develop their interests to the Freight Forwarding industry through BIFA.
See benefits below before applying.
Note: New applicants for Full Membership require Freight Liability Insurance in order to be accepted. A list of Insurance Brokers can be provided. Please email [email protected].
BIFA Full Membership Benefits
UK registered Freight Forwarders only.
[1] Access to FIATA documents, such as the Multimodal Bill of Lading (FBL), the FIATA Waybill (FWB) and the Forwarders Certificate of Receipt (FCR)
[2] Excludes Aviation Security Training
BIFA Associate Membership Benefits
Companies not engaged in Freight Forwarding or Customs Brokerage activities.
Annual Subscription Fees
2025
Associate Membership
Full Trading Membership
[1] The subscription fees are based on the total number of operational staff including directors as well as sales, accounts, administration and operations departments (excluding warehouse staff and drivers). Subscriptions can be paid in full by BACS or Direct Debit or in two six monthly instalments by Direct Debit only – for BACS payments bank details will be provided on request.
[2] The subscription fee is non-refundable if cancelled at any time.
[3] Application fee is non-refundable for unsuccessful applicants to cover the processing costs.
BIFA Full Membership Conditions
Conditions of Membership
To be accepted as a Trading Member of BIFA an applicant company must be a provider of UK and/or international freight services (a Freight Forwarder) or a UK Customs Broker:
- Be an established business registered in the UK, or if an overseas company are a business registered in the UK and meet the UK rules of Establishment..(Establishment means that you have a place of business and employ staff in the UK)
- Adopt and incorporate the latest edition of the BIFA Standard Trading Conditions (STC) into international freight contracts.(Companies cannot display the BIFA Logo or adopt and incorporate the BIFA STC, until they have been accepted as members)
- Hold an adequate Insurance policy in place commensurate with business activities and when required by BIFA, shall produce evidence of a valid policy from your insurer/broker.
(A) Freight Forwarder: For applicant companies this must be a fully comprehensive Insurance policy to meet the liabilities incorporated in the latest edition of the BIFA STC. The policy must Include Loss or Damage and Errors and Omissions.(B) Customs Broker (non-forwarding): For applicant companies this must be a fully comprehensive Insurance Policy to cover Errors & Omissions.(Details of your existing cover are given in the Insurance Declaration section of the Membership Application Form) - Undertake to accurately complete, sign and return the Annual Company Declaration that will be sent to you each year prior to your Annual Membership renewal invoice.
Membership will be offered following receipt of a fully accurate and completed Application Form, signed Insurance Declaration and full payment of the Application and Subscription fees.
FIATA Membership Benefits
FIATA
The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations, is a non-governmental, membership-based organisation.
FIATA Membership Certificate
Every Individual Member of FIATA receives an official membership certificate on payment of the FIATA annual subscription fee.
Use of FIATA Logo
Individual Members of FIATA are permitted to display the FIATA logo on their websites and vehicle livery, and to print the logo on their company stationary, and business cards (but not on any transport documents). If you require a FIATA logo, please email [email protected]
Entry in the FIATA Members Directory
Your company’s name and address will be published in the unique FIATA Members Directory on the FIATA website. This directory of freight forwarders and logistics providers is continuously updated and can be freely consulted by anyone.
Advertising in the FIATA Members Directory
Only Individual Members of FIATA have the opportunity to advertise their services (in addition to their regular entry) in the FIATA Members Directory.
FIATA REVIEW and Information
Individual Members of FIATA receive their own individual copies of the FIATA REVIEW, which is published five times a year, 3 digital and 2 printed, and contains reports from FIATA activities, congress programmes and other information direct from the Federation.
Special rates for FIATA Publications and Articles
Individual Members of FIATA can obtain FIATA publications, such as the FIATA Code of Abbreviations, the FIATA Glossary of Transport and Forwarding Terms, the FIATA Customs Clearance Manual, as well as FIATA articles at special, discounted rates.
For further information on FIATA Membership and Benefits visit its website at www.fiata.org
