The British International Freight Association (BIFA) says that whilst Prime Minister Theresa May’s much anticipated speech today has delivered some clarity on the UK’s plans to leave the European Union’s single market, it remains short on the details that will assist its members as they go about their business of managing much of the UK’s visible international trade.
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UK Forwarders raise concerns over new procedures for Transfer of Residence
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has raised concerns that the implementation of this new procedure will cause issues because the new on-line form was not available at the time that it was introduced.
BIFA repeats call for end to shipping line surcharges
The British International Freight Association (BIFA), the trade association for UK freight forwarding and logistics companies, is repeating the call it made earlier this year for an end to surcharges imposed by shipping lines.
Forwarders give cautious welcome to Heathrow expansion decision
The trade association that represents the UK’s freight forwarding and logistics businesses has given a cautious welcome to today’s news that the government has approved a third runway at Heathrow.
Forwarders welcome positive signs on Heathrow
The trade association that represents the UK’s freight forwarding and logistics businesses is pleased that the UK Government appears to be ready to stop its procrastination about the expansion of UK aviation capacity.
Brexit speculation? No comment says BIFA
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) – www.bifa.org – says that it will not be adding to the highly speculative debate on what might happen to trade between the EU and the UK after the eventual completion of the latter’s exit from the former.
BIFA reveals September 2016 training programme
The latest programme of freight forwarder training courses has been released by the British International Freight Association (BIFA) commencing in September.
BIFA backs call for end to shipping line surcharges
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) the trade association for UK freight forwarding and logistics companies, is backing the latest call by shippers for an end to surcharges imposed by shipping lines.
Time for new UK Government to make some big decisions, says freight forwarding body
Commenting on the fact that Britain has a new Transport Secretary and new Secretary of State for International Trade, British International Freight Association (BIFA) Director General, Robert Keen says:
BIFA Freight Service Awards open for entry
The British International Freight Association – www.bifa.org – is seeking entries for its annual Freight Service Awards competition.
Confront, don’t duck decision on Heathrow expansion, say UK forwarders
The trade association that represents the UK’s freight forwarding and logistics businesses is concerned that last week’s news that the UK will leave the EU and that David Cameron will resign as Prime Minister will lead to further procrastination over the expansion of UK aviation capacity.
Too soon to start speculating on UK-EU trade procedures, say British freight forwarders
Following today’s announcement that the UK will be leaving the European Union, the trade association that represents UK freight forwarders says in the run up to that exit it will campaign to ensure that the movement of the UK’s visible import and export trade does not become overburdened by over complicated trade procedures.