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UK freight association gives cautious welcome for latest initiative on cross channel congestion
The trade association that represents companies responsible for handling much of the UK’s visible trade has given a cautious welcome to the news that the use of Manston Airport as a lorry park will be trialled to help alleviate congestion caused by the problems with the Dover-Calais crossing.
BIFA winner selected for international award
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is pleased to report that the winner of the Young Freight Forwarder (YFF) category from the trade association’s Freight Service Awards 2014 has now been named as the Europe region winner of the FIATA/TT Club Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year Award (YIFFY) 2015.
BIFA Freight Service Awards 2015 now open for entries
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is seeking entries for its annual Freight Service Awards competition.
UK logistics needs real investment, warns forwarding chief
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is calling for real investment in the UK’s logistics network, ahead of the Chancellor’s Emergency Budget tomorrow.
BIFA backs Airports Commission’s recommendations
Following today’s report by the Airports Commission on airport capacity in the UK, the trade association for UK freight forwarders and logistics service providers has backed the report’s proposal that the UK must push ahead on the expansion of aviation capacity with a new runway at Heathrow.
BIFA announces the launch of their new website
BIFA is pleased to announce the launch of the new BIFA website and we hope you will be pleased with the new look, functionality and accessibility.
BIFA names new National Chairman
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has a new National Chairman.
UK freight association says illegal stowaways threaten future of cross channel freight
The trade association that represents companies responsible for handling much of the UK’s visible trade is warning that a significant recent increase in would-be illegal immigrants attempting to stowaway on trucks passing through the Calais Eurotunnel terminal and ferry port is causing major problems and threatening the future of cross channel trailer services.
BIFA welcomes reappointment of Transport Secretary in new UK Government
Commenting on the fact that Patrick McLoughlin has retained his cabinet position has Transport Secretary in the new UK Government, British International Freight Association (BIFA) Director General, Robert Keen says:
Freight must not be forgotten in new parliament
With uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the forthcoming UK General Election, the voice of the country’s freight forwarders is urging the eventual occupant of Number 10 not to overlook the vital role of international trade facilitation to the UK economy.
BIFA adds consultant
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) – www.bifa.org – has engaged Paul Newman in a consultancy role for the trade association’s London East and South East region.
