The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has welcomed the news in the UK Chancellor George Osborne’s Autumn Statement that transport capital spending will increase by 50 percent to a total of £61 billion, funding the largest road investment programme since the 1970s.
Category: BIFA Press Release
BIFA’s Steve Parker is the new President of CLECAT
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) welcomes the appointment of BIFA Board Member Steve Parker as President of CLECAT, the Brussels-based European Association for forwarding, transport, logistics and customs services.
UK freight association adds seminars to address major issues set to impact international trade
Following an overwhelming response to its forthcoming conference that will address three of the most pressing issues facing international trade, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) is adding additional seminars that address the three subjects.
BIFA reveals Freight Service Awards shortlist
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is pleased to reveal the finalists of the 27th BIFA Freight Service Awards. After a rigorous judging process, 44 finalists from 31 BIFA Member companies are in contention for awards across eleven categories.
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UK freight association conference now sold out
Support for BIFA National Conference has been overwhelming and is now fully booked.
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.