BIFA has been aware that since 2021, that there has been a growing number of actions being taken by HMRC against BIFA Members, in particular, relating to valuation issues surrounding
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Barclays Planned Maintenance (CDS Impact) – 16th July 2023
Please be advised, due to essential maintenance of the Barclays File Gateway environment – processing durations for some declarations will be affected on Sunday 16th July, 03:00am to 07:30am. If
CDS 999L Waiver Extension
HMRC has announced a further extension to use the document waiver 999L code. See below for the updates. As a result, traders can continue using waiver document code ‘999L’ on
DfT Reminder: Operation Brock has been deployed in Kent
We have been asked by the DfT to bring your attention to the likelihood of disruption on cross channel routes with the impending start of school holidays. Please see the
FIATA | What you need to know about the new Brazil Customs regulations
As of July 1st, freight forwarders should change their import process when sending goods into Brazil, in alignment with new Customs regulations. The Cargo and Transit Control (CCT) Import System is a
Navigating CSRD for freight forwarders: preparing for emissions reporting
Guest Blog Post | BIFA is cooperating with Pledge, an integrated carbon measurement and offsetting platform, to help its members better understand and address the environmental issues that affect how
BIFA collaborates with Mandata and RHA to help improve mental health and public perception of HGV drivers
Mandata, a leading transport management software provider, in collaboration with the Road Haulage Association, has launched ‘The UK’s Kindest Town’ campaign with the ambition to promote acts of kindness, community
Survey shows multiple factors driving the agenda on carbon emissions in the logistics sector
BIFA Press Release | An industry survey on carbon emissions within the logistics sector conducted by the British International Freight Association (BIFA) has revealed that it is not just legislation
Northern Ireland Duty Reimbursement Scheme Launches
Traders can now reclaim duty on “at risk” goods moving into Northern Ireland which do not subsequently move into the EU after HMRC launched the Duty Reimbursement Scheme today (June
Weekend Tariff Changes
BIFA has received the below verbatim message from HMRC regarding the weekend tariff changes. In preparation for the Tariff Changes due to take place this weekend, please see information below
HMRC announces two consultations to implement Border 2025 Strategy
In the Spring Budget, the government announced a series of initiatives to improve how goods move across the border. Previously, BIFA has circulated information on a voluntary standard for customs
BIFA Welcomes the News of Additional Government Funding for Generation Logistics
BIFA Press Release | On National Logistics Day, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) has welcomed the news of additional government funding for the Generation Logistics campaign. The campaign was