Pictured above: The Homerton University Hospital RNRU team who cared for Rob (centre). YFN London East chair, Lexi Laybourn (right) with BIFA’s executive director, Carl Hobbis (second left). Press Release
Young forwarders raise nearly £2,500
Category: General
HMRC launches consultation on Customs Intermediary Sector
In the 2023 Spring Budget, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a review of the customs intermediary sector, which has now gone live.
IATA | Air Cargo Demand Decline Slows in April
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2023 global air cargo markets, showing a continued, but slower, decline against the previous year’s demand performance.
Single Trade Window: Technical Delivery Partner appointed
Please see the below announcement from HMRC regarding the development of the UK Single Trade Window (STW)and the ongoing work to appoint a Technical Delivery Partner (TDP) – the supplier who will work with HMRC to build and maintain the platform on which the STW will be hosted.
Barclays Faster Payments Service Downtime
Due to planned maintenance of the Barclays Faster Payment Service, processing durations for some declarations will be affected on June 4th and June 11th.
BIFA has key role at Multimodal 2023
The British International Freight Association will be centre stage at the forthcoming Multimodal Exhibition and Conference.
CDS Exports – Update from HMRC
BIFA has received an update from HMRC regarding CDS Exports titled ‘What you can do now’. The full message can be found below.
UK freight association elects new national chair and vice-chair
Charles Hogg has succeeded Rachel Morley as the elected National Chair of BIFA – the British International Freight Association – for a two-year period.
FIATA Launches Latest Edition of Dangerous Goods Brochure
FIATA has announced the release of its highly anticipated ‘Introduction to the regulations for the safe handling and transport of dangerous goods (3rd Edition)’, designed to equip freight forwarders with essential knowledge and guidelines for the safe transportation of dangerous goods.
Single Trade Window Programme – SPS User Research Invite
HMRC Single Trade Window (STW) team is seeking volunteers to participate in user research related to the development and design of the SPS processes of the STW, in relation to a new range of commodities.
ICS2 Release II: FIATA calls for Members to assess readiness of air cargo sector
The below survey aims to assess the readiness of the air cargo industry for the implementation of the ICS2 Release 2. FIATA would like to gain an overview of how prepared freight forwarders are for these changes, and how they will comply with the new regulation.
Review: The Functions of the Traffic Commissioners
BIFA has been advised that a review of the Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain and traffic commissioners, is being undertaken. Please see below for more information.
