Following the forthcoming CDS update, due to be delivered on the 19th of July, CDS will start to reject declarations if the document ID or document reason is not completed, or
CDS Document Codes Update – Actions to take
Category: General
M25 / Summer disruption messaging
BIFA has been contacted by the DfT with information regarding road related issues within the Southeast of England. On the M25, please find the National Highways M25 release here advising
HMRC Update – NCTS 5
HMRC has published further information related to the implementation of NCTS phase 5 The information provides information on: – Invalid Offices of Transit and Destination – Message Regeneration – Unloading
UPDATE – NCTS5 Issue and Actions to Take
We were made aware of an issue affecting Simplified National Transit Movements raised in NCTS Phase 4. Please see the attached document received from HMRC, which explains the issue and
Schengen Travel (90/180 Days) Survey
Both BIFA and RHA members who do business in the EU have reported that they are unable to maintain usual business operations without their drivers exceeding 90 out of 180
New Permit System – Operation BROCK
Kent – M20 Brock Traffic Management Summer Deployment – from 11 July – New BROCK Permit for Compliance The BROCK Barrier is to be deployed overnight on 10 July, for
The Big Logistics Diversity Challenge 2024 – Driving Diversity Forward!
On 20 June 2024, companies representing the UK’s Logistics and Transport industry came together at Newark Showground, to participate in The Big Logistics Diversity Challenge. First held in 2019, The
Day of the Seafarer – 25th June 2024
Our industry has been through tumultuous time recently and trade has been impacted by many events. COVID had significant impacts on seafarers, the current Red Sea crisis is having perhaps
CDS – Licencing Systems Issue & Guidance
HMRC is aware of some temporary issues with license data flows between CDS and the Department of Business and Trade electronic licencing system. These issues occur when a CDS export
CDS Update 4.5.0 – Actions to Take
HMRC has announced an upcoming update of the Customs Declaration Service to version 4.5.0, scheduled for the 6th of July 2024. As part of the update some of the functionalities
HMRC – MIB Export Instructions
HMRC has published an interim guidance for exporting commercial goods from Great Britain as Merchandise in Baggage (MIB). The guidance provides information on: – Conditions for use – CDS declaration
BIFA Freight Service Awards 2024 Now Open For Entry
Press Release | BIFA used this year’s Multimodal Exhibition and Conference to launch its annual Freight Service Awards competition, which is now in its 36th year. The Freight Service Awards
