BIFA would like to inform its Members of the recent developments regarding the US Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Emergency Amendments (EAs), including new information requirements under the Air Cargo Advance
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US port contract negotiations break down
Talks between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have broken down over the key issue of automation bringing the threat of a renewed strike
Changes to liability limits under Montreal Convention
Members are reminded that from 28 December 2024, the liability limits for passenger and cargo claims under the Montreal Convention of 1999 (“MC99”) will increase, as announced by the International
S&S Declarations – HMRC Update
HMRC has shared a further update related to the Safety and Security declarations, required from the 31st of January 2025. The latest guidance includes documents on the declaration requirements for
UPDATE – New Arrangements for Moving Sheepmeat, Poultry, and Beef To Northern Ireland
Following the initial announcement related to new arrangements for moving sheep meat, poultry and beef to Northern Ireland (as seen below), HMRC has advised of a minor issue with the
Single Trade Window – HMRC Update
HMRC has released an update related to the Single Trade Window development. Please see below the verbatim announcement: The purpose of the Single Trade Window (STW) is to provide a
UK CBAM Update – Autumn Budget
On the 30th of October the Government Response to consultation on the ‘introduction of a UK carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM)’ was published, as part of Autumn Budget 2024. You
BIFA Standard Trading Condition 2024/25 Review
Following numerous changes impacting the industry since its last evaluation, BIFA is looking to review its Standard Trading Conditions. To gain further insight into our members’ views, we are running
Ro-Ro Expansion at Immingham Confirmed
The £100m Immingham Eastern Ro-Ro Terminal application has been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Transport Louise Haigh. The application comprises a new roll-on/roll-off facility comprising a
Safety & Security Declarations from the EU – HMRC Update
HMRC has published an update to assist traders with the forthcoming implementation of the safety and security declaration requirements, for goods imported from the European Union The update provides further
EU Announces Delay To The Implementation Of The EU EES
The European Commission announced on the 10th October that it has decided to delay the introduction of the Entry/Exit System (EES), the bloc’s automated registry for short-stay travellers that was
BIFA Leads The Conversation In New ITN Business Programme
BIFA is taking a prominent role in a news-style programme, Transforming Logistics: Precision and Purpose, produced by ITN Business and launched today at the trade association’s Business Leaders Forum. The