The Department for Business and Trade has released new guidance relating to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) agreement. From 15 December 2024, UK traders are able
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S&S Declarations – Latest Updates
Please see below the latest updates received from HMRC in relation to the forthcoming Safety and Security declaration requirement for EU shipments. The latest updates contains the following documents which
Holyhead Port – Urgent HMRC Announcement
Following the weather damage caused by Storm Darragh at Holyhead Port, due to the temporary closure of the port, HMRC have announced some interim measures to mitigate the possible disruptions.
Politicians Vote To Extend Windsor Framework Arrangements for Four More Years
Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in Northern Ireland have voted in favour of extending post-Brexit trading arrangements in the region for another four years. Under the terms of the
Cargo Agency Commissioner
FIATA | The Cargo Agency Commissioners have launched a new website, which can be accessed here! The website serves as a resource platform for freight forwarders and other stakeholders engaged in
ICC Ukraine’s invitation to the Ukraine UK Virtual Trade Mission
The ICC is holding a UK Ukraine Virtual Trade Mission on the 12th December and we would like to invite BIFA Members to take part. The purpose of the Virtual
NCTS5 Data Fields Comms and Webinar Invite
Please find below the next HMRC communications to prepare CTC users for NCTS5 Final State rules, which will be introduced on 21 January 2025. These comms cover changes to data
French Transit System Downtime
French Customs authorities have revised the dates they will be switching off their national transit management system (Delta-T). This outage will now take place from Friday 22 November at 18:00
USA Alert: Latest Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) Requirements and Guidance
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
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