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
Category: Industry
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
US Dock Strike Action Suspended
BIFA and its members welcome the news that the International Longshoremen’s Association has reached a deal with the US Maritime Alliance to suspend the first East Coast and Gulf Coast
US Port Workers Initiate Strike Action
After months of speculation, today’s media headlines indicate that the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has initiated a strike that will see workers walk off the job across dozens of ports
Cargo Incident Notification System (CINS) Releases Guidelines for Carriage of Charcoal in Containers
A recent report was published by CINS in conjunction with the International Group of P& I Clubs and the TT Club, detailing new guidelines for the Safe Carriage of Charcoal.
Latest ICS2 Resources: Maritime And Inland Waterways
Please find below links to the latest ICS2 information that is relevant to members that send goods to or through the EU via maritime and inland waterways. This has kindly
New report highlights decline in UK-EU trade following Brexit.
The Centre for Business Prosperity at Aston Business School, University of Birmingham, has released a research paper entitled Unbound: UK Trade post-Brexit. The full 93-page report can be accessed HERE.
Update on New TSA Requirements – Established Business Relationship Confirmation
The TSA has issued new requirements for cargo shipments on passenger carriers travelling to or through the USA and originating in one of the countries designated by the TSA. These
HMRC | Update on the implementation of the Windsor Framework
The Windsor Framework establishes a new set of arrangements for the movement of goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland via both parcels and freight. Please see the below update
CLECAT Update: Stricter Air Cargo Security Requirements for USA & Canada
CLECAT has provided an update on the security requirements following on from two separate incidents of incendiary devices catching alight at carrier’s cargo hubs. Please view the update from CLECAT
DSV Signs Agreement to Acquire Schenker
External Press Release | DSV announces its biggest transaction to date after signing an agreement to acquire Schenker from Deutsche Bahn. The acquisition will strengthen DSV’s global network, expertise and
USA & Canada: Latest Security Measures For Air Cargo Destined For/Transiting Through North America
Further to the announcement that we posted on our website last week, we have received the following update from FIATA, who represents freight forwarders at a global level. Behind the