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What products were most at risk of supply chain theft in 2022?
Supply Chain Management Daily Article: Food, fuel and automotive parts have been identified as the products most at risk of supply chain theft, according to a report.
Freight forwarders welcome container market public consultation
BIFA Press Release: The British International Freight Association welcomes the news of the launch by the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) of a public consultation on its proposed recommendation to UK government regarding the retained Liner Shipping Consortia Block Exemption Regulation.
BIFA partners with Descartes to deliver ICS2 webinar
On 1st February 2023, BIFA is partnering with Descartes Systems, a leading provider of on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions, to deliver a members-only webinar that provides important insight and guidance on the forthcoming introduction of the Import Control System Release 2, which is due to go live on 1 March 2023.
BIFA comments on DfT announcement of a 7m tech fund to decarbonise freight and boost innovation
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Nominations open for the 2023 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards
Nominations for the 2023 Amazon everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards are now open!
BIFA Press Release – No surprise at rumours of further delays in EU-UK trade procedures says UK freight association
Commenting on the spate of media reports that the government is considering a delay in the implementation of the next phase of the Border Operating Model, the freight sector says that it comes as no great surprise.
Air Cargo Growth Continues in February, up 2.9%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air cargo markets showing that demand increased in February despite a challenging operating backdrop.
Freight Association comments on UK Budget and says it hopes commitment to consult is not spin
The trade association for UK freight forwarding companies and logistics service providers says that whilst it welcomes some of the announcements in yesterday’s UK Budget, many of the issues covered reflect or are overshadowed by the ongoing uncertainty over the shape that the UK’s exit from the EU is taking.
Freight association calls for greater clarity and ?detail on new cross border trade systems
Commenting on the raft of recent announcements by the UK government in regards to various aspects of the UK’s future cross border international trade, the trade association for UK freight forwarders said that, as always, the devil will be in the detail.
BIFA Shuffles Board – New National Chair and Vice Chair elected and new Director appointed
John Stubbings has succeeded Mark Bromley as the elected National Chair of BIFA – the British International Freight Association – for a two-year period. Bromley becomes Immediate Past Chair for a two-year term.
Forwarders welcome Heathrow ruling
Speaking after yesterday’s ruling by the High Court in London against campaigners challenging the legality of the UK government’s decision to allow a third runway at Heathrow Airport, Robert Keen, Director General of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) said: