We have received the below message from the Department for Transport regarding the deployment of Operation Brock. Ahead of the Christmas getaway, I is anticipated that high volumes of tourists
Deployment of Operation Brock for Shorts Straits Traffic
Category: Road
Urgent: Important Roadworks Information – A14 Orwell Bridge: Bridge Joint Repair
Lane one westbound of the A14 Orwell Bridge, in Ipswich, is closed due to discovering, during a routine inspection, that one of the bridge joints is in a potentially unsafe
Implementation of EES and Schengen Travel (90/180 Days)
UK HGV operators 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 days in
Silvertown & Blackwell Tunnels User Charge Consultation
TfL | The Silvertown tunnel will open in 2025 and will help reduce congestion and deliver faster, more reliable journeys in east London, including new public transport connections. In preparation
Update on EU Entry-Exit System
As recently communicated in BIFAlink and on BIFAlink TV, a new EU Entry-Exit System (EES) is being introduced. At the time our communications were published, the implementation date was unclear, but
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
REMINDER | Blackwall Tunnel SB Closures: 1-3 June, 8-10 June, 31-1 July
Please be reminded that the Blackwall Tunnel will be closed to southbound traffic across the following weekends 1-3 June, 8-10 June and 29 June-1 July, to help support carriageway works
ALVS Guidance: Preventing and resolving ‘no match’ scenarios
In response to the recent issues relating to the Automatic Licence Verification System (ALVS), HMRC and Defra have created the following documents. These guides provide technical detail on how to
Blackwall Tunnel Closures in May & June
The Blackwall Tunnel will be closed to southbound traffic across a number of weekends in May and June to help support carriageway works on the northbound Blackwall Tunnel approach. Please
Important Road Transport Update
BIFA has been highlighting the implementation of the Direct Vision Standard to its Members, which is part of the Mayor of London’s vision to eliminate all deaths and major injuries
Are you ready for the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) changes?
From 28 October 2024, the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) requirements are changing to improve the safety of all road users. To enter and operate in Greater London, any HGV over
Transit Guidance – January 2024
Members have recently raised concerns regarding the procedures followed by some customs agents when dealing with shipments moved under Common Transit. At a recent Member Meeting, compliant Members highlighted that
