Cash on Delivery (COD) is still a common means of collecting payment for goods. It is used most often for movements by air and for short haul road services where
GPG BIFA – A Guide to COD and Shipper’s disbursements
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GPG BIFA – A Guide to sub-contracting
Good Practice Codes have become commonplace in the forwarding industry, often introduced as part of quality assurance operating procedures for the qualification of sub-contractors. They have relevance to liability insurance
GPG BIFA – A Guide to due diligence on release of bills of lading and freight
Bills of Lading are the main documents used in the transport of goods by sea. It can be confusing to complete or give instructions on completion and to use bills
GPG BIFA – A Guide to due diligence regarding credit application Procedures
At BIFA we have noted an increase in the number of enquiries regarding problems with clients not paying charges when due and relative to the best way to incorporate the
GPG BIFA – A Guide to due diligence at an individual shipment basis
This document should be read in conjunction with the BIFA Good Practice Guide for Due Diligence regarding Credit Application Procedures, which gives guidance regarding the due diligence that it is
GPG BIFA – A Guide to minimising supplier risk
BIFA has written three Good Practice Guides aiming to reduce the risk Members face relative to opening up credit accounts and undertaking new business, risk assessing individual consignments and cargo
GPG BIFA – An Introduction to shipping Medicines and Vaccines
With the development of COVID-19 vaccines globally, it is imperative that the distribution of the same is managed efficiently and within already established guidelines.
GPG BIFA – A Guide to the use of BIFA Standard Trading Conditions 2021
Incorporation and key aspects.
GPG BIFA – A Guide on the appointment and responsibilities of a customs agent
BIFA is issuing the following guidance to assist Members in understanding their legal responsibilities and liabilities as a Customs agent.
GPG BIFA – A Guide to Telex Release
‘Telex Release’ is a historic term that remains in use today. The term originates from when bill of lading releases were sent using a teleprinter machine on a network called
GPG BIFA – Guidance on the difference between a declarant’s liabilities under customs law and excise law
GPG BIFA – A Guide to Insurance and Claims Handling
This document looks at certain basic aspects of insurance and the claims handling process
