BIFA Regional Members Meeting – Kent & East Sussex

NEW VENUE – This meeting will now take place at Ashford Borough Council, Civic Centre

Join us at the event for updates and discussions about the key issues impacting your business and to share your views with fellow members, our guest speakers and the BIFA team. A buffet lunch will also be served after the meeting.

Guest Speakers:

➔ Receive an update from Kent County Council Trading Standards – Mike Johnson, Imports Compliance Manager

➔ We will also be joined by Rebecca Stevens, Senior Officer of International Trade, Border Force, to update you on the latest activity regarding the borders

➔ Update from Ashford Port Health – Iain Pocknell, Principal Port Health Officer

➔ Update from Dover Port Health – Beverley Edmondson, Port Health and Public Protection Manager

Additional Topics:

As well as the topics of our guest speakers, BIFA will also be providing you with the latest updates on:
➔ Customs: HMRC, CDS, ENS, and S&S
➔ Maritime, Road and Rail: Updates on the current market state
➔ Environment & Sustainability: Planned legislation and implications
➔ Member Engagement, Young Forwarder Network, and Training & Development: Opportunities coming in 2025

Tea, coffee and snacks will be available before and after the meeting, as well as a buffet lunch, giving members an opportunity to network with fellow attendees.

For further information, please contact your Regional Consultant to BIFA, Paul Newman at [email protected]

If you would like to attend this session, please book HERE

***Regional events are open to all full and associate members only***