Young Forwarder Network

The first Young Forwarder Network event for the Avonmouth region will take place at the Bristol Port Company.
Attendees will receive an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of a modern, thriving business offering the full range of shipping, distribution, and logistics services.

The next BIFA YFN workshop will take place on 24 April 2024 at 15:30 when our guest speaker will be BIFA’s Training Development Manager, Graeme Wilkinson. Graeme will deliver a bitesize training course all about Incoterms 2020.

At the next CPD accredited BIFA YFN Northwest regional workshop, we will hear about how NaVCIS is working with the logistics community to combat international vehicle crime.
Taking place on Thursday 23rd May, 15:15 for 15:30 start, at the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce our guest speaker will be PC Matthew Bate from NaVCIS and Merseyside Police.

EVENT POSTPONED. NEW DATE TO BE ADVISED. Have you ever wondered what is involved in the transport of live animals across continents? Much-loved family pets and endangered species for breeding programmes regularly travel the world in style. Learn all about their special requirements during this virtual YFN event presented by specialists from Extrordinair.

Have you ever wondered what is involved in the transport of live animals across continents? Much-loved family pets and endangered species for breeding programmes regularly travel the world in style. Learn all about their special requirements during this virtual YFN event presented by specialists from Extrordinair.

Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of a port?
This is a great opportunity for you to experience the work of an international port and gain an understanding of the complexity of port operations whilst meeting new friends and growing your network of industry connections!

At the next BIFA YFN regional workshop, we will hear from a General Sales Agent (GSA) for a group of airlines. Taking place on Thursday 25th July, at the Village

In this virtual YFN event we will hear from Cameron Hancock of DHL Global Forwarding on the challenges that he encountered when stepping into management and some of the things that he wishes he had known at the start.

Join us for an evening combining social networking with a fun game of adventure golf.

Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at Europe’s busiest ferry port?
Then why not invite one of your young colleagues to join us for an exclusive, interactive, behind-the-scenes tour of The Port of Dover.

Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at a large container port?
Invite one of your young colleagues to join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of DP World London Gateway - the UK’s most advanced port and integrated logistics hub.

Have you ever wondered what exactly Port Health do and why they are involved in the movement of freight into and out of the UK? BIFA YFN members are invited to join this workshop to find out all about the work of the Suffolk Coastal Port Health Authority (SCPHA)