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Multimodal 2022 - 14-16 June 2022

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BIFA Awards 2021 - Book Tickets

The BIFA Freight Service Awards 2021 competition will culminate in a glittering Luncheon Ceremony on Thursday 20th January 2022 at The Brewery, in the City of London. The event will be hosted by one of the UK’s most well-known sports personalities, Matt Dawson.
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CDS eLearning Course

This course is being developed in conjunction with ASM and will cover the main differences between CHIEF and the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) to enable you to submit customs declarations for exports and imports via the new system.
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Schools Engagement

Motivating and encouraging businesses to approach schools and communities. Sector skills shortages are a big concern of BIFA members; therefore, we are committed to helping support you attract the next generation to the freight forwarding and logistics sectors.
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International Freight Forwarding Specialist Apprenticeship

Everything you need to know for employers and potential recruits. Inspiring the next generation.
Apprenticeships

Young Forwarder Network

If you’re new to the industry and keen to develop your knowledge and professional skills, BIFA’s new Young Forwarder Network could provide the perfect opportunity.
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EU Exit

The UK exited the European Union (EU) at midnight on 31 December 2020. In the run up to that exit BIFA campaigned to ensure that the movement of the UK’s visible import and export trade did not become overburdened by over complicated trade procedures.
EU Exit

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By becoming a member of BIFA, you can link your company to the pursuit of excellence and quality in the transport and logistics sector and gain access to many beneficial services.
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Latest EU Exit 2020 News

Border and Protocol Delivery Group Update - 4 Jan 2021

This bulletin provides the latest news from the Government relating to UK borders following the end of the transition period.

Government helpline numbers

The Government has published information regarding Helplines available to assist forwarders, carriers and customers with Brexit related queries.

Reminders regarding EU Exit - key points

On the 24th December 2020 the EU and UK concluded a Trade and Co-operation Agreement, a lengthy document which runs to 1246 pages including various annexes.

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HMRC Share Updated GVMS Guidance: Arrived Exports & GMRS

Since the new frontier controls were introduced on the 1st January 2022, BIFA have received many comments about how the new procedures are operating in reality ...

Matt Dawson MBE reveals winners of BIFA Freight Service awards 2021

Matt Dawson MBE, this year’s host of the British International Freight Association’s 2021 Freight Service Awards, said that all the winners demonstrated a clear...

Chinese Customs Introduce Additional Checks On Dangerous Goods

BIFA have received several enquiries from Members regarding the Chinese Authorities imposing additional requirements for the movement of Dangerous goods into/ou...

Training

By booking a course you are bound by BIFA Training Terms & Conditions. Note that any quoted prices will always exclude VAT.

Mon 31 Jan
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KCSM - Known Consignor - Supervisor/Manager (KC4CBT)

This course forms part of the BIFA suite of Known Consignor training and complies with the UK DfT Ma...

Online course

Mon 31 Jan
12:00 AM

KCSD - Known Consignor - Security Documentation (KC3CBT)

This course forms part of the BIFA suite of Known Consignor training and complies with the UK DfT Ma...

Online course

Mon 31 Jan
12:00 AM

KCD - Known Consignor - Driver (KC2CBT)

This course forms part of the BIFA suite of Known Consignor training and complies with the UK DfT Ma...

Online course

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Congratulations once again to the Winners and Finalists of the BIFA Freight Service Awards 2021! Thank you to our G… httpss://t.co/F5Af0DbMex

Tweet: Fri 21 Jan - 9:16 PM

British International Freight Association @BIFA

Finally BIFA would like to say 'Congratulations' to Gordon Day - who was presented with a Special Recognition award… httpss://t.co/KVWi73HYCq

Tweet: Fri 21 Jan - 8:30 PM

Transaid @TransaidOrg

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in our raffle at the @BIFA Freight Service Awards, raising over £3600 to… httpss://t.co/momqcco1kK

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