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Multimodal 2022 - 14-16 June 2022

Multimodal is the UK, Ireland and Northern Europe's only one stop shop for cargo owners.
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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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Winners at the BIFA Freight Service Awards 2021

Host Matt Dawson reveals the winners at the 2021 BIFA Freight Service awards.
Winners

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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Ask about membership today

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

DEFRA Border Control Posts (BCPs) & Control Points for July 1 2022– Existing and Planned (1)

This preliminary list provides information on those sites which are anticipated as potentially being designated BCPs across GB and Control Points, subject to th...

Government helpline numbers

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

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Final Reminder - Closure of NCTS from 31st May 2022

Please find below a message from HMRC reminding BIFA Members of the upcoming closure of the new computer transit system email channel.

GVMS Outage - Saturday 21st May

Due to scheduled maintenance, you will be unable to access the Customs Declaration Service online service from Saturday 21st May 2022 22:30 to 01:00 Sunday 22nd...

New GVMS System Enhancements To Go Live On Monday 30th May

It has been announced by HMRC that there are a number of enhancements being made to the Goods Vehicle Movement Service, which will take effect from Monday 30th ...

Training

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

Tue 07 Jun
09:30 AM

Customs Essentials - Live (CM8WEB)

This one and a half day course provides basic knowledge around the key customs documentation and reg...

Zoom Live - Click Start Date for all course dates

Tue 14 Jun
09:00 AM

Freight Forwarding Essentials - Classroom (EXPIMP1)

Ideal for someone new to the industry, this one-day course provides, a basic knowledge around the ke...

MANCHESTER - Holiday Inn Express, Stockport

Tue 21 Jun
09:30 AM

BTEC Intermediate Award in Customs Export and Import Procedures (CM3)

For those that would prefer a formal qualification, this four-day course covers a wide range of cust...

Heathrow Area - Venue to be confirmed

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This morning we hosted a breakfast networking session and a tour of Felixstowe port for our Anglian members of the… httpss://t.co/M3Wy28gShN

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CDS will soon be serving as the UK’s single customs platform; with import declarations on CHIEF coming to a close a… httpss://t.co/AHMr1kclXl

Tweet: Tue 24 May - 7:00 AM

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