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In House Training

BIFA offers an 'In House' training service where we come to your premises, providing a convenient learning experience. Visit our Training page below...
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Freight Development Pathway

BIFA is proud to introduce this programme in partnership with Manpower to identify, attract and train candidates from outside our industry for career opportunities with BIFA Members.
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Are You A Member?

If you’re new to the industry and keen to develop your knowledge and professional network, BIFA’s Young Forwarder Network could provide the perfect opportunity.
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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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International Freight Forwarding Specialist Apprenticeship

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

Are You Generation Logistics?

Generation Logistics is an industry led and Government-backed initiative tasked with increasing awareness and finding the next generation of logistics industry talent
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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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BIFA Awards 2022 - WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

BIFA is excited to announce the winners of the BIFA Awards 2022. Check out our Press Release to find out who they are!
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Carbon Calculator

Want to find out your Carbon impact? Check out this Carbon Emissions Estimation Calculator from CocoonCarbon.
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Latest CDS News

CDS Process between BPU and NCH for managing Trading Standards split consignments

The Border Profiling Unit (BPU) of the Office of Product Safety and Standards has distributed the latest (& still valid) CHIEF version (7.0) of the NCH (Nationa...

Scheduled Maintenance for CDS

Due to scheduled maintenance on the Customs Declaration Service (CDS), the service will be unavailable between 11:59pm Wednesday 24th May to 00:45am Thursday 25...

Customs Supervised Exports (CSE) - CDS Migration Requirements

Please see below a message issued by HMRC addressed to exporters holding a Customs Supervised Exports (CSE) approval.

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UK freight association elects new national chair and vice-chair

Charles Hogg has succeeded Rachel Morley as the elected National Chair of BIFA – the British International Freight Association – for a two-year period.

Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS) Downtime

Please be advised, due to scheduled maintenance the EMCS service will be unavailable from 08:15 to 18:00 on Sunday 4th June 2023.

FIATA Launches Latest Edition of Dangerous Goods Brochure

FIATA has announced the release of its highly anticipated 'Introduction to the regulations for the safe handling and transport of dangerous goods (3rd Edition)'...

Training

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

Tue 13 Jun
09:30 AM

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

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

BIFA HQ, Feltham TW13 7EP - Training Suite 1

Tue 13 Jun
09:30 AM

Freight Forwarding Essentials - Live (EXPIMP1WEB)

All our 'Live' training is delivered via Zoom. Ideal for someone new to the industry, this one cour...

Zoom Live - Click Start Date for all course dates

Wed 14 Jun
09:30 AM

Customs Essentials - Live (CM8WEB)

All our 'Live' training is delivered via Zoom. This one-day course provides basic knowledge around ...

Zoom Live - Click Start Date for all course dates

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Our final session on employing apprentices is only a couple of weeks away - have you signed up yet? All BIFA Memb… httpss://t.co/QNqIYoUBRD

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This afternoon, Linda Jacques will be joining us for our virtual YFN event! She will be taking us through the diffe… httpss://t.co/zCQHd6n33i

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