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Business Readiness - Invitation

As you will be aware, DEFRA have launched a new system called ‘Import of Products, Animals, Food and Feed Service’ (IPAFFS) to ensure imports of animals and animal products can continue if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.

Heathrow Strike Action

Three strikes are planned at Heathrow during July and August.

BIFA Young Forwarder Network adds events to its portfolio

Having recently held the last of its initial regional group launches, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) is adding content to its Young Forwarder Network (YFN).

New form of customs declaration for low value consignments

Following an amendment to the Union Customs Code Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446, it will be possible from 1 January 2021 to declare goods up to 150 € using a customs declaration that requires 3 times less data than a standard declaration.

Vehicle load security enforcement campaign week

Load consignors, vehicle operators and drivers of goods vehicles are being reminded of the importance of transporting dangerous goods safely and load security ahead of a national police-led enforcement campaign that starts on 22 July 2019.

Freight forwarders query whether government is listening

This week’s news that very few companies have registered for a new government online system designed to protect value added tax revenues on foreign parcels in the event of a no-deal Brexit has led the UK representative body for freight forwarding and logistics companies to question whether Government is listening to advice from industry experts.

May air freight volumes remain weak

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), decreased by 3.4% in May 2019, compared to the same period in 2018. This was a slight improvement on the 5.6% contraction in April.

BIFA Freight Services Awards now open for entries

Entries are now open for the British International Freight Association (BIFA) - www.bifa.org - annual Freight Service Awards competition.

Scam Alert

We have been notified of a scam where our letterhead has been mocked up with the EdExcel logo added. It is a fairly obvious scam but if you receive such a bogus demand it’s nothing to do with BIFA and you should simply delete it.

Seminars aim to tackle Heathrow truck congestion

CCS-UK User Group's solution for speeding up collection and delivery times for air cargo by trucks at London Heathrow's freight terminal will be presented at a series of seminars hosted by the not-for-profit organisation that represents users of the UK's air cargo community data system.