NEW Record-low Global Schedule Reliability of 44.6% in December 2020
Mon. 1 Feb 2021
December 2020 schedule reliability drops to record-low 44.6%
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Changes to the LEZ
Fri. 29 Jan 2021
Low Emission Zone (LEZ) emissions standards will become tougher for heavier vehicles.
GVMS Downtime Notification
Fri. 29 Jan 2021
Update to Hauliers on GVMS downtime from 11pm (GMT) on January 30th 2021 to 1am (GMT) on January 31st 2021.
BIFA Freight Service award winners triumph over adversity
Thu. 28 Jan 2021
Despite a year beset by multiple operational difficulties and uncertainties, there were many outstanding entries in the BIFA Freight Service Awards 2020 – the very best of which have now been announced in a series of online video presentations this week.
Contact details at Inland Border Facilities
Wed. 27 Jan 2021
BIFA has been asked questions about how Members can communicate with the Inland Border Facilities (IBFs).
Zero rating of Freight Transport Costs Public Notice 744b
Wed. 27 Jan 2021
Since the UK exited the EU, BIFA have received an increasing flow of questions regarding whether the Freight Transport Costs charged to clients can be zero-rated.
End to box shortage may be in sight
Tue. 26 Jan 2021
‘Positive trend’ in Container Availability Index suggests Chinese New Year could be the turning point, says Container xChange
Container shipping market: Dialogue or complaint
Tue. 26 Jan 2021
The European Shippers Council (ESC) and CLECAT, European associations grouping shippers and forwarders, recently criticised policies being pursued by shipping lines in a joint open letter addressed to the European Commission.
Felixstowe Port - Mandatory wearing of face coverings
Fri. 22 Jan 2021
Wearing of face coverings to become mandatory for all visitors and drivers.
BA Cargo strikes at Heathrow
Thu. 21 Jan 2021
New round of strikes by BA Cargo workers.
