Delayed CDS messaging report
Tue. 18 Oct 2022
Following the earlier announcement regarding the delayed CDS messaging issue, HMRC is collecting further information to resolve the delay problem.
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Young Forwarder Network strengthens organisation
Mon. 17 Oct 2022
Six regional chairs have been appointed to continue the development of the Young Forwarder Network (YFN) that was created by the British International Freight Association in 2019.
Update on CCS-UK CDS issues
Tue. 11 Oct 2022
Update issued by ASM (UK) Ltd on behalf of CCS-UK
FIATA launches Digital Lab with upcoming Webinars
Mon. 10 Oct 2022
To help Members anticipate the future of the industry and stay on top of the latest digital tools that could help them operate more efficiently, FIATA is pleased to invite all of its members to attend a new series of webinars where innovative logistics software/platform will be presented through short demos followed by a Q&A.
BIFA Annual Charity Dinner Makes Post-Pandemic Return
Thu. 6 Oct 2022
On Friday 30th September, BIFA members, their guests and shipping line representatives gathered together at The Liner Hotel, Liverpool for the reinstated BIFA Liverpool Region Annual Dinner.
CCS issues statement on import entry processing
Thu. 6 Oct 2022
BIFA has been contacted by numerous Members regarding entry processing problems at some of the UK’s major airports where CCS (UK) Ltd provides the CSP service.
HMRC RELEASES CDS WORKAROUND DOCUMENT
Tue. 4 Oct 2022
In order to best support declarants in their interactions with the CDS platform, HMRC has created an updated workaround document, hosting all known workarounds in a single asset.
HMRC announces extension of the Trader Support Service
Tue. 4 Oct 2022
It has been announced that the Trader Support Service has been extended until 31st December 2023.
A2 DOVER ACCESS SCHEME - BIFA MEMBER CONSULTATION
Mon. 3 Oct 2022
Following our previous article in August, National Highways is currently in the early stages of developing possible options to upgrade the A2 in Kent.
If this scheme is progressed, it will allow traffic to move more freely in the Dover area; reducing congestion on the local road network and improve connectivity for businesses and communities.
Permanent Closure of Warrington & Ebbsfleet IBF sites
Wed. 28 Sep 2022
Following a recent review of the usage of Inland Border Facilities, HMRC has decided to permanently close the IBFs at Warrington and Ebbsfleet.