British International Freight Association (BIFA)Articles & NewsTruckingClient Pressure Driving the Agenda on Carbon Emissions in LogisticsThe perceived wisdom has always been that regulation would drive change and for 15.48% this was still the case. However, for 28.57% of members, client pressure is the main contributor, whilst internal initiatives accounted for 30.95%.Supply Chain EducationBritish International Freight Association, Manpower Develop Training Program to Recruit Candidates in Freight ForwardingThe Freight Development Pathway to help identify, attract and train suitable candidates from outside of the freight forwarding and logistics sector for career opportunities with freight forwarding and logistics companies.Ocean Ports & CarriersBritish International Freight Association Reiterates Need to Prepare for EU Trade Rule ChangesThe customs environment should beware of the implications of failing to make the declarations that will become necessary.3PL/4PLU.S. Delays Cargo Container Scanning: British Association 'Not Surprised'The director general of the British International Freight Association says it was “hardly surprising” to hear the recent news that the U.S. has delayed new rules for two more years that would require all cargo containers entering the U.S. to be security scanned prior to departure from overseas.Products & Press ReleasesHomeFreight Forwarders Express Reservations on Brexit PreparednessIn a general question on their understanding of the Government’s plans for the border after the end of the Transition period, more than half of the respondents said that they either had no knowledge, or what knowledge they do have needs improving.HomeFreight Association Surveys Members on Brexit PreparednessAs part of research on the preparedness of the UK’s freight forwarding and logistics sectors for the end of the Transition period on December 31, 2020HomeFreight Association Calls for Greater Clarity and Detail on New Cross Border Trade SystemsCommenting on the raft of recent announcements by the UK government in regards to various aspects of the UK’s future cross border international trade, the trade association for UK freight forwarders said that, as always, the devil will be in the detail.TransportationBIFA Teams Up with Drewry to Enable its Members to Benchmark Oceanfreight RatesThe British International Freight Association (BIFA) has entered into a collaborative agreement with Drewry to help bring the maritime research consultancy's confidential freight rate benchmarking service to members of the trade association.HomeFreight Association Welcomes Further Funding for Customs TrainingThe British International Freight Association (BIFA) says that it hopes the package of measures unveiled by HMRC recently to accelerate growth of the UK’s customs intermediary sector is successful.Request More InformationFill out the form below to request more information about British International Freight Association (BIFA)