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British International Freight Association - BIFA
The leading body representing the UK international freight services industry
About British International Freight Association - BIFA
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is the trade association for UK-registered companies engaged in the international movement of freight by all modes of transport, air, road, rail and sea. BIFA has over 1700 corporate members, known generally as freight forwarders, which offer a wide range of services within these various modes. BIFA is non-profit making and recognised by national and international freight industry bodies as the representative organisation for the freight forwarding industry. The association’s goal is to provide effective representation and support for the UK international freight services industry; to promote good practice and total quality in the provision of freight services by all members, and to encourage the membership to observe the highest standards of professional competence. To achieve that, BIFA has developed four main strands of activity: Representation and lobbying: BIFA is widely recognised by many organisations and government departments as the representative body of the industry and is consulted on many subjects. Information and advice: Through regular events, social media, our website, BIFA TV, and monthly publication BIFAlink, BIFA keeps members up-to-date with all aspects of the industry. Promotion: Promoting the freight forwarder in the world of UK commerce is one of BIFA's main activities. Training: BIFA provides a full range of training courses, available to both BIFA members and non-members. BIFA is controlled by its members, which give their time on a voluntary basis to establish policy and make decisions on behalf of the organisation. This is achieved through a network of committees organised through Regional Representatives. The governance of the Association is achieved through an elected Board of Directors and Council. These bodies delegate day-to-day policy development to a range of modal-specific Policy Groups, as well as a number of advisory bodies.
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Signals from British International Freight Association - BIFA
16 published signals
Presence & Recognition
British International Freight Association - BIFA scheduled its next West Midlands Regional Meeting on Wednesday, October 14th, from 09:30 am to 13:00 pm at the National Motorcycle Museum B92 0EJ
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British International Freight Association - BIFA announced a seminar on the Employment Rights Act 2025 featuring Emma McGrath from Citation Professional Solutions on 23rd and 24th September 2026 at Warwick Conferences.
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Presence & Recognition
British International Freight Association - BIFA's Sustainability Lead Jamie McKean spoke with Professor David Cebon of the University of Cambridge about the role electrification will play in getting road freight to net zero, with David speaking at the BIFA National Conference later this month.
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British International Freight Association - BIFA is hosting a Virtual BIFA Freight Service Awards event exploring the Apprentice of the Year and Young Freight Forwarder of the Year award categories.
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British International Freight Association - BIFA members are invited to attend the Solent Port Community Meeting hosted in collaboration with CNS - Community Network Services on Thursday 1st October at Chilworth Manor Hotel, Southampton.
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British International Freight Association - BIFA regional member meetings are taking place across the country with tickets available on the BIFA website.
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British International Freight Association - BIFA employee Liz Sumner will represent all things training at the West Midlands event.
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Presence & Recognition
British International Freight Association - BIFA Director General Steve Parker appeared on BBC Talking Business to explain how businesses and freight forwarders navigate the combined impact of geopolitical conflict, changing tariff regimes, and new customs requirements.
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Presence & Recognition
British International Freight Association - BIFA announced that Sarah Whitehead from Companies House will share more about how Companies House and BIFA are working together to support members at the BIFA National Conference later this month.
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Presence & Recognition
British International Freight Association - BIFA announced that CNS - Community Network Services is returning to support the National Conference this year at BIFA's National Conference in Warwick on the 23rd and 24th September.
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Presence & Recognition
British International Freight Association - BIFA's Director General Steve Parker is featured in a discussion around disruption and predictability across global supply chains in BBC Talking Business
Reported by Amanda Francis
Presence & Recognition
British International Freight Association - BIFA was featured on BBC Talking Business with Director General Steve Parker
Reported by Dawn White
Presence & Recognition
British International Freight Association - BIFA members are invited to attend a technical validation session for the new approved End-Point Assessment (EPA) of the International Freight Forwarding Standard hosted by EPAO, The Real Consultancy Company (TRCC) on behalf of BIFA on Tuesday 22nd September between 10:30-12:30.
Reported by Carl Hobbis
Presence & Recognition
British International Freight Association - BIFA is running BIFA TV, wider communications activity, and a packed events programme.
Reported by Dawn White
People
British International Freight Association - BIFA welcomed new Director General Steve Parker, including Amanda Francis and Allie Renison.
Reported by Dawn White
People
British International Freight Association - BIFA welcomed Allie Renison as its new External Affairs Director.
Reported by Dawn White