Following a thorough review of the 272-page Border Operating Model released by the UK government, the trade association for UK freight forwarders says that whilst it welcomes the greater clarity on certain issues, it is concerned with the introduction of the “Least Worst Case Scenario” into the documentation. Robert Keen,… Read more »
Freight association asks for government intervention at the port of Felixstowe
Freight forwarders that are suffering major operational damage and incurring significant additional costs as a result of the ongoing disruption to operations at the port of Felixstowe are demanding that Government intervenes in the dispute between the port’s owners and users. Robert Keen, Director General of the British International Freight… Read more »
Freight forwarders say Government is getting its retaliation in first
The Cabinet Office’s leaked letter to the logistics sector is another example of the Government’s use of the Carwyn James approach to business, says the trade association that represents the companies responsible for managing the UK’s visible trade. British International Freight Association, Director General, Robert Keen says: “The Government has… Read more »
Freight forwarders facing the perfect storm of issues at the port of Felixstowe
Freight forwarders that are now unable to restitute empty containers to the port of Felixstowe until September 23rd say it is yet another example of appalling service from a port that describes itself as ‘The Port of Britain’. Robert Keen, Director General of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) said:… Read more »
Freight forwarders express reservations on Brexit preparedness
Following a survey of its members, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) reports that a majority of respondents have significant reservations over whether they will have the capacity to handle the major changes to the UK’s trading relationship at the start of 2021, such as new customs documentation and procedures…. Read more »
Rhenus Group invests in Turkish route
Leading international freight forwarder, Rhenus, has created a direct UK-Turkey transportation route, that ensures goods remain in one network door to door. The route, which bypasses the existing stopover in Germany, harnesses the expertise of Rhenus Intermodal Systems in Turkey. It means Rhenus can assure clients that goods remain in… Read more »
Freight association calls for greater clarity and detail on new cross border trade systems
Commenting 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. Robert Keen, the trade association’s Director General said:… Read more »
Border Strategy consultation offers further recognition of the key role of freight forwarders in cross-border international trade
Noting the government’s launch of a consultation on its 2025 Border Strategy, the trade association for UK freight forwarders says that its extensive involvement with various government departments has highlighted the need for a thorough review of the way that the UK border operates. Robert Keen, Director General of the… Read more »
Will the digital revolution kill off forwarders?
Digital disruptors will no more kill-off today’s forwarding sector than the advent of European rail did in the 1800s, according to director general of the British International Freight Association (BIFA), Robert Keen. This week he described comments from one industry disrupter that with digitalisation accelerating globally as a result of… Read more »
Freight forwarders call for extension to Brexit transition period
Following a survey of its members, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) reports that the majority of respondents believe that an extension to the transition period is desirable, if no trade deal is agreed by December 31st 2020 and UK trade with the EU is conducted on WTO terms. The… Read more »
