The British International Freight Association (BIFA) welcomes the news that the UK government recommends the appointment of a specialist such as one its members to deal with import and export customs declarations. The recommendation has a prominent place within a letter sent out by the UK government today to VAT-registered… Read more »
National Audit Office report of widespread border disruption comes as no surprise to the freight industry
Commenting on the National Audit Office report that there is likely to be widespread border disruption at the end of the post-EU Exit transition period, the freight sector says that it comes as no great surprise. Robert Keen, Director General of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) says that the… Read more »
England must seize the opportunity to Plan for the Future
CIHT has called for fundamental changes to the planning system to enable the government to deliver its infrastructure plans. In its response to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s ‘Planning for the Future’ White paper, CIHT in discussion with the Transport Planning Society (TPS) and the Royal Town… Read more »
Independent Midlands freight forwarder opens third large warehouse in Birmingham ready for Brexit
Independent freight forwarder and Palletways member, International Forwarding Ltd (IFL), has just taken over its third large, secure, storage facility in the Midlands. The expansion is to help import-export businesses combat disruption from reduced air and sea freight capacity due to coronavirus restrictions as well as provide space for extra… Read more »
Freight association says latest Border Operating Model adds clarity but expresses concerns over “Least Worse Case Scenario’
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 »
