Member Engagement
data on the successful CDS exports migration and Border Force representatives were in attendance. CCS-UK User Group launched its plan to form a working group to increase electronic air waybill and CSD penetration in the UK. Avonmouth Members in the south-west have recently supported the formation of a YFN group in the region and a highlight of this meeting was a report on the success of the group’s launch event in April. Our thanks go to Bristol Ports who hosted the YFN meeting and led a tour of port operations. Gatwick: held online Border Force contributed strongly to the Gatwick area meeting with advice on the move over to NCTS5. Stansted: held online The Stansted meeting was held virtually, with Members being joined by Stansted Airport management who advised that cargo volumes are buoyant. The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) spoke about a significant increase in the numbers of horses being imported and exported through the facility. A plea from the team A great deal of effort goes in to arranging regional meetings and negotiating with external speakers to attend, so it is disheartening for BIFA’s member engagement team when some of those who have registered to attend do not arrive. All face-to-face regional member meetings use Eventbrite as a means of registration. Once registered to attend an event, please ensure that you have downloaded the ical reminder to your calendar so that you do not miss the meeting. We do of course understand that last-minute operational matters and other circumstances may change your plans but, if you find that you are unable to attend, drop us a message to bifaevents@bifa.org so that we can cancel your booking.
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Chair of the Young Forwarder Network in the north-west, asked Members to encourage their younger staff members to engage with the BIFA YFN and regional meetings, extolling the virtues of building networks and knowledge. Humber John Habergham of Myton Law gave a presentation around the issues with steel quotas, which also emphasised the importance of incorporating the BIFA Standard Trading Conditions into Members’ contracts with their clients. The meeting was also attended by a representative from the
Department for Business and Trade who spoke about overseas trade. Paul Cunningham held meetings in the south and south-west: Heathrow Over 50 Members attended and we had strong support from external speakers. Heathrow Airport Management updated Members on the Heathrow Cargo Community activity around redevelopment of the ‘horseshoe’, including the formation and potential governance structure for a working group. HMRC provided
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