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The neutrality of the freight forwarder in choosing the most appropriate mode, routing and carrier to meet customer requirements, therefore increasing: • Choice of carriers • Viable options for sailings / flights / routings • Wider range of service options e.g., Consolidation / Groupage by a variety of modes • Access to value added services.
Using a BIFA Member will:
Miscellaneous reasons
• By using a freight forwarder, the customer will have access to: - A broad range of skills, knowledge and experience - Relevant IT systems for the necessary interface with carriers, Customs etc. rather than having
• Ensure that the BIFA Standard Trading Conditions (STC) are incorporated providing a sound contractual basis underpinning each shipment • Provide a well understood legal framework for international transport contracts through the industry accepted BIFA STC • Allow “mirror” contracts where forwarders sub- contract with other forwarders (co-load) usually using the same STC • Clearly define the rights, responsibilities and liabilities of the BIFA Member and their customer where the BIFA STC are incorporated.
to purchase, update and maintain them themselves.
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