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engagement, and the supportive role that BIFA Members can play. We will close with some blue-sky thinking, asking what the future of haulage could (and should) look like and the opportunities that lie ahead. Aart Hille Ris Lambers – Developments in the UK Deep Sea Market, a container terminal perspective In this session, Aart Hille Ris Lambers, vice president commercial, North Europe, for DP World, will cover the recent and expected future developments of the UK container terminals and the global container shipping lines. How do we see the total market developing, what are the competitive developments we foresee for different ports, what is happening with vessel supply and sizes and how are UK terminals competing with the main continental terminals? Are any more black swan events expected?
With the sixth Business Leaders Forum event just over a month away, BIFA has released details of the speaker line-up
L imited tickets now remain for the BIFA Business Leaders Forum on Tuesday 12 May in central London – book now to secure your place. Over the past three years, the Business Leader events have heard from a wide range of speakers on a number of topics relevant to BIFA Members. Each time an event is planned, Members are encouraged to suggest topics of interest and to influence the agenda – after all, BIFA is your organisation and exists to serve your needs. Joining BIFA director general, Steve Parker, at the lectern this time will be: Jane Williams – Employment Rights Bill With the Employment Rights Act 2025 recently established, employment solicitor Jane Williams will look at the key changes that need to be considered by our business leaders, along with the timelines when critical policy changes come into force. Jane Williams is the owner of JW becoming a solicitor in 1995. Jane has advised many companies in the freight forwarding and logistics sector. Employment Law and has specialised in the field since Richard Smith – UK Haulage: The Road Ahead The UK road haulage sector is changing fast – and the numbers tell a powerful story. Richard Smith from the Road Haulage Association will break down what’s happening on the ground, the action being taken through government
Jane Williams
Richard Smith
Richard Lennard – London Gatwick: Driving Economic Growth
With 43 million annual passengers, London Gatwick is a vital piece of national infrastructure that drives both the national and regional economies. Growth plans will increase capacity by bringing the existing Northern Runway into routine use. Richard Lennard, economic partnerships manager for London Gatwick Airport, works with stakeholders to ensure that the airport is a partner and advocate for a thriving resilient economy. To reserve your place at the BUSINESS LEADERS FORUM , Register Here
“ Members are encouraged to suggest topics of interest and to in fl uence the agenda – after all, BIFA is your organisation and exists to serve your needs
Aart Hille Ris Lambers
Richard Lennard
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