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Police survey on threat posed to the supply chain
Digital dangerous goods declarations Following successful trials in Japan last year, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the launch of DG Digital, its digital dangerous goods declaration solution, as a feature of DG AutoCheck. The trial included All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan Airlines (JAL) and six freight forwarders— International Cargo Service, JAS Forwarding Japan, MOL Logistics, Nippon Express, Nissin and Yusen Logistics. Significant growth in dangerous goods shipments has been recorded, with data from IATA CargoIS showing a 17.5% year-on-year increase for the full year 2025, largely driven by the growing demand for lithium batteries. Currently, 95% of Dangerous Goods Declarations are still received in paper format but DG Digital can fully digitalise the creation and approval of shippers’ declarations for more than 3,800 dangerous items – from lithium batteries to explosives and chemicals – resulting in faster document sharing, improved safety and a significant reduction in rejected shipments. For further information, visit DG AutoCheck.
BIFA has been working for a number of years to highlight the threat posed by crime to international supply chains, supporting many police initiatives, most notably sponsing the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS), which co- ordinates the reporting and investigation of vehicle related crime. Recently, BIFA has commenced working with Opal, the police national intelligence unit focused on combating serious organised acquisitive crime (SOAC) where there is a series of offences impacting on two or more police force areas, including Scotland and Northern Ireland.
To develop effective solutions, the police need information about such crimes impacting Members. The police wish to use this information to understand the current situation, develop strategies to combat crime in intention of disrupting and preventing criminal activity. Opal is surveying the UK freight forwarding and transport sector to gain an the future and to target criminal gangs with the
accurate picture of the current situation. BIFA sees this as a positive first step and encourages all Members who have been victims of crime to complete the survey. The survey can be accessed via the following link, Supply Chain Information Survey – Fill in. We would encourage as many Members as possible to complete it by the cut-off date of 19 April 2026.
TT Club issues STC incorporation reminder
With both BIFA and the RHA issuing new Standard Trading Conditions in 2025 and 2026, the TT Club has reminded readers of their signi fi cance and the importance of incorporation. Standard trading conditions
(STC) in transport and logistics contracts are vital to protect the interests of both parties if something goes wrong. But too often they are not properly incorporated into contracts, which can expose operators to large uninsured liabilities if cargo is lost or damaged. The advice from the TT Club is available here , with guidance on the importance of STC, how to incorporate STC and pitfalls to avoid. The Limits of Liability for Carriers
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By sea – Hague Visby rules (2 SDR): £2.04 per kg £680.04 per package
By air – Warsaw Convention (17 SDR): £17.34 per kg
BIFA STC: (2 SDR): £2.04 per kg
By road – CMR (8.33 SDR): £8.50 per kg
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(The SDR rate on 23 March 2026,
By air – Montreal Convention (26 SDR): £26.52 per kg
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