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discussion on NCTS5, ICS2 and BTOM. Border Force updated the meeting on its activities with specific examples of successful interventions and the value it has contributed from ensuring correct duties are paid. Sustainability, training and the Young Forwarder Network inaugural meeting were also discussed, while CNS gave an update on system developments. Leeds In this month’s issue we report on two recent Regional Member Meetings Member meetings at Solent and Leeds “ Leeds Director of RailX) gave a presentation on starting a Members reported that CDS
discussion between Members. Members reported that CDS exports had been far less painful than the implementation of CDS imports, agreeing that this was probably because their brokers were more familiar with the screens and processes. Representation, and the risks related to acting as Indirect, again elicited some discussion along with the current state of the deepsea market. Kelly Hobson, vice chair of BIFA sustainable logistics policy group, (founder of Shape Tomorrow and sustainable logistics journey and how it can start with the simple step of bringing together information already held to set a baseline to build from. This was followed by a lively Q&A where Members sought more detailed information, which Kelly was happy to provide.
Solent Regional representative, Paul Cunningham led the meeting which was hosted by the South Hampshire College Group (SHCG). Results of the survey of BIFA Members were shared, giving a strong indication of the specific topics and skills that should be included in future SHCG courses. Customs knowledge was top of the list and BIFA’s collaboration with SHCG will be a vital part of the justification for future funding of logistics courses for its students. Sharon Mole, HMRC, answered questions on a range of Customs- related matters just ahead of the final switch to CDS for exports. The BIFA team gave further advice and there was lively
exports had been far less painful than the imple- mentation of CDS imports...
Members in the Yorkshire region met for breakfast at the Cedar Court hotel in mid-June. Andrew Melton, regional representative, presented the latest information from the BIFA policy groups which stimulated
BIFA utilises a network of Regional Representatives around the UK to act as a conduit for the dissemination of information and to seek local Member views on topics of interest. Forthcoming meetings are listed here. All BIFA Members are encouraged to attend their regional meetings, however pre-booking is essential. If there is no event listed in your region see www.bifa.org/events for future dates or contact your local Regional Representative: London West, the South & the South Support your local Member group
Region Liverpool Heathrow
Date
Venue
Tue 2 Jul Tue 2 Jul
One Fine Day, Liverpool BIFA, Redfern House
Manchester
Wed 3 Jul The Nest, Manchester Wed 3 Jul Dover Marina Hotel
Kent & East Sussex
Stansted Humber
Thu 4 Jul Tue 9 Jul
Videoconference (MS Teams)
Hampton by Hilton, Humberside Airport
Essex Port Community Meeting Thu 11 Jul
Orsett Hall Hotel, Orsett, Grays
Midlands (North) Midlands (South)
Tue 16 Jul Leonardo Hotel, East Midlands Airport
Wed 17 Jul Holiday Inn, Coventry
Solent
Wed 24 Jul Venue TBC
West – Paul Cunningham p.cunningham@bifa.org Scotland and the Borders – Chris Curtin c.curtin@bifa.org Northern England and the Midlands – Andrew Melton a.melton@bifa.org Anglia, London East & South East - Paul
Newman paul@pnauk.com Northern Ireland – Shauneen McConville shauneenm@tr-logistics.com BIFA Young Forwarders’ Network FREE networking and information events for younger team members, see www.bifa.org/events
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