Young Forwarder Network
Members of the Anglia YFN visit the Port of Felixstowe
Anglia YFN members tour the port of Felixstowe
accreditation for the in-person events held throughout the year. The Felixstowe port tour marks a major milestone in the journey and holds the distinction of being the first port tour to be CPD certified. Virtual YFN events Recent virtual events have covered the niche forwarding area of the carriage of live animals, delivered by Holly Todd and Derek Fraser of Extrordinair, and the personal development considerations for someone taking the first step into a supervisory/junior management role, presented by Cameron Hancock of DHL Global Forwarding. Join today Attendance at all YFN events (in- person and virtual) is free for individuals, employed by BIFA Members, in the early stages of their careers. The YFN exists to promote learning and self-development, provide opportunities for visits to places of interest and networking with peers. If you would like to join the Young Forwarder Network, please contact Nezda Leigh on n.leigh@bifa.org
“ Most areas of the port were accessed, affording everyone the opportunity to witness the manual and semi- automated cranes operating in the yard, the vessels being loaded and unloaded
M embers of the Anglia Young Forwarder Network (YFN) visited the port of Felixstowe recently. With beautiful blue skies and a warm summer breeze, the group started the day with a full English breakfast at the Viewpoint café whilst watching a huge 24,188 TEU mega-container vessel departing the dock. Next, the young forwarders enjoyed a lively Q&A session at the heart of the port and then boarded the coach for a full tour. Most areas of the port were accessed, affording everyone the opportunity to witness the manual and semi-automated cranes operating in the yard, the vessels being loaded and unloaded in the quay and to learn about the future use of autonomous trucks within the port. BIFA would like to acknowledge the time given by the team at the port of Felixstowe in hosting this event.
CPD Accreditation In order to recognise the importance of Young Forwarder Network events to the individual and the benefits that learning opportunities can bring back to your company, BIFA has been working to achieve CPD
The view from the Viewpoint café
8 | August 2024
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