BIFA News
BIFA to hold second Business Leaders Forum
BIFA Director General Steve Parker held the inaugural Business Leaders Forum in April attended by a limited number of senior personnel of BIFA Members. The second event in this series is to be held this month and all BIFA trading Members should have received an invitation for their MD, CEO, Country Manager, etc, to attend. During this event, BIFA will update Members on the latest topics that will impact the industry in the months to come and explain what you can do now to prepare... an opportunity not to be missed! Topics covered during the session will include the latest on: Air • The FIATA/IATA agreement - an update on
our advice on the topic of representation and establishment. Training • New training courses – BIFA plans to develop more training opportunities to support and upskill your workforce Environment & Sustainability • A strategy for our industry - we share the findings of a consultant-led report commissioned by BIFA Scan the QR code to sign up to attend the event.
this agreement that could set the relationship between freight forwarders and airlines for the next generation. • AIS - Advanced Information System aiming to automate the process of collections and deliveries from UK airports. Surface - Maritime/Road /Rail • CBER - an update on the
current state of the Container Block Exemption Regulation review being undertaken by the competition commission Customs • BTOM, CDS Exports, Windsor Framework, Single Trade Window - potential disruptions that need attention now. • Indirect and Direct - have you been caught out? Hear
Survey launched on supply chain visibility platforms
We at BIFA value our Members’ insights and strive to understand the evolving needs of the industry so that together we can continue to grow and thrive. Following an increasing number of articles in the trade press recently regarding supply chain visibility platforms, you should have received an invitation from BIFA to contribute to our survey on the subject. The focus of this survey is to delve into your attitudes, needs and practices concerning supply chain visibility platforms – a topic that is increasingly gaining momentum in the industry. Your participation is voluntary but very important, regardless of whether your company is already leveraging supply chain visibility platforms or if you are unfamiliar with them. Your unique perspectives, spanning businesses of all sizes
and types, will undoubtedly shape the direction of our industry's future. By participating in this survey, you can help us gain critical insights into: 1. The specific challenges your organisation faces in terms of visibility and tracking freight. 2. The methods you currently employ to access real-time information about shipments, logistics and potential disruptions. To get started, scan the QR code or visit www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/BIFA
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questions or require further information, please contact Robert Windsor (r.windsor@bifa.org).
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