Young Forwarder Network
The YFN hits 200 events milestone The 200th YFN event took place at DP World London Gateway in May
Opportunities like these allow attendees to witness the scale and complexity of modern freight forwarding up close. Networking An equally important aspect of our events is the ability for young professionals to build connections with like-minded individuals from across the sector. Networking remains a vital part of professional development, and these events continue to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for members who are aged 32 and under or are new to the industry. BIFA Members are invited to join us at Multimodal 2026 to learn more about how the YFN will bene fi t their eligible members of staff. Members can also explore opportunities to get involved with the YFN by presenting a topic of interest either virtually or face-to-face. Current or potential members of the YFN are encouraged to come along to the BIFA stand at Multimodal 2026, introduce themselves to the BIFA team and enter the raf fl e taking place on Wednesday 1 July at 2 pm on the BIFA stand. There are many more YFN events in the pipeline for the remainder of 2026, with further details to be announced in due course. In the meantime, the team is always keen to hear from members regarding topics they would like to learn more about, or future event ideas. For further information or to share your suggestions, please contact Nezda Leigh at n.leigh@bifa.org.
The YFN has provided young employees of BIFA Members with opportunities to learn, network and gain valuable industry insights
L ast month the Young attending the 200th event. A fantastic achievement re fl ecting the enthusiasm and engagement of young professionals across the freight forwarding and logistics industry. DP World, London Gateway Port played host to the 200th event, when 25 YFN members, representing 13 BIFA Member companies, were treated to a tour of the quayside and other port areas in late May. Exclusive ‘behind-the-scenes’ tours such as this are just one of the bene fi ts of the YFN. Forwarder Network (YFN) hit a major milestone with members Since launching in 2019, the YFN has provided young employees of BIFA Members with opportunities to learn, network and gain valuable industry insights through a diverse programme of educational and interactive events, held across the country and virtually. The YFN’s success has been driven by its guest speakers and their topics of discussion.
A recent event was presented by John Corr of Global Motion, who spoke to members in the Northwest about the unique challenges involved in live music logistics, providing the behind-the-scenes support vital to some of the biggest named artistes on their world tours. John also joined the popular virtual format of the YFN, born out of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, the following week to discuss the introduction of e-Carnets, their use and potential impact on the industry. Industry visits In addition to educational sessions, YFN members have also been invited to experience logistics operations fi rsthand by visiting important industry locations. Recent tours have included a trip to Swissport’s facility at Heathrow Airport, and a guided tour of a modern ro-ro car carrier operated by shipping line Wallenius Wilhelmson at the port of Southampton.
“ An equally important aspect of our events is the ability for young professionals to build connections with like- minded individuals from across the sector
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