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YFN Live panel, London East, November 2022
The sold-out DP World tour
The Midlands YFN
from YFN members and their employers. Hosted by Lexi Laybourn, the panel consisted of long- standing committee members: Thomas Low, OIA Global; Brooke Jennings, Burhill Logistics; Kyle Lawrence, OIA Global; and Paul Szyszkowski, Linc Freight Management. They spoke of the benefit they have realised through their membership of the network in both their professional and personal development. Skills learned include planning and hosting events, public speaking and time management, in addition to the connections made throughout this diverse and ever-changing industry. Virtual events In mid-October, Simon Adams from ASM UK gave virtual YFN members an overview of the lessons learned in the first few days following the deadline for all import Customs entries to be submitted via the new Customs Declaration Service (CDS). Simon gave an honest round-up of the transition to CDS, pointers to the published workarounds and guidance for BIFA Members still encountering issues. Those who were unable to attend the face-to- face presentation by the team from Operation
Pandora had another chance to hear what they had to say at a virtual event in early November. Once again, YFN members heard about tell- tale signs and methods of concealment and were urged to report any suspicions to Operation Pandora through the following channels: • Email mahcontainers@homeoffice.gov.uk • Telephone - during Office Hours 01394 303116
- 24 hours
07920 587808
• Quote PANDORA Planning for virtual and face-to-face events throughout 2023 is under way and events will be listed at www.bifa.org/events The BIFA Young Forwarder Network relies on the energy of the volunteer committee members to drive it forward and reach out to new members. Individuals new to the industry or studying the International Freight Forwarding Specialist Apprenticeship can join the YFN mailing list by emailing bifacomms@bifa.org and following BIFA Young Forwarder Network on Linked In. New speakers are always welcome – contact Sharon Hammond, Events and Communications Executive (s.hammond@bifa.org), if you can volunteer a couple of hours to the YFN.
The North-West YFN
December 2022
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