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Jack joins as Scotland regional representative
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If you are a regular viewer of BIFA TV you will have seen the recent episode introducing Jack Rice (pictured) as the new face of BIFA in Scotland. Jack has taken on the role of regional representative and has already begun to get to know members in the area. Jack said: “I’ve been working in the freight forwarding and customs brokerage industry for over 15 years, currently as the director of Caledonian Freight Ltd. “My passion lies in driving efficiency and compliance within logistics, and I’ve been fortunate to lead Caledonian Freight through a period of technological innovation, including the integration of AI to enhance our processes.
customs policy group after raising concerns about a Scottish port being overlooked by HMRC during the transition to CDS. “As the Scottish Rep for BIFA, I’m excited to help build a stronger forwarding community in Scotland and give local issues a voice at a national level.” BIFA Members in Scotland are invited to forthcoming regional member meetings on: • Thursday 2 October – Glasgow • Tuesday 4 November – Aberdeen Please click the relevant link to register your place. To get in touch with Jack, email j.rice@bifa.org
BIFA Business Leaders Forum on Wednesday 1 October? The agenda is shaping up with a range of speakers covering topics from HR issues, border security activity, insurance, optimising operational processes and news direct from the Labour Party National Conference. This event is aimed at senior management, delivering the information they need to navigate the issues of today and prepare for the coming year. Limited spaces are still available –, sign up today. https://bifa.org/event/busin ess-leaders-forum-5/
“Whilst I’ve always attended regional meetings, I became more involved with BIFA in early 2024, joining the
YFN members visit Peel Ports Liverpool
On a wet Thursday in early August, seven members of the Northwest Young Forwarder Network (YFN), and the not so young BIFA regional representative Andrew Melton, enjoyed a tour of the Liverpool Seaforth facilities. Members assembled in the logistics building for a short presentation about Peel Ports Group’s developments and activities at Seaforth, before boarding a minibus to view the facilities first hand. A visit to the ro-ro area was
followed by viewing the original container terminal where the transAtlantic ACL vessels berth to discharge and reload. Next was the new deepwater terminal on the riverside, which can accommodate the largest container vessels currently in service, and an escorted visit to the computerised control centre where container movements are monitored. Our thanks go to Peel Ports for providing this opportunity to the YFN.
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