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FIATA Reference Handbook published As an extended bene fi t of membership, all BIFA trading members are automatically enrolled as individual members of FIATA, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations. Headquartered in Switzerland, FIATA manages a number of advisory bodies and institutes protecting the interests of the freight forwarding and logistics industry across more than 150 countries. To understand more about the remit and activities of FIATA, take a look at the recently published FIATA Reference Handbook which outlines the work of the advisory bodies and details current projects including: • FIATA digital strategy • FIATA documents and forms • FIATA Foundation • FIATA training programmes • FIATA young logistics professionals award • Towards a FIATA Global Air Cargo Programme • ICAO-FIATA Dangerous Goods by Air Training Programme • Trade facilitation initiative. To download the handbook, scan the QR code or visit www.fiata.org
Transaid cyclists complete London to Paris charity ride
A team of 40 riders drawn from across the transport and logistics sector have completed a 187-mile cycle ride from London to Paris to raise funds for Transaid’s work in sub-Saharan Africa, which is focused on improving road safety and access to healthcare services for rural communities. The adventure began on 22 September with a 65-mile ride from London’s Greenwich Observatory to Newhaven, where the riders boarded a ferry bound for Dieppe. On Saturday they rode 70 miles to Beauvais. Despite using mostly dedicated cycle paths, they collectively suffered 20 punctures in a single day, before the final 54-mile push on Sunday to reach the Eiffel Tower.
Upon reaching the French capital the group had already raised more than £65,000 before costs, with fresh sponsorships still coming in. This has been aided by generous funding from headline sponsor uTrack Software and support sponsor DP World. Commenting after the group’s arrival in Paris, Florence Bearman, Transaid’s Head of Fundraising, said: “This has been an incredible way to mark our silver jubilee and a massive thank you goes to everyone who either jumped in the saddle to support us, or who sponsored one of the riders. “Once again we have shown how the industry comes together to support Transaid, raising vital
unrestricted funds that will help us to save more lives through our vital road safety and access to healthcare projects.” Next year Transaid’s cycle challenge will return to Africa for its 11th such event on the continent, with riders taking on a six-day, 474 km journey on two wheels across majestic Kenya – where Transaid is currently undertaking a major project funded by the FIA Foundation. Taking place from 4-13 October 2024, riders are invited
to sign up for this adventure (scan the QR code for more information), travelling from Nyeri at the foothills of Mount Kenya, to Lake Victoria. The Limits of Liability for Carriers
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