Multimodal 2024
YFN: Majority of events to be CPD accredited
BIFA trainers: Graeme Wilkinson, Claire Capaccioli and Liz Sumner
B IFA is pleased to announce that it is aiming to get the majority of YFN
events accredited for continuous professional development (CPD). The first event to gain the accreditation took place on 23 May, when the guest speaker was PC Matthew Bates of the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS), who explained how the police are working with the logistics community to combat international vehicle crime. Carl Hobbis, Member services director, who founded the YFN in 2019, said: “We have now held over 125 events since its inception, which is great. However, we want to professionalise them even more by fitting them to the CPD structure and guidelines, including specific learning objectives, etc. “Hopefully, with this change, employers will perceive them differently and encourage young people to attend more of them around the country. YFN events, which are all free to BIFA Members, have always provided learning experiences and the knowledge participants gain gets brought back to their businesses. “This change does not go against the general concept of the YFN, with the less formal element that younger people prefer, delegates can still build up their professional network which is paramount.” If you or any of your colleagues would like to be added to the YFN mailing list, contact bifacomms@bifa.org and follow the YFN on Linked In. Member Engagement Denise Hill, Member Engagement Director, and Regional Representatives Andrew Melton, Paul Cunningham and Paul Newman look forward to welcoming BIFA members to the stand and discussing the calendar of regional and national meetings that exist to provide the opportunity for two-way discussion on the issues of the day .
Meet the trainers at MM24
H ave a question about training? Our training team have over 90 years’ experience between them and will be present over all three days of the show. Come along and say hello and fi nd out what we could do for you. It will be a great opportunity for you to find out about:
• Bespoke courses • In-house training • Training bundles • Special MM24 Show Offer
Come along and speak to the team. Tuesday - Claire Capaccioli Wednesday - Graeme Wilkinson and Liz Sumner Thursday - Liz Sumner
A pprentices and other younger (under 32) employees of BIFA Member companies are The events listed below have been planned for June through to October at venues across the country. Young Forwarder Network programme of events welcome to join the Young Forwarder Network and attend both in-person and virtual events.
4 June 14 June 20 June 18 July 25 July 25 July 31 July
Midlands
Nestle Warehouse Tour
Solent Anglia
WW Solutions Terminal Operations Tour Port of Felixstowe tour (with breakfast)
Heathrow Northwest Heathrow Heathrow London East Heathrow Virtual
Heathrow Airport (TBC)
Ross Barnett, Emirates (Breakfast meeting)
Emirates Freighter Tour
Stepping into Management, Cameron Hancock, DHL
September September October
Summer social
Marine Insurance Masterclass, CNA Hardy
Event Logistics, EFM Go to https://bifa.org/events/ for more information and to register to attend.
18 | June 2024
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