WISTA International introduces Associate Membership with collaboration high on Mid-Term Meeting agenda
LONDON: The WISTA International Executive Committee gathered in London from 17 – 19 April for its annual Mid-Term Meeting, with an agenda highlighting the role partnerships and collaboration continue to play in driving change
UK freight association highlights need for stronger cross-sector coordination to tackle vehicle crime
LONDON: The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has underlined the critical role that the freight forwarding sector can play in helping to combat organised vehicle crime. Speaking at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)
BIFA takes the lead in Transaid’s Kilimanjaro to Coast Cycle Challenge 2026
LONDON: The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has agreed to be the lead sponsor of the 2026 Kilimanjaro to Coast Cycle Challenge, organised by international development charity Transaid. The ambitious challenge will see participants
BIMCO INDIA FORUM in Ahmedabad Sees Strong Industry Participation and Engaging Dialogue
AHMEDABAD: The BIMCO India Forum, hosted by BIMCO at the Grand Mercure Ahmedabad GIFT City, concluded on a highly interactive and insightful note, bringing together a wide spectrum of stakeholders from India’s maritime sector.
Smart Freight Centre and BIFA partner to bring discounted emissions training to UK freight forwarders
LONDON: Smart Freight Centre (SFC) and the British International Freight Association (BIFA) have announced a new partnership to provide technical expertise to BIFA members to support them in managing complex emissions reporting. Through the
BIFA names Richard Catt as regional representative for South East England
LONDON: The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has appointed Richard Catt as its regional representative for South East England to strengthen regional engagement and support the trade association’s corporate members in Kent and East
INTERCARGO Convenes Maritime Industry to Advance Common Approach to Dry Bulk STS Transfers
ATHENS: INTERCARGO brought shipowners, charterers, insurers and service providers together in Athens on 31 March to tackle a growing issue in dry bulk shipping: how ship-to-ship (STS) transfers are actually carried out. STS in
FIATA: Middle East Security Alert – Legal & Insurance Guidance for Freight Forwarders
GENEVA: The ongoing escalation of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East is having a direct and growing impact on international freight operations. Disruptions to maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, and disruptions to