Freight forwarders get updated Standard Trading Conditions
LONDON: A new edition of the British International Freight Association’s (BIFA) Standard Trading Conditions (STC) has been launched, replacing the previous version revised in 2021. The latest edition has been produced as a consequence
GSF and FIATA Reissue ICS2 Data Guidance as final milestone reached
LONDON/GENEVA : The European Union’s advance cargo information system, ICS2, has been fully implemented from 1st September with notifications for all shipments entering or transiting the EU Customs Territory by truck or train now
UK forwarders welcome launch of British Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce
LONDON: UK forwarders Association BIFA welcome launch of British Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce. Speaking at the official launch of the British Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce (BECC), Steve Parker, Director General of the British International
Extension of cotton import duty exemption provides lifeline for India’s textile sector: CITI
NEW DELHI: The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) praised the Indian government’s decision to extend the exemption of import duty on cotton until December 31, 2025. “CITI would like to extend its deep
Road Transport industry is expecting significant changes in the upcoming GST Council meeting: AITWA
MUMBAI: Long standing request from All India Transporter’s Welfare Association (AITWA) to reduce trucks from 28% to 18% as trucks are not luxury nor sin goods Similar truck tyres currently under 28% should be
BIFA welcome Government’s pragmatic approach to border controls
LONDON : The British International Freight Association (BIFA) welcomes the UK Government’s decision to pause the implementation of additional import controls on EU and EFTA goods, announced in the wake of the UK-EU Summit
SMF and SSA sign MoU towards growing the talent pipeline through the MaritimeONE scholarships
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) and Singapore Shipping Association Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to affirm their mutual commitment towards growing the talent pipeline through the MaritimeONE scholarships. Under the MOU,
BIFA appoints new Scottish representative to strengthen regional voice
LONDON: The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has appointed Jack Rice as its new regional representative for Scotland. With over 15 years of experience in the freight forwarding and customs brokerage industry, Rice currently