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BIFA Launches AI and Technology Working Group

[ February 25, 2026   //   ]

British International Freight Association has launched a new Artificial Intelligence and Technology Working Group in response to growing member interest in the opportunities and risks posed by artificial intelligence.

The trade body said the group will examine AI from a freight forwarder’s perspective, focusing on operational efficiency, compliance impacts and emerging risks such as cybersecurity, fraud and data governance.

Pawel Jarza, BIFA’s policy, compliance and external affairs director, said members have been seeking guidance on how the association plans to address AI as the technology becomes more embedded in business operations.

“Our members have been coming to us asking what we are going to do about AI as an association,” Jarza said. “We want to understand what we are dealing with, what AI’s potential is, what the risks are and what we need to be mindful of.”

The group has held its first meeting and will also assess the legislative landscape. BIFA noted that current U.K. law does not clearly distinguish between AI systems and human or corporate entities, a gap that could have implications for liability, compliance and regulatory accountability in freight forwarding.

The initiative is expected to bring together BIFA members, software providers and, where possible, government representatives to ensure the freight sector is represented in broader AI policy discussions.

BIFA said AI could automate routine tasks such as data entry but increase demand for higher-level oversight, compliance expertise and technical skills as professionals monitor data flows and validate outputs.

Jarza said the goal is to help members identify both risks and opportunities as AI adoption accelerates across the industry.

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