british-international-freight-association

BIFA Weighs in on Heathrow Airport Expansion

British International Freight Association Director General Steve Parker, while echoing BIFA’s support for Heathrow Airport’s long overdue expansion, has called for the UK government to get on with it. "Over the past decades, successive UK governments have shown a singular lack of vision in the face of a massive surge in air transport and consequent pressure on existing airport infrastructure in the south east,” Parker said in a Aug. 1 release. In ... [+]

BIFA Body Targets Heathrow Redevelopment

The British International Freight Association, or BIFA, has launched a cargo community advisory body to undertake activities previously covered by the CCSUK User Group. The advisory body will initially focus on the impact of the planned massive redevelopment of Heathrow Airport’s cargo village and the associated freight management systems. “Whilst we wait ... [+]

BIFA Urges Caution on Possible EU-UK Trade Reset

News of a possible “reset” in the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement, due for review in 2026, could raise unrealistic expectations, the British International Freight Association said Feb. 19.Calling “the use of ‘reset’ is regrettable,” BIFA said preparatory work will be undertaken this year in advance of the 2026 review.“There ... [+]