BIFA - British International Freight Association
British International Freight Association
Redfern House
Browells Lane
Feltham
Middlesex
TW13 7EP
Tel: 020 8844 2266
Fax: 020 8890 5546
Web: www.bifa.org
Contacts:
Robert Keen - Executive Director
For enquiries relating to BIFA Standard Trading Conditions (STC), maritime, legal and insurance issues and complaints against BIFA members.
Tel: 020 8844 3631
Email: r.keen@bifa.org
John O'Connell - Director - Trade Services
For enquiries relating to airfreight, IATA & CASS matters, aviation security, customs, maritime & dangerous goods.
Tel: 020 8844 3643
Email: j.oconnell@bifa.org
Robert Windsor - Manager - Trade Services
For enquiries relating to maritime, airfreight, road, customs and aviation security issues.
Tel: 020 8844 3633
Email: r.windsor@bifa.org
Spencer Stevenson - Member Relationship & Information Manager
For enquiries relating to the BIFA website, IT support, information communication and member services.
Tel: 020 8844 3634
Email: s.stevenson@bifa.org
Jane Robinson - Membership Supervisor
For all membership enquiries.
Tel: 020 8844 3635
Email: j.robinson@bifa.org
Sharon Hammond - Training Services Officer
(Mondays-Wednesdays only)
For enquiries relating to BIFAlink and training administrative issues.
Tel: 020 8844 3629
Email: s.hammond@bifa.org
Teresa Cook - Training Administrator
For enquiries relating to BIFA training courses.
Tel: 020 8844 3627
Email: t.cook@bifa.org
Ramandeep Sohal - Training Administrator
For enquiries relating to BIFA training courses.
Tel: 020 8844 3625
Email: r.sohal@bifa.org
Paul Young - Regional Representative: North West, Midlands & Northern Ireland Region
Supporting Regional Committees at Liverpool, Manchester, Midlands and Belfast.
Tel: 01623 670789
Mob: 07852 260190
Email: youngyes@aol.com
Geoff Stark - Regional Representative: North East Region
Supporting Regional Committees at West Yorkshire and Humber.
Tel: 01482 899851
Email: grstark@grstark.karoo.co.uk
Colin Young - Regional Representative: London West & South West Region
Supporting Regional Committees at Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Southampton and Bristol.
Tel: 01189 338966
Mob: 07801 033610
Email: young_colin.t21@btinternet.com
Nigel Peall - Regional Representative: London East & South East Region
Supporting Regional Committees at London East, Dover and Anglia.
Tel: 01303 275272
Mob: 07970 209968
Email: nigel.peall@btinternet.com
Jim McCall- Regional Representative: Scotland
Supporting Regional Committees at Aberdeen and Glasgow.
Tel: 01292 478517
Mob: 07876 704130
Email: mailto:j.mccall10@btopenworld.com
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is the trade association for UK-registered companies engaged in international movement of freight by all modes of transport, air, road, rail and sea. BIFA has around 1400 corporate members, known generally as freight forwarders, which offer a wide range of services within these various modes.
BIFA represents over 1400 UK companies in the logistics and supply chain management sector. Members of BIFA are organisations engaged in the movement of freight to/from the UK by all modes of transport: air, road, sea and rail. Some members are also involved in providing customs clearance and other cross border controls.
A not-for-profit organisation, BIFA is funded by subscription and run by its members for members. It operates with a full-time Secretariat which administers and manages the Association’s affairs.
BIFA members adopt a code of conduct, and trade under a nationally accepted set of Standard Trading Conditions that are backed in the insurance sector.
The association provides:
• Representation
• Advice and Information
• Training and Development
• Industry Promotion
Representation
BIFA ensures that the views of its members are properly presented, and listened to in many quarters. This is achieved by BIFA's active participation in other national and international governing bodies and institutions, and by political lobbying.
Advice and Information
Members of BIFA receive copies of the Association’s monthly newsletter, BIFAlink. This serves to keep them up to date on all aspects of the industry, including important matters which may affect their companies. BIFA’s website contains a full listing of members, and is constantly updated with information valuable to the entire international trading community. In addition BIFA runs a number of conferences and seminars throughout the year to ensure that subjects requiring special attention receive proper coverage.
Training and Development
BIFA provides industry training not only to members, but also to international traders. Courses are run throughout the year in various locations throughout the UK. The subjects covered include customs procedures, dangerous goods, security, import/export and international trade procedures.
Industry Promotion
BIFA is a dedicated to improving the standards of professionalism within the logistics and supply chain industry. The BIFA Secretariat handles over 2000 enquiries per year. BIFA encourages logistics as a career path to students, as well as providing assistance to new importers and exporters. Promotion is also achieved through regular participation at industry trade fairs throughout the UK.