Fight or flight
DB Schenker Sale: Dog-eat-dog, so what?
The dust has not yet settled around “the logistics sale of the century” in which DSV has acquired DB Schenker from Deutsche Bahn for €14.3…
Disrupted schedules, higher costs for project cargo movement
The ongoing issues in the Red Sea have created a complex situation for project cargo transport and all the parties involved, shippers, carriers, and freight…
Step up freight forwarding apprentice recruitment, BIFA says
“It’s a tough call, with so much uncertainty facing the freight forwarding and logistics sector, but now is the time to step up apprentice recruitment,”…
Environmental and sustainability policy in the focus of UK’s freight forwarders
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) held the first meeting of its new Sustainable Logistics Policy Group, managed by Mike Jones, policy advisor for sustainability…
Is CMA CGM acquisition of Bolloré Logistics a threat to freight forwarders?
Shipping giant CMA CGM has confirmed its plans to acquire transport and logistics operations of Bolloré Logistics. The company said it has granted a put…
SEDNA: multipurpose sector outlook positive, digitalisation to play a vital role
Two major trends are anticipated to fuel growth in the breakbulk sector in 2023, the first being the focus on decarbonisation and the second being…
Coronavirus
BIFA: extend Brexit transition to cushion corona shock
PRESS RELEASE – The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is calling upon the UK government to request an extension to the Brexit transition period. As…