BIFA logoBIFA – The leading body representing the UK International Freight Services industry.

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is the prime trade association for UK registered companies engaged in the international movement of freight by all modes of transport, air, road, rail and sea, and/or customs brokerage.

BIFA has a membership of over 1600 members in the logistics and supply chain sector, known generally as freight forwarders, who offer a wide range of services within these various modes.

The leading body representing the UK International Freight Services industry.

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 also provide customs clearance and other cross border services.

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 trade under a set of Standard Trading Conditions that are backed in the insurance sector. Find out more about BIFA >

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New solution set to decarbonise the UK’s transport-logistics sector

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Freight forwarding goes right back to the 1800’s!

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Logistics giant DP World to boost UK trade with £1bn expansion of London Gateway

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Valued Google Customer Reviews for International Freight Solutions Ltd

A Freight Forwarder who regularly go the extra mile when it comes to customer service. We believe in carving out long term business relationships…

IFS is a member of World Top Cargo Alliance of Freight Forwarders

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Staff Profiles – Introducing… Adam Smith

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Boost for rail freight as Network Rail cuts prices for new traffic flows

Train operators have been offered the opportunity to gain discounts on their track access charges by Network Rail to encourage new freight…

Our International Courier Services are used by a vast range of business professionals

IFS have taken every care to ensure our customers save time and money when sending (or returning) a package overseas. We have a wealth of expertise…

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