Customs Essentials Course

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.

• 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 has a membership of over 1700 members in the logistics and supply chain sector, known generally as freight forwarders, who offer a wide range of services within these various modes.
• 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 provide customs clearance and other cross border services.
• BIFA members trade under a set of Standard Trading Conditions that are backed in the insurance sector.

Mission & Values

• We ensure the industry of today is prepared for tomorrow, by representing our members with all key stakeholders and promoting it to the next generation. We support members by providing a wide range of relevant services, training and events, keeping them informed of the ever-changing freight, customs and sustainability landscape.