BIFA comments on King’s speech; welcomes news of strengthened ties with EU

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) welcomes the news that EU alignment as part of the ongoing reset of relations with Brussels featured prominently in the King's Speech, and legislation will be introduced to unlock the benefits of airport expansion.

Speaking on behalf of the freight forwarding and logistics companies that it represents, BIFA director general, Steve Parker said: "Since it was elected, the government has been vocal about its efforts to reset post-Brexit relations and forge closer economic ties with the EU without committing to rejoin the single market or customs union."

Since Brexit, BIFA has been very vocal in its opinions about the state of the trade border between the UK and the EU, and much remains to be done to improve its efficiency, whilst protecting the UK market.

On behalf of our members and the international traders they serve, BIFA has continued to push for smoother UK-EU trading arrangements, especially around customs paperwork, SPS checks and border friction.

"Broader government discussion of an EU 'reset' is being closely watched by the sector. Ahead of a summer summit between EU and UK, and the five-year review of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement, we now need to see greater details about the government's likely approach to that review."