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Multimodal 2017 Daily Issue 2 - Freight Business Journal


///NEWS Brexit to the fore for BIFA


BIFA – the British International Freight use


Association the Multimodal – will 2017


exhibition and conference to outline some of the work it is doing on behalf of its members, who are facing significant challenges to the provision of freight and logistics services for international trade. BIFA director general, Robert


Keen says that much of the conversation at Multimodal 2017 will inevitably be about the possible impacts of Brexit on international trade and freight forwarding. “To date, BIFA has


avoided making speculative statements


with so many


unknowns, but in the run up to the UK’s exit we will be campaigning to ensure that the movement of the UK’s visible import and export trade does not become overburdened by


over complicated trade


procedures.” Mr Keen will co-chair a


Brexit Briefing at the event and provide an overview of some of the areas of concern, including the physical infrastructure and Customs practices that need to be reviewed, giving participants an opportunity to air their concerns. “I have already gone on the


record to warn about the huge number of pundits offering solutions when there is still so much uncertainty about what is likely to happen in reality. “My focus in Birmingham will be in showing how we are presenting the views of our members to the various government


departments


that we deal with, as well as explaining some of the work that we are doing with organisations such as the Confederation of British Industry and International


Chamber of Commerce to make sure that all parties negotiating the post-Brexit landscape are fully aware of the potential challenges for which they will need to find solutions.” Outside the briefing rooms,


the trade association for UK forwarders will be exhibiting on stand 7040, and all the senior management, as well as BIFA’s five regional consultants, will be on hand to meet visitors and provide advice or information they may require. Keen adds: “Aside from


Brexit, the UK freight industry continues to be presented with a broad spectrum of challenges related to developments at home and abroad, leaving UK freight forwarders and logistics companies


with plenty on


which to focus their attention. “Participants will be able


to find out more about those challenges and what BIFA will be doing to help by visiting our stand. From recent changes to the EU Customs Code to the Home Office Haulier Accreditation Scheme. From the impact of ocean shipping alliances to the challenges of e-freight. From the future of rail freight to the development of airport capacity in the UK.” Keen


explains: “We also


hope to be able to provide a little more detail on the initiative to create a specific Apprenticeship


Standard


for an International Freight Forwarding Operative, in which we have been very active. “Not only do we need to


attract more young people to the industry, but it is vital that we have an apprenticeship that is relevant to their day-to-day work.”


Partners in growth


The Aldi supermarket chain has


experienced rapid and


successful growth in the UK over the last 20 years. The business has been managed with astute timing, an incisive appreciation of the British consumer’s desires and a long term approach to its relations with service providers. The fi nal element of this business philosophy is very much in accord with Dachser principals and that, to a degree, explains the longevity of the Aldi-Dachser partnership. The story of mutual growth


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in the UK begins in 1993 when customs clearance at the UK border was no longer necessary for trade within the EU. Dachser developed a service for import


customers to carry out their obligations that were still required by the UK customs authority. Aldi chose Dachser as its representative, the latter taking responsibility for lodging all ‘Intrastat’ and alcohol duty declarations. This fostered a bond of trust, as confi dential commercial information was being handled by Dachser and Aldi needed full confi dence that these details were in safe and trustworthy hands. Aldi had just time,


the at


two DCs at Lutterworth


(Leicestershire) and Middleton (near Manchester), but its rapid growth led to the opening of several more regional distribution centres. Dachser’s


participation developed as import volumes grew. Aldi, impressed with the service on off er, increasingly recommended Dachser to suppliers for inbound container clearance, unloading and distribution to Aldi’s DCs. With


mutual trust and


understanding developing between the partners, Dachser became the supermarket chain’s ‘go to’ supplier to provide solutions to challenging supply chain dilemmas. Dachser, duly proud of its ‘never say no’ approach to problem solving, was always ready to respond to questions posed by Aldi. This natural progression


in the relationship led to the provision of a UK Excise bonded


warehouse in 2011. The facility has made possible just-in-time deliveries of Aldi’s beers, wine and spirits supplies to its DCs, including those in Ireland. The ability to hold alcohol products at a UK platform reduces Aldi’s own need to keep stock, thus freeing space for other inventory. Additional space has been a signifi cant asset at a time when Aldi’s annual sales have increased between 10-15%. The service has also assisted Aldi in the recent launch of its online home delivery service. Moreover, there are signifi cant cash-fl ow advantages


for the


retailer in respect of suspended excise duty for goods in storage at the Dachser bonded facility.


Quality is the key in airfreight


It’s great to see the whole logistics community taking an interest in quality in air freight, writes Amsterdam Airport Schiphol cargo


director, Jonas van


Stekelenburg. Services by air can oſt en come


at a higher cost than other modes, and while the advantages of what


we do are easily demonstrable, we also operate in a climate that is, for better or worse, primarily driven by cost. The conversation, and the


diff erent voices involved in it, is inspiring, and exploring concrete ways to improve quality in our supply chain is the logical next


step. At Schiphol, initiatives such


as Pharma Gateway Amsterdam (PGA), dedicated to improving quality in specifi c verticals, and the Milkrun project, which tackles the challenge of CO2 emissions, help demonstrate and improve the quality that air


freight brings. As early adopters of e-freight,


the Schiphol Cargo Community can attest to how going paper free can speed up and increase the visibility of the air freight supply chain. With


the Schiphol e-freight platform, E-link, all members BIFA reports that it is in


good shape financially and operationally with significant momentum, a membership of over 1,500 companies, and a clear strategy that leaves it well positioned to continue to provide effective representation and support for the UK and international freight services industry. Against an ever-changing


background, BIFA through its secretariat, policy groups, regional consultants and committees, as well as its board and council continues to serve its membership and delivers on their behalf. Multimodal 2017 gives BIFA a great platform to demonstrate that. Keen says: “Once again, I


invite those making their way to Multimodal 2017 to visit us to say ‘hello’ and let us explain why BIFA Membership can be a win-win for them.”


The European-wide Dachser


network of 339 depots across 24 countries is fully utilised where appropriate to move Aldi shipments in a seamless and timely fashion. Dedicated Dachser staff are available to monitor the Aldi supply chain seven days a week alongside a web-based access, set up by Dachser, to provide both Aldi and their suppliers with live inventory and stock movement information. Above all,


in this story of


mutual growth, understanding Aldi’s supply chain dynamics and a culture of trust between the two companies has been the true secret of success. Both hold ‘A’ ratings with UK customs, which is strong evidence of the ongoing confi dence that the authority has in the operation and is one of the indicators of the mutual assurance the partners have in each others’ business processes.


of our cargo community have access to the same set of data, which is input only once, and then available to view in real time via our Cloud based system. We are consciously moving


from a system which sees all parties input the same set of data, separately and manually, to one that minimises data entry, thereby also minimising the impact of human error, and creating more reliability.


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