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Changes to the BIFA Articles of Association


As indicated in the DG Column on page 3 of this magazine, the BIFA Board of Directors is proposing a change in the BIFA Articles of Association. BIFA does not have shareholders and is termed a


“Company Limited by Guarantee”, so every BIFA Member has one vote at either annual general meetings (AGM) or at extraordinary general meetings (EGM). An EGM will be held in London on 22 May 2018, following the scheduled Board and Council meetings where a vote will be held regarding the new Articles. A proxy form will be posted on bifa.org So, what are the proposed changes? The original


BIFA Articles dated from the formation of BIFA in 1988 and were derived from the Institute of Freight Forwarders. These have been subsequently amended in 2006 and 2015, but the business of the Association has changed during this time and several anomalies


have been rectified. Some of these may seem quite trivial, such as replacing “he” with “he or she” or changing “Chairman” to “Chair”. However, the changes reflect modern business terminology. The major change is to recognise that the elected


Board members have full responsibility for running your Association as currently the overarching decision body is the Council, although persons attending Council have no legal liability. Another change is to clarify the selection and election of Board Members. This is to align the BIFA Articles with the Companies Act 2006. Copies of the current Articles and the proposed


revised Articles will be published on bifa.org together with the proxy form. All members will be notified of the URL by e-mail in early April. If you have a question, please e-mail Robert Keen


r.keen@bifa.org


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Meet BIFA’s team at Multimodal 2018


The UK and Ireland’s premier freight transport, logistics and supply chain management event, Multimodal, opens its doors at the beginning of May. Now in its 11th year,


Multimodal represents every logistics sector under one roof, making it a unique and highly valued industry showcase. Once again, the BIFA team –


including regional consultants – will be present at the event. We welcome the opportunity to discuss industry issues along with any specific enquiries at the show. The show provides a great


place for industry networking and meeting potential new clients, and many high-profile shippers have confirmed their attendance since registration opened last month. Register at multimodal.org.uk


Another resounding Liverpool success


The BIFA Liverpool Region 2018 Annual Dinner realised its aim on Friday, 23 February, of providing an enjoyable evening for the 240 guests who attended from around the UK. As much money as possible was


rasised for its chosen charities: the Ellesmere Port Sea Cadets who entertained those present alongside Steve Price, a big stage illusionist and magician; Help for Heroes who care for injured service men and women; and Zoe’s Place,


the hospice which cares for children with life-shortening illnesses and their families. A total of £6,500 was raised.


Next year’s event is already being planned and will be held on Friday, 22 February 2019.


quoting VIPBIFA for benefits, including fast-track check-in and VIP lounge facilities. As usual, the event is being


held at the NEC in Birmingham from 1-3 May 2018. Put the date in your diary and if


you plan to visit, stop by BIFA on stand 7040. Our team looks forward to seeing you in Birmingham.


By sea – Hague Visby rules (2 SDR): £2.08per kg £693.87 per package


By road – CMR (8.33 SDR): £8.67 per kg


By air –Montreal Convention (19 SDR): £19.78 per kg


April 2018


By air –Warsaw Convention (17 SDR): £17.69 per kg


BIFA STC: (2 SDR): £2.08 per kg


(The SDR rate on 14 March 2018, according to the IMF website, was 1.0408)


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