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YFN hits 50 events and counting


BIFA’s YFN has had a highly impressive first two years, despite COVID-19


In just two years since the official launch of the BIFA Young Forwarder Network (YFN) in March 2019, the milestone of 50 events has been reached. This is even more impressive considering the year that we have just experienced and the massive disruption wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the first year of the YFN, to March 2020


when the national lockdown was effected, 741 individuals had attended 28 events including regional launch events, airport and port tours, and talks by industry professionals. COVID-19 caused a temporary hiatus in


planning but events recommenced online in May 2020 with a virtual bake-off. In the past year, 1,222 individuals have


attended 23 online events with event 50, a port tour of DP World London Gateway, taking place in mid-April. BIFA’s YFN is committed to providing


opportunities for those new to the industry to develop their knowledge and professional skills in a more social environment. Membership is free and open to any employee of a BIFA Member. The network is committed to promoting the


logistics and forwarding sector as an exciting career choice and BIFA Members are encouraged and supported to inspire the next generation within their local communities. It is hoped that before the end of 2021 a return


to face-to-face events will be possible in a more social environment, as in the first 12 months of the YFN. The online format, however, does give us a


larger reach allowing participants from all corners of the UK to come together in gaining valuable experience and insight into the industry. Virtual events – which are free – take place


roughly every two weeks on a Wednesday at 15:30hrs for one hour. You can find details of the next event at:


www.linkedin.com/showcase/bifa-young- forwarders-network/?viewAsMember=true


For further information, or to offer your services as a speaker at an event, contact Carl Hobbis c.hobbis@bifa.org


22 YFN ATTENDANCE Number of events


Number of attendees Av attendees per event1


YFN EVENT TYPE Number of events


Number of attendees Av attendees per event1


Notes: • 1 • 2


2019


(March-December) 22


568 26


Port Tours 10


336 33


Average figures rounded to whole number in-person events with limited numbers


May 2021 Airport


Facilities2 7


53 8


2020 21


924 46


Industry


943 53


Fun Events


Speakers & Quizzes 18


6


161 27


2021


(January-April) 8


471 59


Other 10


470 39


Virtual


Young Forwarder Network


If you’re new to the industry and keen to develop your knowledge and professional skills, BIFA’s virtual Young Forwarder Network could provide the perfect opportunity.


BIFA’s virtual Young Forwarder Network will: Boost your industry knowledge


Share skills and experiences from industry professionals


Inspire you and your company to promote the logistics and forwarding sector to the next generation


Support your personal network development


Provide online events including virtual port tours and social opportunities


For more information contact Carl Hobbis, Training Development Manager:


E: c.hobbis@bifa.org


bifa.org


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