Tells It Like It Is

       “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,” Mr. Keen said.
      We like Robert Keen. He speaks in plain talk, gets to the point, and in typical freight forwarder fashion, doesn’t waste words.

Dithering Heights

       For example, last year as BIFA called for greater clarity from the UK government on trade matters, Robert said this:
       “The 1,500 companies within BIFA share the Transport Committee’s belief that delay risks damaging UK economic growth by deterring investors uncertain about the future of Britain’s communications. “BIFA agrees with the Transport Committee that the UK must stop ‘dithering,’ make a decision, and set out a timetable for completing the project.”

Birmingham Focus

       “My focus in Birmingham, where once again BIFA at Stand 704 will meet and greet as we continue to build membership, will underscore how we are presenting the views of our members to the various government departments that we deal with, as well as explaining about some of the work that we are doing with organizations such as the Confederation of British Industry and International Chamber of Commerce.”

Brexit Primer

      “BIFA wants 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.”
      “Brexit aside, 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.
      “From recent changes to the EU Customs Code to the Home Office Haulier Accreditation Scheme, the impact of ocean shipping alliances to the challenges of e-freight, the future of rail freight to the development of airport capacity in the UK, it’s all on the table and open for discussion,” Mr. Keen declared.
Geoffrey