THE FIRST important task of the advisory body is to focus on the impact of the planned redevelopment of the cargo village at Heathrow Airport and the associated freight management systems.
“On behalf of our members, BIFA is already working closely with the airport to support its ambitious plans to deliver a fundamental change to the way cargo operates at the airport.
“Our intention with the establishment of an advisory body is to allow BIFA members and other stakeholders to work with the airport authority to have a central role and be at the forefront of discussions in what needs to be addressed.”
Working closely with BT, the new advisory body will focus on the modernisation of freight systems which facilitate the sharing of information among key stakeholders.
The new body will undertake a lot of the activity previously covered by the CCSUK User Group.
The group will also work with Heathrow Airport to represent the freight forwarding community and other stakeholders in discussions around the development of the Heathrow cargo centre widely known as the ‘Horseshoe’.
To head the new advisory group, BIFA has recruited Andy Cooke, who has had a long career with DHL Global Forwarding.
The advisory body was officially launched at an event organised by BIFA that took place at the BT Tower in London on April 29.
Parker emphasised: “We want to be the conduit through which BIFA members can be at the heart of what is being developed for cargo at Heathrow.”
