British International Freight Association May 2026

Marcus updates his email signature: Marcus Thorne – BIFA Certified Freight Professional.

Priya answers on the second ring. No automated menu. Just a tired, efficient voice. british international freight association

“They will,” Priya says. “Because I’m also calling BIFA’s legal panel. We’ll file a with their bonding insurer. One phone call from me, and their bond is at risk. They’ll sign.” Marcus updates his email signature: Marcus Thorne –

Desperate, Marcus remembers the beige, heavy-stock membership certificate hanging behind his filing cabinet. British International Freight Association – Member. He’d always treated it as wallpaper. But six months ago, at a dreary industry breakfast in Heathrow, he’d swapped cards with a woman named , BIFA’s Member Advice Line lead. Just a tired, efficient voice

“But the Chilean agent won’t sign an addendum,” Marcus says.

He also buys a better frame for the beige certificate.

Marcus explains: “Misdeclared coolant. Class 9, but agent logged it as Class 3. Panama won’t release. Ship sails in 14 hours.”