Smart Freight Centre and BIFA Partner to Bring Emissions Training to UK Freight Forwarders

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – April 15, 2026 – Smart Freight Centre (SFC) and the British International Freight Association (BIFA) have announced a new partnership to provide technical expertise to BIFA members to support them in managing complex emissions reporting.

Through the SFC Academy, BIFA members will gain discounted access to expert-led training across three key areas: the Global Logistics Emissions Council (GLEC) Framework, market-based measures mechanisms, and road freight electrification. Each course draws on SFC's world-leading expertise to give freight forwarders the practical knowledge they need to act on decarbonization.

This partnership is BIFA’s latest initiative in equipping BIFA members with the information and support that they require to deliver emissions reporting and decarbonization solutions that are viable operationally and commercially.

In the last few years, we have created a policy group that is looking into the issues surrounding sustainable logistics, as well as a dedicated area of of our website, packed with useful information, including a good practice guide

Steve Parker

Director General, BIFA

The partnership reflects growing demand from freight forwarders for credible, actionable guidance as regulatory requirements and commercial pressure to decarbonize supply chains intensifies globally.

SFC and BIFA will continue to explore opportunities to expand the collaboration and further support the sector’s transition to zero-emission logistics.

The SFC Academy is widely respected for its pragmatic and industry-focused approach to sustainability training. Through this partnership, and by offering discounted access to its courses, BIFA members will be better equipped with the tools and knowledge they need.

Jamie McKean

Sustainable Logistics Policy Adviser, BIFA

About BIFA

BIFA is the UK’s leading trade association for freight forwarders, providing lobbying and representation, information, promotion, training, and other support to companies involved in logistics and supply chain management.

About Smart Freight Centre

Smart Freight Centre (SFC) is a globally active non-profit organization for climate action in the freight sector. Our goal is to mobilize the global logistics ecosystem, in particular our members and partners, in tracking and reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. We accelerate the reduction of logistics emissions to achieve a zero-emission global logistics sector by 2050 or earlier, consistent with 1.5° pathways.