Freight association names policy and compliance advisor

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) - www.bifa.org - has

confirmed the appointment of Mike Jones as policy and compliance advisor to

look after issues related to Air, Aviation Security and Dangerous Goods.


Jones started his career in freight forwarding in 1977 when he joined

Pandair Freight Ltd as a break bulk & transhipment clerk and undertook a

number of managerial roles following the acquisition of Pandair by Air

Express International.


In 1998, he joined Hitachi's transport division where his role as logistics

manager included the management of warehousing and distribution throughout

the UK, followed by a promotion to general manager, which allowed him to

develop a more strategic role working as part of the European steering

group.


In 2011, he joined London Underground as logistics manager for Track &

Signals. In preparation for the London 2012 Olympic Games, he rationalised

the storage locations for track materials and set up critical spares stores

for signalling equipment to minimise delays.


In his new position at BIFA, he will be working alongside Robert Windsor,

the manager of BIFA's Policy and Compliance Department.


BIFA Director General, Robert Keen said: "We welcome Mike and are sure that

his experience on both sides of the supply chain will help our Policy and

Compliance Department to fulfil its role of providing effective

representation and support for BIFA members within the broader context of

the UK and international freight services industry."