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The Forwarder: Fall 2024

November 18, 2024

Advocacy remains the most important item that we deliver, and this fall issue of the Forwarder magazine, dedicated to the topic of Advocacy, aims to display for the membership more of what makes CIFFA your Trusted Advisor. In this issue we cover ongoing efforts CIFFA has made over the past few very busy years on […]

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Month in Review – January 2025

Monthly Review February 05, 2025

Maritime January 2: FuelEU Sails In, Charging a Heavy Price for Vessel Emissions – But Who Pays? – The Loadstar The beginning of 2025 marked the entry of FuelEU, the robust European legislation imposing major costs on shipowners for their vessel emissions. Carriers have already announced their intention to pass these FuelEU costs on to […]

CIFFA Selects 2025 Canadian Young Logistics Professionals Award Winner

Forwarder Online February 04, 2025

Every year, CIFFA offers an award to a young logistics professional who best demonstrates industry knowledge and skills to become a true international logistics professional in the future. After a review process of industry experience and a written dissertation demonstrating technical knowledge, CIFFA is pleased to announce that Prince Joshua Aguilar of DSV Air & […]

Meet Ask RUTH: CIFFA’s New AI Assistant to Support Your Supply Chain Needs

Forwarder Online January 06, 2025

At CIFFA, we’re always looking for innovative ways to support the logistics community and simplify the challenges of trade and supply chain management. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Ask RUTH—our new AI-powered assistant designed to help you find answers quickly and effectively. What Can RUTH Do? Whether you’re navigating the complexities of global trade, […]

Month in Review – December 2024

Monthly Review January 06, 2025

Maritime December 2: DP World Expands Port Saint John Capacity – Inside Logistics DP World and Port Saint John have welcomed two of the largest cranes ever deployed at the port, marking a major step in enhancing container handling capacity and operational efficiency. The new additions aim to bolster the port’s role in global trade […]

Standing Committees: An Opportunity to Testify

Forwarder Online January 02, 2025

(Shared from The Forwarder Magazine, Fall 2024. View digital version.) In the House of Commons, Standing Committees have been created that represent the “ruling” party as well as representatives from the opposition and other representative parties in the House. These committees examine various aspects of policy, and CIFFA’s Executive Director Bruce Rodgers, and Director, Policy and […]

Member Resources: guidance and compliance

Forwarder Online December 17, 2024

(Shared from The Forwarder Magazine, Fall 2024. View digital version.) As part of its advocacy role, CIFFA aims to provide the most up to date guidance and information for members with regard to need-to-know operational information as well as compliance. These documents are available to members in the online Resources section of the CIFFA website. As […]