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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 – March 2025

Forwarder Online April 07, 2025

Maritime March 4: U.S. Chinese Ship Penalties Would Hit Transatlantic Trade Hardest: Soren Toft – The Loadstar The transatlantic container trade could be the most severely impacted if the U.S. goes ahead with the proposed imposition of fees on Chinese-built ships, said MSC CEO Soren Toft. The impact of the plan, possibly amounting to $1 […]

Month in Review – February 2025

Monthly Review March 06, 2025

Maritime February 1: Suez Canal Authority Says Stability Returning to Red Sea – gCaptain Suez Canal Authority Chairman Osama Rabie has told shipping giant AP Moller-Maersk there are signs of stability returning to the Red Sea, and urged the company to take that into account when planning sea routes, according to a statement from the […]

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 […]