TORONTO, July 11, 2023 – The Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) is proud to announce the launch of TraversEd, its new educational arm designed to meet the needs of freight forwarding organizations and learners outside of Canada.
Building on CIFFA’s 40-year legacy of successfully educating Canadians in Freight Forwarding and Logistics, TraversEd aims to extend this expertise to a global audience. Currently, CIFFA delivers training to over 300 Freight Forwarding member firms and partners with colleges across Canada, registering 10,000 students annually for the CIFFA Certificate in international freight forwarding.
TraversEd offers flexible, customized world-class education and certification through two distinct delivery methods:
TraversEd’s asynchronous online courses allow learners to start and finish at their own pace, from anywhere in the world. These interactive, fully narrated lessons are designed to challenge and teach the competencies required by Freight Forwarding organizations.
Training new and existing staff can be costly and time consuming, as can maintaining training programs to keep up with constant change. These online courses are solutions for Freight Forwarding companies to offer as initial training to new employees and to build the skill sets of their future leaders. Global networks can also partner with TraversEd to offer their members the same great training.
Many international business, supply chain and global logistics programs do not cover specific competencies required to fulfil the complicated role of an international freight forwarder. TraversEd will ensure that students receive specific education on the competencies sought after by employers.
TraversEd offers post-secondary institutions the tools to easily integrate one or all courses into a new or existing international business curriculum. TraversEd’s proven partner method provides complete e-textbooks, instructor guides, course syllabus, slides, online examinations, online lessons, and support for instructors.
The core offering is the TraversEd Global Trade Certificate (TGT), which includes completion of 1 to 3 levels in the following courses:
TraversEd and CIFFA currently partner with 16 College institutions in Canada and multiple Freight Forwarding networks including Globalia Logistics network, RW Solutions, the Cooperative logistics networks, and Conquerer freight network. TraversEd will now begin partnering with US and international academic institutions, associations and corporations – providing custom education and training solutions that are easily integrated to meet learner goals.
For more information on TraversEd’s TGT certificate course offerings, existing partnerships, or to learn how to become a partner, visit TraversEd or connect with us on LinkedIn.
About CIFFA www.ciffa.com
The Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) represents some 300 regular member firms from the largest of global multi-national freight forwarding firms to small and medium sized Canadian companies. CIFFA member companies employ tens of thousands of highly skilled international trade and transportation specialists. As a vital component of Canada’s global supply chain, member firms of CIFFA facilitate the movement of goods around the world. Freight forwarders provide a vital link in Canada’s global supply chains, enhancing export capabilities and assisting in the delivery of competitive solutions to Canada’s importing and exporting communities.
About TraversEd www.traversedglobal.com
TraversEd offers world-class international freight forwarding education programs and certificate courses. Our courses are designed by industry leaders and equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in the global logistics and freight forwarding industry. We also partner with US and international academic institutions and businesses, providing custom education and specialized training solutions to help develop the next generation of professional global freight forwarders. TraversEd is a member of AACSB International (AACSB).
Media Contact:
Stephen McDermott
V.P and CLO TraversEd
stephenm@traversedglobal.com
TORONTO, May 3, 2022.
CIFFA, the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nasy Panahifar to the position of Director, Business Development. Nasy rejoined CIFFA on May 2, 2022 and will be responsible for growing the association, increasing membership engagement, while also expanding CIFFA’s course offerings internationally.
“We are excited that Nasy has returned to CIFFA in this newly created position. She has the enthusiasm, experience and knowledge to be extremely successful in her new role,” said Bruce Rodgers, Executive Director, CIFFA.
Nasy previously worked for CIFFA as an Education Assistant and Training Coordinator, moving up to Training and Event Coordinator. She was also a longtime volunteer for CIFFA’s Central Events Committee.
Trained as a teacher in her native Iran, Nasy has a Diploma in Business Marketing from Centennial College and has recently held executive roles in freight forwarding, working in business development and as an Executive VP with 1UP Cargo.