Canada’s Freight Forwarding Magazine
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 […]
Executive Director’s Statement-Bruce Rodgers Milton Logistics Hub: Oversight or Roadblock? The year has started with a very upsetting development affecting supply chain fluidity. On March 1st, The Federal Court of Canada ruled that it was blocking approval of the CN Logistics Hub planned for Milton, Ontario. Proposed in 2015, the $250 million investment would […]
Maritime February 1: Strikes at DPW Ports Across Australia Exacerbating Empty Box Shortage – The Loadstar Dock worker strikes across Australian ports operated by DP World are amplifying the Red Sea crisis equipment crunch being felt largely in Asia. Following shipping delays caused by diversions from the Red Sea, empty-container shortages have been reported on […]
Every year, CIFFA offers an award to a young freight forwarder who best demonstrates industry knowledge and skills to become a true international freight forwarding professional in the future. After a review process of industry experience and a written dissertation demonstrating technical knowledge, CIFFA is pleased to announce that Rashaad Francisco D’Gama Rose of DSV […]
Maritime December 1: Five Carrier CEOs Call for Regulatory Partnership and End to Fossil Fuel Ships – The Maritime Executive The CEOs of five of the world’s largest shipping companies took the unusual step of joining together to outline a shared vision to accelerate the decarbonization of the global maritime industry. Timed to the conclusion […]
TORONTO, January 9, 2024 – TraversEd has entered into an agreement with the NCBFAA Educational Institute (NEI) to offer internationally recognized freight forwarder education in the U.S. TraversEd provides flexible online courses that enable learners to start and finish at their own pace, from anywhere in the United States. These interactive, fully narrated lessons are […]
CIFFA is pleased to announce our latest issue of the Forwarder Magazine is Hot off the Press. This issue is dedicated to CIFFA’s 75th anniversary-its founding, early members, committees, events and evolution since 1948, the year the organization was founded. Lots of pics-yearbook-style celebrate the member successes and stakeholder relationships CIFFA is proud to champion! […]