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The 2024 IIFA FIATA Diploma Graduation ceremony took place on Saturday 28th September 2024 in the Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport.

We all know that businesses have a key role to play in reducing our global carbon footprint. And it is becoming increasingly apparent that they shouldn’t wait to be regulated into a net zero future. Instead, they need to embrace their own sustainability pathways. But crucially, sustainability is also a business opportunity, enabling companies of all sizes to build competitive advantage, meet their customers demands, and be more attractive employers. Let’s take a closer look at what benefits

In a demonstration of the World Customs Organization’s (WCO) commitment to strengthening global trade and Customs cooperation, WCO Secretary General Ian Saunders attended the FIATA World Congress in Panama City and the BASC Global Conference in Miami. The WCO’s participation in these events highlighted the strategic importance of collaboration between Customs authorities and private sector stakeholders in addressing the challenges and opportunities within the global logistics industry. As ke

The reinstated Limerick to Foynes rail link, which is set to be operational by early 2026, will be the first stop in delivering a 14-fold increase in goods being moved by rail here by the end of the next decade, an Irish Exporters Association seminar has been told.

IIFA are very excited to open nominations for the 2025 Young Irish Freight Forwarder of the Year award. IIFA Members have until Friday 25th October 2024 to nominate a Candidate as part of this two Round competition. This Irish competition will also act as the selection process for Ireland's Candidate for the annual FIATA global Young Logistics Professional Award (YLP). The individual chosen to be selected as the Irish winner for 2025 will then be nominated forward by IIFA to represent Ireland wi

The Commission is today publishing additional guidance documents and a stronger international cooperation framework to support global stakeholders, Member States and third countries in their preparations for the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation.

The 2024 FIATA World Congress concluded last week, marking a resounding success as it brought together 878 leaders, experts, and stakeholders from the global logistics and freight forwarding industry from 85 territories. The event, hosted by Asociación Panameña de Agencias de Carga (APAC), in the vibrant city of Panama, served as a platform for addressing key challenges and opportunities facing global trade today.

The owner-managed logistics company Röhlig Logistics has expanded its global network by opening a new subsidiary in Dublin, Ireland. After over 20 years of successful collaboration, Röhlig has acquired a majority shareholding in its former agent, AirOcean Ireland, effective 1 August 2024. Starting in January 2025, the company will operate as Röhlig Ireland.

As of midnight today, the US ILA port strike involving 45,000 dockworkers is fully underway, leading to the closure of around 36 ports across the East and Gulf Coasts. This industrial action is causing major disruptions, affecting nearly half of the nation's import and export operations.