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The Green Corridor initiative, a collaboration between the ports of Dublin and Holyhead with leading ferry operators, Irish Ferries and Stena Line, and supported by the environmental consultancy Ricardo, Maynooth University and EDF, has received €143,621 in grant funding from the International Green Corridor Fund which is co-funded by the Marine Institute and the UK Department of Transport.

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) has come into force in the EU, potentially impacting over 50,000 businesses inside and outside the bloc.

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.