The EU is continuing to put in place the Windsor Framework, which was politically agreed between the Commission and the UK government on 27 February 2023 to address, in a definitive manner, the challenges concerning Northern Ireland following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.

Ocean Network Express Pte Ltd is excited to announce the opening of Ocean Network Express (Europe) Ltd, Ireland Branch on the 1st of June 2023, in Dublin, their first wholly owned Branch in Ireland.

Graduates of the Introduction to Freight Forwarding class gathered at the Mansion House for a ceremony with students from Pearse College.

On 17th May 2023, the European Commission put forward proposals for the most ambitious and comprehensive reform of the EU Customs Union since its establishment in 1968.

Shippers and forwarders organisations are calling for improved standards of data protection and confidentiality in digital trading and booking systems, in a joint statement issued today.

The first national Logistics and Supply Chain Skills Week, organised by the Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport, took place from 27 March to 1 April, consisting of a mix of in-person and online events. Irish International Freight Association worked with University of Limerick to deliver a webinar on the theme of Supply Chain for Career Changers, with three speakers approaching the topic from their own unique perspectives: Ana Lozovanu of Expeditors Ireland Ltd, Bruno Chistoni of Wells Cargo

FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations, urges shipping lines to review and reinstate the current free time periods back to no less than feasible, pre-pandemic levels.

P&O Ferries and Seatruck switch terminal locations within Dublin Port.

High Level Maritime Dialogue - Building Back Better Together

A Graduation event was held this past Saturday 12th November 2022 at the IIFA Office for Graduates of the 2021 – 2022 IIFA FIATA Diploma in Freight Forwarding. 40 Graduates successfully completed their studies and were awarded their Diplomas by IIFA President Terry Sweeney.

Barry O’Connell Appointed New Chief Executive At Dublin Port Company

The Dublin Port Archive covers the history of the Port from 1707, offering a unique insight into how Dublin Port shaped Dublin City.

Dublin Port Company Announces Second Development At Dublin Inland Port

In recognition of his many years of service and contribution to the Irish Freight Forwarding and Customs Brokerage industry, Owen O'Brien was presented with an Honorary Fellowship of Irish International Freight Association by IIFA President Terry Sweeney.

FIATA brings together high-level panellists to tackle maritime crisis with solutions

FIATA is proud to bring its members a pragmatic solution to move from paper documents to paperless FIATA BLs, which can be issued directly through their everyday tools.

Customs Support (Netherlands) acquires IIFA Member Bell Transport & Logistics Ltd (Waterford)

FIATA examines how governmental tax reliefs and subsidies to shipping lines have lead to disadvantage for SMEs in the shipping industry

Customers and Hauliers encouraged to prepare for the end of staged customs controls

CLECAT Director General investigating this initiative's compliancy with EU competition law

17 of the 41 Graduates were able to attend and gathered with the IIFA Secretariat and President in the grounds of Digital Office Centre Swords, the new home of the IIFA Office, for a warm and light hearted gathering on Saturday 13th November 2021.

Dublin Ferryport Terminals (DFT) awarded licence to operate at new logistics hub which will add 20% container handling capacity

A free 12 step toolkit to help SMEs strengthen their Cybersecurity defences is made available

A significant achievement for this indigenous Independent Freight and Logistics Business