IIFA

28th May 2026

Revenue advises online shoppers of new Customs rules for goods from outside the European Union (EU)

On 28/05/2026, Revenue advised consumers who shop online of important changes to Customs rules for goods valued at â‚¬150 or less purchased from outside the European Union (EU) (including Great Britain). These changes will take effect in all Member States, including Ireland, from 1 July 2026. This will result in some online purchases becoming more expensive and will affect the process for returning goods.

28th May 2026

Vikram Nair presented with trophy as 2026 Young Irish Freight Forwarder of the Year

On 27th May 2026, Vikram Nair of IIFA Full Trading Member RHENUS Air & Ocean Ltd, was recognised as the 2026 winner of the Young Irish Freight Forwarder of the Year competition.

27th May 2026

Record throughput drives growth at Shannon Foynes Port

Connectivity to Foynes via new road is essential for port to relieve pressure on east coastridge.

26th May 2026

Introduction to Freight Forwarding Graduation 2026

16 Feight Forwarders attended City of Dublin FET Collegeâ€™s annual graduation, taking place on a gorgeously sunny day at the Mansion House in Dublin, on Monday 25th May 2026.

20th May 2026

Commission welcomes political agreement on implementation of EU-US trade deal

The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached today between the European Parliament and the Council of the EU on two Regulations eliminating tariffs on all US industrial goods and providing preferential market access for certain US agricultural and seafood products, in line with the EU commitments made in the EU-US Joint Statement of 21 August 2025. The agreed final texts will now be put forward for formal adoption by the European Parliament and the Council over the coming wee

19th May 2026

Finnlines expands Irelandâ€“Belgium freight service with a second vessel

Finnlines is significantly expanding its freight service between Rosslare, Ireland and ZeebrÃ¼gge, Belgium, by adding a second ro-ro vessel to the route. The expansion will provide customers with increased capacity and more frequent departures between Ireland and mainland Europe.

11th May 2026

Contract Management and Due Diligence: Keeping Operations Secure

Reports reaching the FIATA Headquarters in recent months point to a rise in commercial disputes between freight forwarders and their counterparties. While each situation is unique, the underlying pattern is familiar. Gaps in due diligence and contract management can quickly lead to operational and financial exposure.

6th May 2026

Port of Cork Launches First-Ever Direct Service to New York with CMA CGM

The Port of Cork Company has announced a significant milestone with the addition of Cork as a port of call on CMA CGMâ€™s Panama Direct transatlantic service. This new partnership with the global French shipping and logistics leader marks a major enhancement in Irelandâ€™s international shipping connectivity.

4th May 2026

Commission publishes simplification review of EU Deforestation Regulation

Today, the Commission published a report on the simplification of the revised EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and a set of further measures for a smooth and effective implementation following the agreement of co-legislators last December. These measures will provide additional clarity to economic operators, Member States, third countries, and other stakeholders, while guaranteeing legal stability and predictability. With today's package, the Commission delivers on its commitment to the Europe

30th April 2026

Container Service Expansion at the Port of Waterford

Port of Waterford is pleased to welcome Eucon Shipping & Transport Ltd. as a new carrier, now including Waterford as a regular call on its North European shipping schedule.

30th April 2026

EU-Mercosur interim trade agreement starts to provisionally apply

Tomorrow (1 May), the EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement (ITA) will start being provisionally applied. This will allow EU producers, exporters, and farmers to start reaping the benefits of this deal as of day one.

30th April 2026

Irish Maritime Transport Economist 2026 published

2025 was an extraordinary year for international maritime trade. Irelandâ€™s ports and shipping companies operated in an environment of increased geopolitical tension, logistical disruption, and significant policy development. As a result, decisions affecting trade flows and capacity were shaped as much by external circumstances as by underlying domestic demand.

30th April 2026

Port of Cork Unveils Ambitious Five-Year Plan to Power Sustainable Growth

The newly launched corporate strategy entitled â€˜Powering Future Growth. Leading, Connecting, Deliveringâ€™ runs until 2030 and focuses on four key pillars: People, Infrastructure, Business & Planet

30th April 2026

Stena Line Invests Â£14 Million in Irish Sea Fleet

Significant upgrades set to elevate the passenger experience across seven routes Stena Line has announced a substantial investment of approximately Â£14 million in the ongoing refit and upgrades of its Irish Sea fleet. The investment underscores the companyâ€™s commitment to delivering best-in-class service, safety, efficiency and comfort for its customers across the Irish Sea.

30th April 2026

Swedish and Irish Business Leaders focus on Strengthening Resilience across Ireland

Stena Line brought together key Swedish and Irish stakeholders, government departments and industry leaders in Dublin for a highâ€‘level roundtable highlighting the need to strengthen resilience across transport, energy, digital and physical infrastructure.

29th April 2026

Ministers announce â‚¬120 million Road Transporters Support Scheme and â‚¬100 million Fuel Support Scheme

Minister for Transport Darragh Oâ€™Brien and Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon today announced details of the Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) for hauliers, â€˜own accountâ€™ road haulage operators and bus and coach operators, and the new Fuel Support Scheme for farmers, agricultural contractors and fishers.

28th April 2026

22nd April 2026 Young Logistics Professionals Event at Port of Cork

On Wednesday 22nd April, the IIFA tour of Port of Cork set sail down the River Lee. With 70 delegates in attendance, including IIFA members and students of the Logistics Associate Apprenticeship, the tour was part of Logistics and Supply Chain Skills Week.

17th April 2026

BCP Dublin Port Tour - April 2026

On April 15th, the fifth tour of the Border Control Post at Dublin Port took place. It was attended by over 70 delegates from member companies of Irish International Freight Association, with stops at Terminal 9, the IUPT, Yards 3 & 4, Terminal 10, and Terminal 11. The intention of the tours is to provide members with an insight into port operations, to understand the process of customs checks, and to hear first-hand about the issues that tend to cause the most delays in order to improve operati

17th April 2026

CLECAT Welcomes Draft EP Report on Future Connecting Europe Facility

The European Parliament has begun its work on the future Connecting Europe Facility (CEF III) for the 2028â€“2034 period, with a draft report by co-rapporteurs MEP Oihane Agirregoitia MartÃnez (TRAN) and MEP Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz (ITRE). The report, tabled under the joint committee procedure (Rule 59), confirms a strong political focus on accelerating investment in trans-European infrastructure and strengthening Europeâ€™s competitiveness, resilience and security.

17th April 2026

IMCO Committee Endorses UCC Reform: EU Customs Overhaul Moves Closer to Final Adoption

On 16 April 2026, the European Parliament's Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) Committee formally endorsed the provisional political agreement on the reform of the Union Customs Code (UCC), marking a significant step forward in the most comprehensive overhaul of EU customs rules in a generation. The vote result (38 in favour, 2 against, and 3 abstentions) reflects a broad consensus within the Committee on the need for modernised customs rules fit for today's trade realities.

17th April 2026

Trade Call For Coordination on Customs-Enforced EU Legislation

CLECAT, together with AmCham EU, CER, CONFIAD, EEA, EuroCommerce, ESC and EurTradeNet has submitted proposal to the European Commission calling for the establishment of a Horizontal Coordination Working Group on Sectoral Legislation controlled by Customs at EU Borders, to operate under the DG TAXUD and with its Trade Contact Group (TCG).

16th April 2026

CEVA Logistics, Lenovo complete long-haul electric truck pilot along China-Kazakhstan corridor

Two global industry leaders join forces to advance low carbon, cross-border transport solutions

16th April 2026

CMA CGM Launches Enhanced Transatlantic PAD Service Including Cork, Strengthening Irelandâ€™s Global Connectivity

Direct, fastest-in-class connections from Ireland and North Europe to the U.S. East Coast, with enhanced reliability and unique market coverage

15th April 2026

DSV collaborates with Microsoft, United Airlines and Phillips 66 to unlock 11 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel

Enabling largescale access to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), unlocking the supply of up to 11 million gallons or 41.6 million litres of SAF from Phillips 66 and delivering an expected reduction of approximately 100,000 tonnes of lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions compared with conventional jet fuel.