IIFA

27th November 2025

Jack Chambers TD Visits MP2 Project for Major Construction Milestone

Dublin Port was delighted to welcome Jack Chambers TD, Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform, and Digitalisation to the MP2 Project to mark a major milestone in its construction, as the land and sea are connected for the first time.

26th November 2025

cargo-partner Ireland sponsors Donegal football team for 2025/2026 Season

cargo-partner Ireland is proud to sponsor St Catherineâ€™s Football Club for the 2025/2026 season. Based in Killybegs, County Donegal, the club competes in the Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division, the top tier of the Donegal Junior League.

25th November 2025

UK P&I Club and TT Club announce merger discussions

The UK P&I Club and the TT Club have announced that they are currently engaged in discussions regarding a potential merger between the two mutual insurers.

24th November 2025

Customs: FIATA Strengthens Engagement on SAFE, AEO Inclusion and Data Requirements

The FIATA Legal Services Director was at the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Headquarters in Brussels on 10-14 November at the occasion of the WCO Private Sector Consultative Group (PSCG) and the WCO SAFE Working Group. The WCO PSCG, of which FIATA is a member, is the key body for the purpose of informing and advising the WCO Secretary General, the Policy Commission and WCO Members on customs and international trade matters from the perspective of the private sector.

24th November 2025

Digitalisation: FIATA Monitors eFTI Implementation and Opportunities for Freight Forwarders

On 21 October 2025, FIATA took part online in the Tomorrowâ€™s Freight Transport Conference, jointly organised by the eFTI4EU and eFTI4ALL projects and held at the German Federal Ministry of Transport in Berlin. The event focused on the implementation of the electronic Freight Transport Information (eFTI) Regulation and brought together transport companies, digital solution providers, Member State authorities, European Union representatives, and other industry stakeholders.

24th November 2025

Maritime: Forwardersâ€™ Role in a Changing Global Logistics Landscape

On 13 November, FIATA Senior Vice-President Mr Jens Roemer spoke at the panel â€œHow are cargo owners and freight forwarders reacting to the changing world?â€ during the 4th edition of the Logistics for Europe Conference, organised by CLECAT and the European Shippersâ€™ Council. The session also featured Mr Nanne Schriek, Project Manager Supply Chain Management at evofenedex, and was moderated by Ms Anne Kerriou, Editorial Manager at Upply.

24th November 2025

Sod Turned on New â‚¬14 Million Property Development at Shannon Airport Business Park

The Shannon Airport Group breaks ground on Blocks Y & Z, to deliver 100,000 sq. ft. of energy-efficient space to drive regional growth

19th November 2025

Deforestation: Council ready to start talks with Parliament on a targeted revision of the regulation

Today the Council adopted its negotiating mandate on a targeted revision of the EU regulation on deforestation-free products (EUDR). The aim is to simplify the implementation of the existing rules and to postpone their application to allow operators, traders and authorities to prepare adequately.

13th November 2025

Council takes action to tackle the influx of small parcels

The Council today took action to tackle the influx of small parcels that are currently not liable for customs duties into the EU - a problem that leads to unfair competition for EU sellers and raises environmental concerns.

11th November 2025

DHL boosts operational efficiency and customer communications with HappyRobotâ€™s AI Agents

The collaboration marks a significant step in deploying agentic AI to streamline operational communication and enhance both customer experience and employee engagement.

11th November 2025

FIATA launches the 2025 Market Report at ITF Regional High-Level Dialogue for Asia

FIATA today unveiled its 2025 Market Report, providing a comprehensive analysis of global logistics trends, with a special focus on the Asia-Pacific region. The launch coincides with the 4th ITF Regional High-Level Dialogue for Asia, held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, under the auspices of the International Transport Forum (ITF).

11th November 2025

Mapon acquires Fleet DATA in Ireland

One of Northern Europeâ€™s leading fleet management providers, the Latvian company Mapon, continues to expand its business across Europe by acquiring 100% of the shares of the Irish fleet management solutions company Envirokind Limited, known under the Fleet DATA brand.

7th November 2025

FAI Launches Landmark 'Football to Schools' Initiative

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has officially launched its impactful Footballs to Schools initiative â€” a nationwide project delivering footballs to every primary school in the Republic of Ireland, as a part of the FAIâ€™s wider Me & My Ball programme.

7th November 2025

Ministers Chambers and Moran welcomes official opening of a new ultra-modern Customs and Border Control Complex at Europort, Co. Wexford

The Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation (DPER), Jack Chambers TD together with Mr. Kevin â€œBoxerâ€ Moran TD, Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), today welcomed the official opening of a new Customs and Border Control Complex at Rosslare Europort in Rosslare, Co. Wexford.

3rd November 2025

Kuehne+Nagel to acquire Eastway, a leader in aerospace logistics

Kuehne+Nagel announces its intention to acquire Eastway, a leader in aerospace logistics Acquisition will strengthen Kuehne+Nagelâ€™s position in global aerospace logistics

28th October 2025

Irelandâ€™s FIATA Diploma Revalidated with FIATA

Irish International Freight Association attended the 2025 FIATA World Congress in Hanoi, Vietnam across 6th â€“ 10th October 2025 to receive their certificate of revalidation from FIATAâ€™s Logistics Institute

21st October 2025

Commission proposes targeted measures to ensure the timely implementation of EU Deforestation Regulation

The Commission is today proposing targeted solutions to support companies, global stakeholders, third countries and Member States to ensure a smooth implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

21st October 2025

Palletways and Transland Group Sign New 10-Year Partnership Agreement

Long-term collaboration underlined by new dual-branded trailers enhancing cross-border capacity and efficiency

16th October 2025

Customs Support Group Launches Industry Advisory Board

Customs Support Group (CSG) has officially launched its Industry Advisory Board (IAB), a consultative body designed to guide the companyâ€™s growth strategy and strengthen its leadership in the global customs and trade industry. The board brings together eight highly experienced professionals with deep expertise in customs, logistics, and trade, whose knowledge will enable CSG to anticipate market changes, identify new opportunities, and shape the future of the company and the industry.

13th October 2025

European transport and logistics sectors warn against disruptive zero-emission truck mandates

Four leading European associations representing the road transport, freight forwarding, shipper and cold-chain sectors have jointly called on the President of the European Commission to avoid introducing mandatory zero-emission truck demand targets, warning that such measures risk disrupting Europeâ€™s green transition if enabling conditions are not yet in place.

10th October 2025

FIATA Members Elect New Team of Freight Forwarding Leaders to Shape the Future of Global Logistics

FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations is pleased to announce the election of a new team of freight forwarding leaders to its Presidency, Extended Board, and Chairs of Institutes, Regions, and Advisory Bodies. This election also marks a historic milestone for FIATA, with the election of the first woman to the FIATA Presidency.

10th October 2025

Moldova and Montenegro Join Transit and SAD Agreement

The European Commission has confirmed that Moldova and Montenegro will join the Convention on a Common Transit Procedure (CTC) and the Convention on the Simplification of Formalities in Trade in Goods (SAD Convention) on 1 November 2025.

10th October 2025

Subcontracting in Logistics: Setting the Record Straight

Following the recent publication of the European Parliamentâ€™s draft resolution on subcontracting in various sectors, the debate around the structure and functioning of logistics supply chains has intensified across Europe. While the concerns raised by certain road carriers are legitimate, including issues such as late payments, non-payment of waiting times, it is important to recognise that freight forwarders also face the consequences of these same dysfunctions within the market. The draft re

9th October 2025

Lingjiao Li named YLP Global Winner at the 2025 FIATA World Congress

FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations, in partnership with TT Club, proudly announces the Global Winner of the 2025 Young Logistics Professionals (YLP) Award during the FIATA World Congress in Hanoi, Vietnam.