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8th October 2025
Rhenus Logistics is proud to announce that it has been awarded “Logistics & Supply Chain Company of the Year 2025” at the prestigious Irish Exporters Association (IEA) Export Industry Awards, held at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre. Sponsored by Descartes Thyme, the award honours companies demonstrating exceptional achievement and innovation in logistics, supply chain management, and international trade facilitation
7th October 2025
The Commission has presented a proposal to protect the EU steel sector from unfair impacts of global overcapacity, a vital step towards ensuring the long-term viability of a strategically crucial industry. Delivering on the commitments set out in the EU Steel and Metal Action Plan, the proposal maintains the principle of open trade and strengthens engagement with global partners to tackle overcapacity
3rd October 2025
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) on Friday night, announced the winners of the 2025 Export Industry Awards. Meath-based, Hanley Energy, global innovators in Critical Power and Energy Management solutions, has been crowned the Overall Exporter of the Year after winning the Manufacturing Exporter of the Year and Services Exporter of the Year categories earlier in the evening. With 11 high-profile companies winning awards across the 12 categories, this year saw one of the most competitive proc
3rd October 2025
The European Commission has launched a market survey inviting IT service providers to share their expertise in preparation for the future EU Customs Data Hub. The Hub will form a large-scale, secure, multi-cloud turnkey system designed to manage cross-border e-commerce flows more efficiently and securely, becoming a cornerstone of the EU’s digital customs infrastructure.
3rd October 2025
CLECAT reiterates its strong opposition to the introduction of zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) targets for corporate fleets, including for shippers and large transport buyers, as stated in its position paper issued last month. Representing a broad and diverse membership of companies of all sizes across freight forwarding, logistics, and customs services, we argue that such mandates risk creating market distortions, increasing operational costs, and ultimately undermining Europe’s decarbonisation g
30th September 2025
Earlier this year, the European Commission launched an investigation to assess whether anti-dumping measures are warranted on imports of tyres for passenger cars and light lorries from China. The launch followed a complaint from the EU tyre industry, which alleged that dumped Chinese imports are harming EU tyre producers.
29th September 2025
WEC Lines is pleased to announce the carrier has revamped the existing UK IE Spain service, renamed NWC Spain, running from Le Havre and Bilbao into the UK and Ireland into a weekly service while adding Antwerp, Montoir-de-Bretagne and Gijón to the rotation.
26th September 2025
From 26 September, the incoming vessel will double cabin capacity, with freight lane metres also expanding by 10%
24th September 2025
The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) has released its 2024 Annual Report, recording a year of strategic growth, forward planning, and robust operations at the State’s second-largest port.
23rd September 2025
Following the political agreement reached on 13 July by President von der Leyen and President Prabowo Subianto, today the EU and Indonesia finalised negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and an Investment Protection Agreement (IPA). On the EU side, negotiations were led by Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič. Currently in Indonesia, he is marking this historic milestone and engaging with both European and Indonesian businesses to suppo
18th September 2025
The ferry route between Dublin Port and the Port of Holyhead could serve as one of Europe’s first dedicated green shipping corridors, according to a new study. The study also identified green methanol as a suitable candidate fuel for the corridor with the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%.
11th September 2025
The 2025 IIFA FIATA Diploma Graduation ceremony took place on Saturday 6th September 2025 in the Crowne Plaza Hotel Dublin Airport. Of 20 successful participants, 11 graduates were in attendance to receive their FIATA Diplomas from Irish International Freight Association.
10th September 2025
cargo-partner, a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., and a global transport and logistics provider, has announced the expansion of its airfreight services from the UK, offering businesses access to 12 new destinations across Asia, North America, and Africa. This service provides businesses with flexible, cost-effective, and reliable solutions for international shipments.
5th September 2025
On 4 September, CLECAT released its position paper on the forthcoming Commission’s Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP). Expected by the end of the year, the STIP aims to accelerate the decarbonisation of freight transport by outlining actions to boost public and private investments into renewable and low-carbon fuels, making better use of existing financial instruments while identifying needs for additional measures. CLECAT stresses that STIP should deliver a coherent, mode-inclusive
3rd September 2025
The European Commission has put forward its proposals to the Council for the signature and conclusion of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement (EMPA) and the EU-Mexico Modernised Global Agreement (MGA). These landmark deals form a critical part of the EU's strategy to diversify its trade relations and strengthen economic and political ties with like-minded partners around the world.
31st August 2025
From 1 September 2025, compliance with the European Union’s (EU) Import Control System 2 (ICS2) will become mandatory for all road and rail economic operators. This marks the full implementation of Release 3, which completes the extension of ICS2 beyond air transport to cover maritime, road, rail, and inland waterway shipments.
30th August 2025
From 1 September 2025, new European Union (EU) requirements will enter into force under Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/920. These requirements apply to Regulated Agents (RAs), which are entities formally approved by the competent EU authority to apply security controls to cargo.
28th August 2025
Today, the European Commission is putting forward two proposals paving the way for the implementation of the EU-US Joint Statement of 21 August 2025. These proposals are the first steps in said implementation and ensure tariff relief by the US for the vital EU automotive sector starting retroactively from 1st of August.
28th August 2025
IIFA are very excited to open nominations for the 2026 Young Irish Freight Forwarder of the Year award. IIFA Members have until Friday 31 October 2025 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 2026 will then be nominated forward by IIFA to represent Ireland with
27th August 2025
CLECAT, the European Association of Freight forwarders, Logistics Service Providers and Customs Agents has urged the European Commission to grant a non-enforcement period from the 1 September implementation of ICS2 Release 3 for road and rail transport, warning of serious blockages at European land borders.
22nd August 2025
The countdown has begun! From 6 to 10 October 2025, logisticians from across the globe will gather in Hanoi, Vietnam for the 2025 FIATA World Congress. Under the theme “Green and Resilient Logistics”, this year’s event will be a hub for knowledge-sharing, networking, and practical solutions to the industry’s biggest challenges.
21st August 2025
Phase Two of Terminal 4 at Dublin Port is opening this week, with some 160 new trailer spaces being added to the port’s operating land capacity over the coming month. This equates to over 100,000 truck movements annually and comes on the back of a €11.7m investment by Dublin Port.
21st August 2025
The EU and US have issued a Joint Statement establishing a framework for fair, balanced and mutually beneficial transatlantic trade and investment. This Joint Statement confirms and builds on the political agreement reached by President von der Leyen and President Trump on 27 July.
13th August 2025
DHL Express Ireland Extends Bohemian FC Partnership for Another Three Years, Expanding Impact On and Off the Pitch DHL Express Ireland has renewed its partnership with Dublin’s iconic Bohemian FC for another three years — continuing a relationship that has flourished for more than a decade. What began as a shared passion for football has grown into something far greater, and this latest agreement takes our collaboration to new heights.
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