IIFA

3rd October 2024

Nominations open for the 2025 Young Irish Freight Forwarder of the Year Award

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

2nd October 2024

Commission strengthens support for EU Deforestation Regulation implementation and proposes extra 12 months of phasing-in time, responding to calls by global partners

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.

1st October 2024

2024 FIATA World Congress Concludes Successfully, Setting New Milestones for the Global Logistics Industry

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.

1st October 2024

Röhlig Logistics acquires majority shareholding in AirOcean Ireland, expands its global network with new subsidiary in Dublin

The owner-managed logistics company Röhlig Logistics has expanded its global network by opening a new subsidiary in Dublin, Ireland. After over 20 years of successful collaboration, Röhlig has acquired a majority shareholding in its former agent, AirOcean Ireland, effective 1 August 2024. Starting in January 2025, the company will operate as Röhlig Ireland.

1st October 2024

Update: US East Coast and Gulf Coast Ports Close as ILA Strike Begins

As of midnight today, the US ILA port strike involving 45,000 dockworkers is fully underway, leading to the closure of around 36 ports across the East and Gulf Coasts. This industrial action is causing major disruptions, affecting nearly half of the nation's import and export operations.

27th September 2024

Laura Cristin Egerer named YLP Global Winner at 2024 FIATA World Congress

FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations, together with TT Club, a leading provider of insurance and risk management services for the international freight transport sector, is excited to announce the Global winner of this year's Young Logistics Professionals Award (YLP) at the 2024 FIATA World Congress held in Panama City, Panama.

26th September 2024

2024 FIATA World Congress Opens in Panama, Tackling Global Logistics Challenges

The 2024 FIATA World Congress, titled 'The Great Connection', officially opened yesterday in Panama City, marking the start of one of the most highly anticipated events in the global logistics and freight forwarding industry. Co-hosted by the Asociación Panameña de Agencias de Carga (APAC) and FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations the Congress brings together over 820 global leaders, stakeholders, and experts to discuss key trends shaping the logistics environment b

24th September 2024

2025 Irish Logistics & Transport Awards open for entry

IIFA are happy to share details of the 2025 Irish Logistics & Transport Awards, which will take place on Thursday February 27th 2025, at The Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry, Dublin. IIFA are joining the Awards in a supporting capacity for the 2025 event.

23rd September 2024

Kuehne+Nagel Ireland marks its investment in healthcare logistics with an event to showcase its logistics facility

Kuehne+Nagel hosted an event at the state-of-the-art 160,000 square feet healthcare logistics facility that the company invested in close to Dublin airport. The event brought together industry experts to focus on how to continue to support the healthcare industry’s growth in Ireland.

23rd September 2024

Toga Group announced as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies 2024

Toga Group, which comprises Dublin based Toga Freight Services Ltd and Toga Customs Services Ltd has been named as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies, the leading business awards programme led by Deloitte. The company, which demonstrated superior business performance for the fifth year, and this year reaching the most coveted gold standard was recognised at an awards ceremony in the RDS on Thursday, 19 September.

19th September 2024

IWT introduce two new services from Dublin Port to Ballina

As part of the company’s ambitious Rail Freight strategy, Iarnród Éireann has introduced two new services from Dublin Port to Ballina to meet the ever-growing demand for rail freight. Operated by IWT (International Warehousing and Transport), the two additional services are operated by 12 new refurbished pocket wagons.

17th September 2024

Paving the way in Sustainable Supply Chain Solution Trials through Ball Corporation Partnership

Woodland Group demonstrates its commitment to supply chain sustainability through pioneering trials of alternative fuels and electric vehicle technologies, in collaboration with Ball Corporation, the world’s leading provider of sustainable aluminium packaging.

10th September 2024

CLECAT welcomes the Draghi Report on the Future of European Competitiveness

CLECAT, the European association representing the freight forwarding, logistics, and customs industries, welcomes the publication of the highly anticipated Draghi Report on the “Future of European Competitiveness” which provides a comprehensive analysis of the structural challenges and opportunities facing the European economy.

9th September 2024

Update: Windsor Framework Revisions - September 2024

The Windsor Framework, a post-Brexit agreement governing the movement of goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland or Europe, has recently introduced key updates designed to ensure smoother implementation.

5th September 2024

BBL Group Launches Innovative CBAM Navigator to Support EU Imports

The BBL Group is proud to announce the launch of its latest tool, the CBAM Navigator, designed to assist companies navigating the complexities of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) as they import goods into the European Union.

2nd September 2024

Fastest sea cargo route from Ireland and the UK to North America with cargo-partner

cargo-partner, a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., now offers the fastest available sea freight solution for businesses looking to export from Ireland and the UK into a number of destinations in North America.

2nd September 2024

Shannon Foynes Port’s record investment to enhance Shannon Estuary as major international supply chain centre

Shannon Foynes Port has today unveiled a new jetty expansion and logistics park in a key step on the journey propelling Shannon Estuary as a national and international supply chain hub of scale.

29th August 2024

Start of New Dover-Calais Partnership Between P&O Ferries and Irish Ferries to Cut Freight Wait Times By 25 Per Cent

P&O Ferries are excited to be running their ‘Turn-up and Go’ space charter with Irish Ferries on the Dover-Calais route, meaning ships will always be fully loaded for freight at peak, allowing freight to clear the port up to 25 per cent faster. This is a material improvement for freight customers as they will be offered the next available departure when they arrive at the port on a first come first served principle, regardless of which company operates it.

27th August 2024

Launch of CMA CGM AIR CARGO’s First Transpacific Service

CMA CGM AIR CARGO announces the delivery of its third Boeing 777-200F on August 18, 2024. This aircraft inaugurated a new transpacific route connecting Asia to North America. This milestone represents a significant step in CMA CGM AIR CARGO's global expansion strategy and aligns with the ambition of the CMA CGM Group to offer a comprehensive range of solutions to its clients.

22nd August 2024

A Balanced Approach to AI: Why the European AI Consultation Matters for Logistics

The European AI Office recently launched a Multi-stakeholder Consultation on trustworthy general-purpose AI models under the AI Act, which came into force on August 1.

21st August 2024

ICS2 Maritime Rollout: Key Steps for Sea Freight Forwarders to Prepare

As the maritime industry gears up for Import Control System 2 (ICS2) Release 3, which went live on 3rd June 2024, it is crucial for sea freight forwarders to begin preparations now if not already doing so.

20th August 2024

Industrial Action Impacting Global Supply Chains

Following last week’s news of a possible work stoppage in Canada, a formal 72-hour strike notice has been issued by the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference should a labor agreement not be reached by 22nd August.

20th August 2024

SSE opens its first Irish public EV charging hub in Ireland

Peter Burke TD, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, has today officially opened energy infrastructure expert SSE’s first ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Ireland.

14th August 2024

MML Ireland backed Virginia International Logistics Announces Strategic Acquisition of Allmed

Virginia International Logistics (“Virginia”) is today announcing the acquisition of Allmed, an Irish business providing European freight forwarding services. The acquisition brings together two family founded Irish businesses with complimentary capabilities, customer lists and service offerings into a group with combined Revenues of €70m.