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23rd November 2023

IIFA launch Young Irish Freight Forwarder of the Year Competition

Irish International Freight Association are pleased to announce the inaugural Young Irish Freight Forwarder of the Year Competition.

8th November 2023

Recognise that sales terms may have crucial safety implications warns TT Club

With the primary goal of ensuring the safety of the global supply chain, international freight insurer TT Club draws attention to the critical question of who is initially responsible for the state in which cargo is shipped. The insurer also updates its guidance on correct dangerous goods packing procedures by reissuing its ‘Book it right and pack it tight’ publication.

7th November 2023

Dublin Port’s New €127m Freight Terminal Launched By Minister Of State, Jack Chambers, TD

Dublin Port Company (DPC) has announced the opening of T4, a newly redeveloped RoRo freight terminal in the Port costing €127m, which was officially launched today by the Minister of State, Jack Chambers, TD.

19th October 2023

2023 IIFA FIATA Diploma Graduation Ceremony

At the close of last month, on Saturday 30th September 2023, Graduates of the 2022 – 2023 IIFA FIATA Diploma in Freight Forwarding gathered in the Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport to celebrate their success with the 2023 FIATA Diploma Graduation Ceremony.

19th October 2023

Ministers Launch Review of National Ports Policy

Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan and Minister of State with responsibility for maritime transport, Jack Chambers today (October 19th) announced the commencement of the first phase of a public consultation for the Review of the National Ports Policy. Interested parties are invited to actively participate and contribute to shaping the future of maritime policy in Ireland.

12th October 2023

FIATA: Decision not to extend EU CBER promotes level playing field

FIATA, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations welcomes the European Commission’s decision not to extend the validity of the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER) which is due to end in April 2025.

11th October 2023

Plan Unveiled for Ireland’s First New Major Deep-Water Port Development Since Foundation of State

Globally Renowned Architecture Firm Henning Larsen Developed the Vision for Bremore Ireland Port.

10th October 2023

CLECAT welcomes EC decision not to renew CBER which is no longer ‘fit for purpose’

Today, the Commission has published its decision not to renew the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER), the Regulation exempting container shipping lines from parts of general EU competition law so they can co-operate together in consortia to provide shared services for their customers.

9th October 2023

Overhaul of Dublin Airport's Fuel Supply Station Will See 300,000 Litres of Diesel Replaced by HVO

All of the vehicles that supply fuel to aircraft at Dublin Airport will be powered by more environmentally friendly HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) after airport operator daa teamed up with logistics partner Exolum to carry out a refit of the fuel supply station at the airport fuel farm. The switch to HVO will mean 300,000 fewer litres of diesel will be used at Dublin Airport by the fleet of trucks that supply fuel to aircraft on the airfield.

6th October 2023

FIATA: Looking to the Future - A New Era of Presidency

The 2023 FIATA Electoral General Meeting was delivered to Members in Brussels in-person.

5th October 2023

What is CBAM, and why is it being introduced?

A summary and explanation of CBAM, for freight forwarders and importers.

28th September 2023

Intertrade Ireland launch their Cross-Border Trade Hub at Unlocking New Cross-Border Trade Opportunities event in Dublin Castle

InterTradeIreland hosted their ‘Unlocking New Cross-Border Trade Opportunities’ conference on 27th September 2023, at the Printworks Event and Exhibition Centre, Dublin Castle.

21st September 2023

DHL Supply Chain to Drive Biomethane Use in its Irish Transport Network with €80 Million Investment in Production

DHL commits to a 10-year deal with Stream BioEnergy in its biomethane production facility – enabling the creation of 130 jobs and supporting an annual carbon reduction of 15,000 tonnes The logistics provider is leading change in its industry, decarbonising nearly 23% of the retail transport sector in Ireland, by announcing the launch of the first phase of its Biomethane roll-out in partnership with Tesco Ireland.

20th September 2023

cargo-partner Ireland helps streamline and digitalize supply chains with control tower solutions

cargo-partner can help customers take control of their global inventory, providing them with a more efficient solution via a ‘control tower’ approach to oversee all their operational and warehousing activity.

20th September 2023

DHL Global Forwarding Ireland Launch an Exciting New Partnership With Blood Bikes East

DHL Global Forwarding Ireland (DGF) are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Blood Bikes East who are non-profit organisation committed to providing free, rapid response medical transport services to HSE Hospitals, medical centres, hospices and other medical facilities in the greater Dublin area.

14th September 2023

XPO Logistics rolling out Hunic Exoskeleton to all parts of the UK and Ireland after a highly successful safety and wellbeing trial

XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has successfully completed a pilot trial of Hunic exoskeleton suit safety equipment at specific business sites and will deploy the technology across the UK and Ireland before the end of this year.

5th September 2023

Decline in Dublin Port Volumes for First Half of 2023 Driven by Reduced Domestic and International Demand on the Back of Strong Growth in H1 2022

Dublin Port Company has today reported trade figures for the first half of 2023. Volumes declined by 3.6% to end June as the war in Ukraine, global inflation and a slower than expected recovery in China from Covid-19 lockdown dampened international and domestic demand with the Central Statistics Office showing Ireland entering a technical recession in the early part of 2023.

4th September 2023

Container volumes at Irish ports fell sharply in first half of 2023, but encouraging signs as inflation eases

In the first six months of 2023, the volumes handled by the Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) and Lift-on/Lift-off cargo modes at Irish ports declined significantly.

1st September 2023

Wind-powered cargo ship on course to decarbonise the shipping industry

The first set of WindWings took to the seas onboard the Pyxis Ocean on August 21st, on a six-week voyage from China to Brazil. The pioneering technology takes a page from shipping history, introducing mechanical sails on freight ships in an effort to reduce the vessel’s carbon footprint.

10th August 2023

Nippon Express (Ireland) Opens New Warehouse in Dublin City, Begins Operations

IIFA Full Trading Members Nippon Express (Ireland) Co., Ltd. (President: Tomohiro Tamura, hereafter "NX Ireland"), a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. (President: Mitsuru Saito), has established a new warehouse, "Contract Logistics Center," in Dublin city, and operations began on 1st July.

3rd August 2023

Lithium-ion batteries: the dangers to the logistics industry

On Tuesday 25 July, a severe fire broke out on the car carrier, the Fremantle Highway. Tragically, one crew member has been reported to have died, and the 22 rescued were treated for breathing problems and burns.

28th July 2023

Celebrating Young Talents in Logistics - FIATA and TT Club announce Winners of the Young Logistics Professionals (YLP) Award 2023

FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations and TT Club, the leading international freight transport insurer, are excited to unveil this year's outstanding regional achievers of the Young Logistics Professionals (YLP) Award 2023.

25th July 2023

cargo-partner introduces new trucking solution between China and Europe

In response to increased demand in China, the international logistics provider has recently started offering FTL road transport via the Middle Corridor, as a supplement to the existing rail transport services on the Iron Silk Road.

17th July 2023

IMDO Publishes Volume 20 of The Irish Maritime Transport Economist

In May 2023, the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) published the 20th edition of the Irish Maritime Transport Economist, a performance report of Ireland’s maritime industry for the previous year.