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A New Standard for Customs Professionals: CAPC Launches This Spring

March 30, 2026

In May, CIFFA will introduce a program poised to reshape how customs professionals are trained in Canada. The CIFFA Accredited Practitioner in Customs (CAPC) is not simply another online credential. It is a practical, career-focused program designed by experienced customs brokers and vetted by trade lawyers — created to reflect the realities of modern customs […]

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TraversEd and NCBFAA Form Alliance to Offer Internationally Recognized Freight Forwarding Education

Press Release January 09, 2024

TORONTO, January 9, 2024 – TraversEd has entered into an agreement with the NCBFAA Educational Institute (NEI) to offer internationally recognized freight forwarder education in the U.S. TraversEd provides flexible online courses that enable learners to start and finish at their own pace, from anywhere in the United States. These interactive, fully narrated lessons are […]

The Forwarder Magazine: Special 75th Anniversary Issue

Forwarder Online December 19, 2023

CIFFA is pleased to announce our latest issue of the Forwarder Magazine is Hot off the Press. This issue is dedicated to CIFFA’s 75th anniversary-its founding, early members, committees, events and evolution since 1948, the year the organization was founded. Lots of pics-yearbook-style celebrate the member successes and stakeholder relationships CIFFA is proud to champion! […]

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Month in Review – November 2023

Monthly Review December 07, 2023

Maritime November 3: Maersk Cutting 10,000 Jobs in Face of ‘Worsening Market Conditions’ – American Shipper Maersk revealed on November 3 that it is “intensifying” job cuts in light of the “worsening market conditions” in ocean shipping. “Given the challenging times ahead, we accelerated several cost and cash containment measures,” said Vincent Clerc, CEO of […]

FORCE MAJEURE

Forwarder Online November 24, 2023

Force majeure, a term originating in French, means “greater force”.  Related to the act of God term, it implies an unforeseeable, external force beyond one’s control, like a hurricane or earthquake.  Adopted into the legal terminology, the force majeure clause in contracts enables parties to suspend or vary the terms of performance, and removes their […]

Navigating the Soft Skills Abyss: Critical Thinking’s Role in the Modern Workplace

Forwarder Online November 14, 2023

In an era dominated by rapid technological advancements and automation, the value of soft skills and critical thinking in the workplace has never been more pronounced. Yet, a concerning trend persists – a deficiency in these essential attributes among employees. As global logistics organizations continue to emphasize knowledge in the complexities of importing and exporting, […]

Forced Labor in the Logistics Industry: Unmasking the Shadows

Forwarder Online November 08, 2023

In the interconnected web of global supply chains, the issue of forced labor casts a long, dark shadow. The logistics industry, tasked with the movement and distribution of goods across borders, is not exempt from this pervasive problem. This blog aims to shine a light on the presence of forced labor within the logistics sector […]