Meet Ask RUTH: CIFFA’s New AI Assistant to Support Your Supply Chain Needs
Forwarder Online January 06, 2025
At CIFFA, we’re always looking for innovative ways to support the logistics community and simplify the challenges of trade and supply chain management. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Ask RUTH—our new AI-powered assistant designed to help you find answers quickly and effectively. What Can RUTH Do? Whether you’re navigating the complexities of global trade, […]
Month in Review – December 2024
Monthly Review January 06, 2025
Maritime December 2: DP World Expands Port Saint John Capacity – Inside Logistics DP World and Port Saint John have welcomed two of the largest cranes ever deployed at the port, marking a major step in enhancing container handling capacity and operational efficiency. The new additions aim to bolster the port’s role in global trade […]
Standing Committees: An Opportunity to Testify
Forwarder Online January 02, 2025
(Shared from The Forwarder Magazine, Fall 2024. View digital version.) In the House of Commons, Standing Committees have been created that represent the “ruling” party as well as representatives from the opposition and other representative parties in the House. These committees examine various aspects of policy, and CIFFA’s Executive Director Bruce Rodgers, and Director, Policy and […]
Member Resources: guidance and compliance
Forwarder Online December 17, 2024
(Shared from The Forwarder Magazine, Fall 2024. View digital version.) As part of its advocacy role, CIFFA aims to provide the most up to date guidance and information for members with regard to need-to-know operational information as well as compliance. These documents are available to members in the online Resources section of the CIFFA website. As […]
Month in Review – November 2024
Monthly Review December 12, 2024
Maritime November 2: BCMEA’s Industry Final Offer to ILWU Local 514 – BCMEA update In an effort to bring nearly two years of negotiations to a close, the BCMEA presented a final offer letter to ILWU Local 514 President Frank Morena. November 2: MEA Suspends Salary Guarantee for Longshore Workers Not Working – MEA update […]
Let’s Talk Federal Regulations: CIFFA’s Submission
Forwarder Online December 10, 2024
(Shared from The Forwarder Magazine, Fall 2024. View digital version.) In January 2024 , CIFFA sent a submission to the Treasury Board Supply Chain Regulatory Review, an initiative called “Let’s Talk Federal Regulations”. The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat sought input from organizations and individuals on ways to improve Canada’s federal regulatory system. The aim of the initiative […]