Canada’s Freight Forwarding Magazine
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 […]
Andrew MacDonell, Vice President, Operations – IntermodeX Logistics Ltd., was elected to the CIFFA Board of Directors during the association’s 77th Annual General Meeting in Brampton, Ontario on April 23, 2026. He was elected for a two-year term. MacDonell will represent the Warehousing component of CIFFA membership, as IntermodeX Logistics offers import and export cargo, […]
Maritime March 1: Shipping Lines Cut Mideast Routes, Posing Risk to Trade Flows – Supply Chain Brain The world’s largest container carriers are rerouting ships to avoid the Persian Gulf, as a widening military conflict pitting the U.S.-Israeli alliance against Iran threatens to disrupt global merchandise trade. MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co. halted cargo bookings for […]
For generations, Canada’s marine transportation and supply chain sectors have been defined by endurance, precision and trust, qualities mirrored in the women who have quietly but powerfully shaped them. This International Women’s Day, three senior leaders whose careers span decades, disciplines and defining moments of change reflect on their experiences: Lynn Lafond, liner manager at […]
Maritime February 3: Maersk-Hapag Alliance to Send Ships Through Red Sea with Naval Assistance – The Maritime Executive The alliance between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd will start for the first time to send vessels through the Red Sea as part of its gradual return to the shipping routes. The carriers, however, emphasized their focus on safety, […]
As part of CITT’s formal alliance with CIFFA, we are pleased to provide CIFFA members with preferred pricing on CITT’s suite of courses on Environmental Sustainability in Canadian Logistics. Created in close collaboration with industry, this set of three highly acclaimed courses teaches to practical skills and knowledge needed to understand and advance sustainability in […]
CIFFA’s Winter Issue of the Forwarder magazine is dedicated CIFFA’s 2025 Conference: Forward Thinking: Redefining Excellence in the Supply Chain. A very well-received conference with tremendous feedback. We look forward to seeing you in the 2026 Conference: Forward Thinking: Collaboration in a Complex World. Date: October 20-21, 2026 Venue: Universal EventSpace 6250 Hwy 7, Vaughan, […]