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The CIFFA Certificate and FIATA Diploma are prestigious qualifications in the logistics and freight forwarding industry, offering comprehensive training in global trade operations, transportation management, and regulatory compliance. Together, these credentials significantly improve career opportunities and credibility in the competitive logistics sector. We would also like to recognize those students who have achieved the highest […]

Maritime November 1: Port of Montreal Accused of Violating Its Obligation to Consult the Public – La Presse (translated from French) Did the Montreal Port Authority circumvent its legal obligation to consult the public in its efforts to obtain Ottawa’s approval to build a port terminal in Contrecœur? An environmental group is calling for an […]

When logistics educators and association leaders from around the world came together in Hanoi, Vietnam, for the FIATA World Congress (October 6–10, 2025), one theme rose above everything else: artificial intelligence—and what it means for the future of learning in our industry. At the centre of that conversation was Stephen McDermott, CIFFA’s Director of Education […]

After months of planning, CIFFA’s premier annual conference, themed Forward Thinking, Redefining Excellence in the Supply Chain, was held October 29 and 30, 2025 at the Delta Toronto airport. It was a resounding success. We welcomed 450+ attendees for two days of insight from Keynote speakers such as Economist Alan Arcand, Maritime Expert Lars Jensen, […]

Maritime October 1: Port of Montreal Updates Schedule for Expansion Project at Contrecœur – Maritime Magazine The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) on October 1 unveiled an updated construction schedule as well as key environmental compensation measures for the Port of Montreal’s Contrecœur expansion project. In keeping with the conditions attached to the Impact Assessment Agency […]

Maritime September 3: Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Region Mayors Join Fight to Rectify Insufficient CBSA Container Clearance Services – Maritime Magazine In a joint letter to three federal government ministers, Great Lakes and St. Lawrence mayors have joined marine industry stakeholders to “unlock growth potential through Hwy H2O” by eliminating a critical barrier: the […]