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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 […]
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 […]
Maritime August 5: Red Sea Risk Widens as Houthis Vow to Target Carriers Tied to Israel – gCaptain Carriers have been warned to proceed “with extreme caution” following the major widening of the Houthis’ sphere of attacks announced last week, with lines including Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Yang Ming and CMA CGM all now in the firing […]
Maritime July 1: Indian Ban on Ships Carrying Pakistani Goods Causes Increased Freight Prices and Longer Transit Times – Marine Insight Per a research report published recently, India’s ban on vessels carrying Pakistani goods from anchoring at its port facilities has led to a rise in freight prices and longer transit times. After the terror […]
BILL S-211, An Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff, was passed by the Senate in Canada on April 28, 2022 and received Royal Assent in 2023. The Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act imposed an obligation […]
The following is a contributed article from Pledge, which has partnered with CIFFA and other freight forwarding associations worldwide to help forwarders support shippers with their sustainability goals with its freight emissions measurement tools. Helping logistics service providers and enterprises tackle carbon challenges, meet climate goals, and build a sustainable future—powered by Pledge’s accredited platform. Freight […]