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CIFFA New Member | Big Blue Inc.   CIFFA welcomes new Regular Member, BIG BLUE INC., a reputable 3PL service provider based in Ontario Canada. Big Blue Inc. specializes in providing comprehensive logistics solutions tailored to meet unique shipping needs. With its global network of trusted carriers and partners, they ensure cargo is transported efficiently, safely, and on time, every time. Whether shipping by air, sea, or land, Big Blue Inc’s dedicated team of experts is there to streamline the entire process, offering end-to-end services from documentation and customs clearance to real-time tracking and delivery. Big Blue Inc. handles everything so clients can focus on growing their core business. Discover the benefits of membership with CIFFA. #CIFFA #membershipmatters #3PL #freightforwarding #freightbrokering #drayage #customs #warehousing

CIFFA Partnership | Manifest Vegas, February 10-12, 2025 The Manifest: The Future of Supply Chain & Logistics agenda is live! What’s in store: * 300+ Speakers * 130+ Sessions * 50+ C-level supply chain executives * 100+ Startups Take a first look at the agenda & SAVE $200 on the current registration rate ($800 off the on-site rate!) by visiting ManifestVegas.com/CIFFA. #CIFFA #membershipmatters #Manifest2025 #ManifestVegas

CIFFA Professional Freight Forwarder | Georgina Alejandra Pérez Pérez   We are thrilled to announce that Georgina Alejandra Pérez Pérez has successfully obtained her CIFFA Professional Freight Forwarder (PFF) designation! This is a significant accomplishment, reflecting her expertise, dedication, and commitment to excellence in the freight forwarding industry. Georgina was named the 2021 Young Freight Forwarder of the Year by CIFFA and the Americas regional winner by FIATA. Over the past five years, she has contributed to the Ocean Import, Airfreight Exports, and Sales teams at DSV in Canada. She is currently the Insurance Sales Manager for North America at DSV - Global Transport and Logistics, supporting teams in Canada, the USA, and Puerto Rico. Please join us in congratulating Georgina on this outstanding accomplishment and in celebrating her continued success in the industry! Discover what it takes to achieve the PFF designation.

CFFA Virtual Workshop | CUSMA The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) took effect on July 1, 2020, replacing the 26-year-old NAFTA agreement, preserving the key elements of this trading relationship, while incorporating new and updated provisions that address 21st-century trade issues.   Join Christian Sivière as he leads this workshop to outline these provisions and introduce participants to: ·      the objectives of the CUSMA and its benefits to Canada, the U.S. and Mexico ·      the new and updated provisions of the CUSMA to those in the NAFTA ·      the industries most impacted by the changes between the NAFTA and the CUSMA ·      the CUSMA rules of origin and the modifications from the NAFTA rules of origin ·      the documentary and Customs requirements under the CUSMA   Date: November 26, 2024: 13:00 – 14:30 (ET) Location: Virtual Workshop   Register today.

CFFA Virtual Workshop | CPTPP   This webinar will provide an overview of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) main provisions relating to trade in goods and Canada’s current trade with the countries involved. By the end of this webinar, freight forwarders will be able to: * Guide your customers on how to take advantage of reduced trade barriers and facilitate trade * Understand essentials of rules of origin, quotas, documentary requirements * Hear how the CPTPP differs from NAFTA / CUSMA / CETA …. Or does it?   Date: November 12, 2024 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 pm ET each day Register and join Christian Sivière as he leads participants through this workshop.

CIFFA and FIATAs Stephen McDermott CTDP highlights this article on the state of learning in the industry. FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations TraversEd

CIFFA continues its strong tradition of validation of its education programs in Panama at the FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations world congress. Bruce Rodgers Arnon Melo Stephen McDermott CTDP

CIFFA Partnership | Manifest Vegas, February 10-12, 2025 Register now to save! As a proud partner of Manifest: The Future of Supply Chain & Logistics, CIFFA is excited to offer an extra $200 off the current registration price, bringing your savings to $1000 off the on-site rate. But don’t wait - prices go up Friday, September 13th! Learn more & register at ManifestVegas.com/CIFFA #CIFFA #membershipmatters #Manifest2025 #ManifestVegas 

Month in Review | August 2024   Catch up with major industry news across all modes from CIFFA. Highlights from August 2024 include:   Maritime ·       Panama Canal Authority Increases Capacity as Water Levels Return – gCaptain ·       U.S. Container Ports Face Record Cargo Surge Ahead of Possible Port Strike – gCaptain ·       Cargo Backlog at Bangladesh Eases as Carriers Bring in More Ships – The Loadstar ·       Transpacific Rates War Breaks Out as New Arrivals Undercut Major Liners – The Loadstar   Air ·       WestJet Says 10 Percent of Fleet Grounded After Calgary Pummelled by Hail – CTV News ·       Air Canada Drops 2 Late-Model Boeing Freighters from Fleet – FreightWaves ·       Alert to Shippers as Airfreight Capacity Becomes Scarce and Rates Increase – The Loadstar ·       WestJet Shuts Down Fledgling Freighter Network – American Shipper ·       Air Canada Pilots Vote to Give Strike Mandate to Their Union – American Journal of Transportation ·       Forwarders and Shippers Push for Longer-Term Air Cargo Deals – Air Cargo News ·       Foreign Airlines React to Sudden New U.S. Rule Tightening Air Cargo Security – The Loadstar   Rail ·       CN Asks Federal Government to Order Binding Arbitration to Protect Canada’s Economy – CN press release ·       CPKC to Issue TCRC Lockout Notice for August 22 – CPKC press release ·       Labour Minister Rejects CN Rail's Call for Binding Arbitration as Lockout Looms – CBC News ·       CN Issues Lockout Notice to Teamsters – CN press release ·       Teamsters Issue Strike Notice to CPKC – TCRC press release ·       U.S. Agriculture Groups Urge Trudeau to Step in to Avert Rail Strike – American Journal of Transportation ·       CN Moves Forward with Lockout – CN press release ·       CPKC Locks Out TCRC Employees, Moves to Full Shutdown of Canadian Rail Network – CPKC press release ·       Railways Prepare to Restart After Federal Government Forces Binding Arbitration in Labour Dispute – CTV News ·       CPKC Disappointed by TCRC’s Decision to Dispute Minister’s Direction to Resume Railway Operations – CPKC press release ·       Federal Labour Board Orders Rail Workers Back on the Job, Imposes Binding Arbitration – CBC News ·       Train Movements in Canada Close to Normal, 'Complete Recovery to Take Several Weeks' – American Journal of Transportation ·       Canada Rail Union Launches Court Challenges to Back-to-Work Order – Reuters   Trucking ·       As Canada Braces for Rail Stoppage, Truckers Scramble to Meet Demand – Reuters   CIFFA Advocacy, Communications, Activities ·       CIFFA Writes to PM, Minister of Labour Regarding Potential Rail Work Stoppage ·       CIFFA Writes to Minister of Labour Seeking Government Intervention to Avert a Strike by Air Canada Pilots

CIFFA New Member | P2L Synergies   CIFFA welcomes new Associate Member, P2L Synergies, a firm specializing in Supply Chain Management, providing customized turn-key supply chain solutions to industrial projects at various development stages. P2L Synergies brings deep expertise and resources in the fields of procurement, expediting, logistics and material management, addressing its partners' current and evolving needs while minimizing overhead costs throughout the project cycle. More than just resources, P2L is an integrated team organized around your project timeline and deliverables, ensuring adaptable and efficient project execution. Their expertise stands out in the context of major construction projects as well as in supporting daily operations, always seeking synergies across all business units. Discover the benefits of membership with CIFFA. #CIFFA #membershipmatters #supplychainmanagement #industrialprojects #procurement #logistics #materialmanagement #freightforwarding #freightbrokering #warehousing #drayage #customs