The Foundation towards building Professionals YResearch by the Institute of Customs & Freight Forwarding (ICFF) on training and development is vital because it ensures professionals in the forwarding and customs clearing sector remain compliant, skilled, and competitive in a rapidly changing global trade environment. The forwarding and customs clearing sector is the backbone of international […]
The forwarding and customs compliance sector in South Africa is a critical enabler of international trade. However, fragmented standards, limited training access, and inconsistent regulatory alignment hinder its full professionalisation. Strategic partnerships between government, industry bodies, educational institutions, and technology providers offer a transformative path to elevate the sector’s credibility, efficiency, and global competitiveness. You […]
Professionalising the forwarding and clearing sector in South Africa is a strategic necessity for unlocking trade potential, improving customs efficiencies, and positioning the country as a competitive logistics hub. Enhancing South Africa’s global trade competitiveness is a strategic imperative that all employers and employees in this sector need to heed, as it is this sector […]
How adaptive learning can assist freight forwarders in pre-empting unforeseen circumstances and contribute to their professional development Disruptions in the supply chain and logistics industry is becoming increasingly complex, especially for freight forwarders who operate at the intersection of global trade, technology, and regulatory frameworks. This has become the norm in the industry, however, are […]
The month of July was a very productive one for the ICFF, we took our roadshow to Durban, and our roadshow was a resounding success. We had good attendance, and once again ABSA was phenomenal in their support. They sponsored the whole event at their regional office. Thank you to representatives from the industry that […]
Why Employees should embrace lifelong learning and professionalisation as the new norm Over the last few months, I have had the opportunity to meet with several Employers to discuss the importance of assisting their employees in obtaining professional recognition for their years of experience and knowledge gained. Many of our industry employees do not have […]
Success is built through connection, not isolation. Shevon Kotiah explains why networking and professional community engagement are vital tools for growth, and how they can transform your career and opportunities. In today’s fast-paced world, success is rarely a solo endeavour. It’s about connection, collaboration, and creating opportunities together. Networking is more than just swapping business […]
A Development and Compliance Perspective On April 11th the ICFF hosted a roadshow in Johannesburg where we hosted some excellent speakers from industry who provided us with their insight to the challenges, we as an industry are facing, especially as the facilitators of international supply chains. The overarching topic was the current global trade war […]
In my previous article I had highlighted the importance of this industry within the context of international trade, as well as the fact that South Africa is only ranked as the 60th most competitive nation in the world. This indicates that there is much more to be done in respect of learning and development and […]
We hope February has been a month filled with success and growth for all our members! As we step further into 2025, we are excited to share some fantastic updates and upcoming events with you. Exciting Leadership Announcement! We are thrilled to announce that Ingrid du Buisson has stepped into the role of CEO of […]