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this “Island off an Island” on the western edge of Europe. Our as*ociation recently celebrated its 50th year in existence and next time, can enjoy the friendly atmosphere of our city and country. To this end we have joined with professional conference organizers Freight Forwarding began in Ireland in the mid 1920’s when Lep Transport set up operations in Dublin. There were some further local additions during the 1930’s but it was not until foreign direct investment in the 60s and 70s, that an upsurge in the number of freight forwarders took place. To-day, in spite of amalgamations over recent years our as*ociation has over 110 full trading members. Since the late 1970s training of staff members plays an important part in our activities. In fact, Certificates of Competence in Freight Forwarding were presented to successful participants of our freight forwarding course during the last FIATA Congress held in Dublin, in FIATA World Congress 2016 is delighted to announce an updated speaker programme as the countdown continues to this year’s Congress in Error: Error validating application. Application has been deleted. Type: OAuthException IMPORTANT DATES CONTACT INFORMATION Email: [email protected] FIATA, a non-governmental organisation, represents today an industry covering approximately 40,000 forwarding and logistics firms, also known as the “Architects of Transport”, employing around 8 – 10 million people in 150 countries. The IIFA is the sole representative body and official voice of Freight Forwarding in Ireland. Established at a meeting held on 14th of March 1962 with an attendance of thirte*n forwarders, the As*ociation now has over 110 full trading members who between them employ more than 3,000 people and handle more than 90% of Ireland’s €148 billion international merchandise trade. REGISTER YOUR INTEREST IN FIATA2016 The World Congress of the International Federation of Feight Forwarders As*ocation 2016, Dublin,