FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations

🚨 Issue 8 of FIATA’s Legal Newsletter, FIATA Focus, is out now! This edition dives into the evolving role of freight forwarders in today’s regulatory landscape, spotlighting the implementation of pre-loading advance cargo information (PLACI) regimes and what they mean for data ownership, compliance, and control. 🔍 The European Union’s ICS2 system marks a major step forward, with multiple filing options now recognising the value of house-level data held by freight forwarders. With ICS2 Release 3 expanding beyond airfreight, now is the time to ensure you are ready. FIATA is supporting the transition with industry model agreements, which are already in place for airfreight and underway for maritime. ⚖️ This issue also includes updates on recent case law, including a Dutch ruling under the CMR and a UK Supreme Court decision on haulier liability. These cases highlight the increasing contractual responsibilities freight forwarders face and how to manage risk effectively through strong contracts and security protocols. Understanding one’s legal position, managing contracts carefully, and staying ahead of regulatory changes is critical to staying competitive in today’s supply chain. 📖 Access the FIATA Focus - Issue 8 here: https://lnkd.in/eYS8EXgU 📧Interested in contributing to the next edition? Contact legal@fiata.org. 👉 Subscribe to the mailing list and receive frequent updates on industry insights and FIATA activities: http://eepurl.com/iPCjmE #FIATAFocus #Legal #LegalNewsletter #FreightForwarding #RegulatoryChanges #StayCompetitive #Logistics #SupplyChain

Last Friday HAROPA PORT had the pleasure to welcome in #Gennevilliers a delegation of FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations led by its General Secretary Stephane Graber to discover the concept promoted by the 1st port of France 🇫🇷 and its partners: the Green corridor of the Seine Axis ♻️ aiming at promoting massification of goods transport by using waterways and railways 📦⛴️🚞. Special thanks to Emilie Carpels from IKEA Juan-Manuel Suárez from PARIS TERMINAL and Romane Maréchaux for their time and very concrete presentations of different projects aiming at promoting mulimodality by using inland waterways and inland ports ⚓️. Pierre DECOUSSY

🤝 Today, our Policy Director Rokas Morkūnas & Policy Manager Nathan Munch were delighted to meet with our Associate Expert Group FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations, including their Director-General Stephane Graber about common priorities. They spoke about their engagement in our work on resilient supply chains, #infrastructure & #data #interoperability. 🔎 Our network ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eHFqeGse

FIATA Celebrates 99 Years of Impact in Global Freight Forwarding 🎉 Founded in 1926, FIATA marks 99 years of championing the interests of the international freight forwarding community. For close to a century, FIATA has been, and continues to be, a trusted global voice, advocating for efficient, sustainable, and innovative logistics solutions. Through its worldwide network of Members and partners, the Federation continues to support the advancement of the supply chain sector. As FIATA approaches its centenary, it remains focused on fostering collaboration and supporting the evolution of global trade. Here’s to 99 years of dedication, and to a future shaped by innovation, unity, and shared purpose. #FIATA #FreightForwarding #Logistics #GlobalTrade #SupplyChain

FIATA mourns the loss of Mr Suwit Ratanachinda, a visionary leader and cherished mentor in the freight forwarding and logistics community, who passed away on Sunday, 18 May. As former President of the Thai International Freight Forwarders Association (TIFFA), Honorary Chair of the TIFFA Board of Directors and former FIATA Senior Vice President (2009–2011), Suwit was a driving force behind the growth and modernisation of logistics in Thailand and across the region. His professionalism, generosity, and dedication inspired many. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, colleagues, and the wider logistics community. Suwit’s impact will be remembered with great respect and gratitude.

📋 For economic operators transporting goods to or through the EU, multiple filing simplifies and streamlines ENS data submissions in the EU's Import Control System 2 #ICS2. Why it matters: ✅ Shares responsibility for data submission among all parties involved in transportation. ✅ Strengthens customs processing efficiency. ✅ Reduces the burden on a single data filer, improving operations. 📄 Learn how multiple filing works and what it means for your operations. https://europa.eu/!yGfNc8

🌐 Shaping the Future of Digital Transport in the EU The European Commission is launching a 4-part webinar series on the implementation of the electronic Freight Transport Information (eFTI) Regulation, helping stakeholders prepare for its application. This series will: - Help you understand the legal and technical framework - Provide you with practical insights - Guide you on how to align your existing IT solutions with the eFTI regulation 📅Save the Dates for the eFTI Implementation Webinar Series, taking place from 9:30-12:30 CEST on: - Session 1 – Thursday, 15 May 2025 - Session 2 – Monday, 19 May 2025 - Session 3 – Thursday, 22 May 2025 - Session 4 – Monday, 26 May 2025 A free and online must-attend webinar series for anyone in logistics, freight, customs, or digital transport services. 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/d7egVCW8 The shift to digital is accelerating. A more efficient, transparent, and paperless future for EU transport is within reach. #eFTI #EUTransport #LogisticsInnovation #DigitalTransformation #SupplyChain #FreightForwarding #TransportTech #Sustainability #Webinar

FIATA at CNS Partnership Conference 2025 – Miami! FIATA is pleased to join the Cargo Network Services Corp. (CNS) Partnership Conference from 13–15 May 2025 in Miami, a key gathering for the air cargo industry. 📅 Don’t miss FIATA Director General Stephane Graber on 15 May at 14:00, where he will speak on the future of airfreight logistics—highlighting the need for agility and collaboration to meet today’s evolving challenges. The session will explore the current developments in the industry such as: - Digitalisation and automation - Robotics and cybersecurity - Trusted digital networks and data ownership - Interoperability and multimodal transport FIATA continues to advocate for a secure, sustainable and resilient airfreight sector, with freight forwarders playing a pivotal role in shaping this future. 🔗 View the full programme: https://lnkd.in/eMMjpdbQ #FIATA #CNSPartnership2025 #AirCargo #Digitalisation #MultimodalTransport #Cybersecurity #ResilientLogistics #FreightForwarding

🚆 How can international rail better support multimodal logistics? 🌍 Efficient multimodal transport is the backbone of global trade, ensuring the seamless movement of goods across various transport modes. However, challenges such as regulatory fragmentation and interoperability gaps continue to hinder its efficiency and reliability. In the latest FIATA Review, the evolving role of rail in global freight transport was explored, with insights from OTIF - Intergovernmental Organisation for International Carriage by Rail, represented by its Secretary General, Aleksandr Kuzmenko and Senior Legal Advisor, Steve Davey. FIATA contributed to OTIF’s review of the Convention concerning International Carriage by Rail (COTIF) and the Uniform Rules concerning the Contract of International Carriage of Goods by Rail (CIM UR), sharing the freight forwarding sector’s perspective on how these legal instruments can better reflect today’s multimodal realities. 🔎 Discover how rail can play a more seamless role in cross-border operations – and how international legal harmonisation can unlock efficiency across transport modes. 📖 Read more in the FIATA Review: https://lnkd.in/eynQ4C6F #FIATAReview #MultimodalTransport #RailFreight #FreightForwarding #LogisticsLaw #OTIF #COTIF #CIMUR #SupplyChain #TradeFacilitation

🌟 FIATA Member Spotlights and Updates FIATA is proud to recognise the achievements and initiatives of its Association Members through the FIATA Member Spotlights and Updates feature in the FIATA Review. This platform is an opportunity to share how your association is contributing to the advancement of the freight forwarding and logistics industry—whether through training, advocacy, innovation, sustainability, digitalisation or more! We encourage FIATA Association Members to take part and highlight their impact within the global FIATA community. 📣 Are you a FIATA Association Member with a story to share? We invite you to be featured in an upcoming edition of the FIATA Review. Get in touch: marketing@fiata.org Let’s inspire the global freight forwarding community—together. #FIATAMembers #MemberSpotlight #FreightForwarding #GlobalNetwork #FIATAReview #AssociationLeadership #LogisticsCommunity #CallForSubmissions