International Federation of Forwarding Agents’ Associations (FIATA)

International Federation of Forwarding Agents’ Associations (FIATA)

The initials of the International Federation of Forwarding Agents’ Associations (FIATA) originate from its French name, Fédération Internationale des Associations de Transitaires et Assimilés.

Established in Vienna in 1926, the International Federation of Forwarding Agents’ Associations (FIATA) is a non-governmental organization that represents a sector closely connected to shipbroking.

The International Federation of Forwarding Agents’ Associations (FIATA) comprises over 40,000 freight-forwarding companies across 150 countries. It is involved in sectors such as Airfreight, Customs, and Multimodal Transport, including Shipping. FIATA has active working groups and committees that address developments in sea, rail, and air transport. These entities have been instrumental in creating recommended forms of documentation like non-negotiable waybills, shippers’ dangerous goods declarations, multimodal transport bills of lading, and warehouse receipts.

The logo of the International Federation of Forwarding Agents’ Associations (FIATA) is frequently seen on various documents.

Membership of the International Federation of Forwarding Agents’ Associations (FIATA) includes National Associations such as the British International Freight Association (BIFA), along with groups and individual members. For more details about the International Federation of Forwarding Agents’ Associations (FIATA) and a comprehensive list of members, visit www.fiata.org.