Centennial Declaration, 2027 FIATA HQ Meeting Early Bird and Industry Updates
FIATA Centennial Declaration: Endorsements Now Open
Prepared during the 2026 FIATA World Congress, the FIATA Centennial Declaration on the Future of Logistics sets out a shared vision for the next chapter of the freight forwarding and logistics industry, grounded in five key principles: Trusted Trade, Resilient Supply Chains, Secure and Connected Logistics Networks, Collaborative Partnerships, and Sustainable Logistics for Future Generations.
The list of organisations and individuals who have endorsed the Declaration is now available on the FIATA website, reflecting the collective commitment to shaping a more connected, resilient and sustainable logistics industry.
There is still an opportunity to add your endorsement. FIATA invites members and industry stakeholders who share this vision to join the growing list of supporters and add their voice to the Declaration.
Add your name and endorse the FIATA Centennial Declaration!
Training and Professional Development: Successful 60th Validation/Revalidation Session for FIATA Association Members
FIATA is pleased to congratulate the following Association Members on the successful revalidation of their training programmes, approved during the 60th validation and revalidation session:
FIATA Diploma in International Freight Forwarding
- ALFI/ILFA (Indonesia)
- AMACARGA (Mexico)
- FMFF (Malaysia)
- FTCBH (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
- KFFA (Kazakhstan)
- MIFFA (Myanmar)
- UTIKAD (Türkiye)
FIATA Higher Diploma in Supply Chain Management
- KFFA (Kazakhstan)
- SLA (Singapore)
The associations were congratulated and presented with their accreditation certificates during the 2026 FIATA World Congress in Milan in October 2026.
Revalidation confirms that these programmes continue to meet FIATA’s standards and reflects each association’s ongoing commitment to quality training for the freight forwarding and logistics sector. We thank the teams involved for their work and look forward to our continued cooperation.
Association Members interested in offering the FIATA Diploma or Higher Diploma are invited to contact training@fiata.org.
2027 FIATA HQ Meeting: Early Bird Available
*Details of the FIATA Closed Meetings, on Friday 19 March, will be shared separately with members of the respective groups concerned.
Disclaimer: This programme outlined above is preliminary in nature and is intended to give participants a general overview of what the FIATA HQ Meeting might entail. All timings, session names and topics are merely indicative, and FIATA reserves the right to modify the programme and session details at anytime. In no circumstances shall FIATA be held liable for any amendments to the programme or any consequences arising from such amendments. Participants are responsible for checking FIATA communications for any changes to the programme.
FIATA will welcome its global community to Geneva, Switzerland, from 16 to 19 March 2027 for the 2027 FIATA HQ Meeting, under the theme "Building the Future of Logistics".
Bringing together FIATA representatives and members from across its global network, the meeting will provide an opportunity to exchange perspectives, strengthen collaboration and discuss key priorities for the freight forwarding and logistics industry.
The programme will address key issues shaping the sector, with sessions on smarter trade corridors and data infrastructure, safer logistics supply chains, air cargo development, customs and trade facilitation, and the future of dispute resolution in the age of artificial intelligence. Discussions will also explore sustainability, the development of future logistics talent and training standards, and the role of research in advancing the industry.
Alongside the main sessions, Coffee & Learn discussions will offer opportunities to exchange knowledge on topics including the electronic FIATA Multimodal Transport Bill of Lading (eFBL), sustainability and data. An exhibition will also form part of the programme, providing a space for participants to connect and engage with industry stakeholders.
FIATA looks forward to welcoming participants to Geneva for several days of productive discussions, knowledge-sharing and collaboration, as the global community works together to build the future of logistics.
ICS2 System Maintenance: DG TAXUD Announces Scheduled November Maintenance
FIATA informs members that the European Commission DG TAXUD’s annual scheduled system maintenance will take place from 19:00 CET on Friday, 6 November until 23:59 CET on Sunday, 8 November 2026.
During the maintenance window, Import Control System 2 (ICS2)-related applications may experience temporary interruptions or short delays in processing. The ICS2 Business Continuity Plan will not be activated.
DG TAXUD has advised that the full weekend has been announced as a precautionary maintenance window. In practice, only short and intermittent periods of unavailability are anticipated. Similar maintenance exercises over the previous two years did not result in noticeable impacts for Economic Operators.
Members are encouraged to take note of the maintenance period and share this information with their members, where appropriate.
Data Harmonisation and Resilience: FIATA to Join IAPH World Ports Conference Roundtable
As part of the conference programme, the FIATA Director General, Dr Stéphane Graber, will participate in the roundtable “Data Harmonisation for Port Call Optimisation and Supply Chain Resilience”, taking place on 4 November 2026, from 11:00 GMT. The session will bring together industry experts to discuss how data harmonisation, digital standards and secure, transparent data collaboration can improve port call efficiency, reduce berth time and emissions, and strengthen supply chain resilience.
Together with Ingrid Boqué from the Port of Barcelona, he will also present the outcomes of the Supply Chain Resilience in Ports Taskforce, highlighting key areas of the work, including visibility and collaborative planning, the standardisation of 39 timestamps, multimodal event sharing, the transport event registry, governance, standardised access and delegation models, and recommendations to strengthen supply chain resilience.
Exclusive registration offer: FIATA is pleased to offer its Members and delegates a 15% discount on registration by using the promotional code "WPCFIATASupporter".
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