List of active FIATA Memorandum of Understanding

An MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) is a formal agreement between two or more parties, outlining their commitment to collaborate on set objectives or initiatives. In the context of FIATA, these agreements serve as powerful instruments for fostering cooperation and partnerships with various organisations, institutions, and entities across the global logistics and freight forwarding landscape for the improvement of the global supply chain at large, whether that be through dedicated sector-specific training and education projects, digitalisation work, legal matters or trade agreement education.

As you navigate through this page, discover the diverse network of MoUs that underpin FIATA's dedication to advancing the freight forwarding industry, promoting best practices, and enhancing international trade facilitation.

Organisations Involved	Scope of Collaboration	Signature Date
Global Supply Chain Classroom (GSCC) Scope of Collaboration Mutual interest in sustainability, SDGs and educating the global freight forwarding and logistics sector; providing educational programmes in LEDCs and capacity building Signature Date 01/2024	Mutual interest in sustainability, SDGs and educating the global freight forwarding and logistics sector; providing educational programmes in LEDCs and capacity building	01/2024
Chinese International Freight Forwarding Association (CIFA) Scope of Collaboration Establish a framework for collaboration on FIATA Global Networking platform and a Regional CIFA Events and Networking platform Signature Date 07/2023	Establish a framework for collaboration on FIATA Global Networking platform and a Regional CIFA Events and Networking platform	07/2023
International Civil Avication Organization (ICAO) Scope of Collaboration Training collaboration on DG training Signature Date 03/2022	Training collaboration on DG training	03/2022
Digital Container Shipping Associaion - DCSA / International Chamber of Commerce - ICC / BIMCO / Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication - SWIFT Scope of Collaboration Standards to facilitate use and exchange of eBLs Signature Date 02/2022	Standards to facilitate use and exchange of eBLs	02/2022
International Union of Railways (UIC) Scope of Collaboration Development and reinforcement of global rail freight; digitalisation; European corridor development; and implementing harmonised multimodal transport documentation. Signature Date 07/2021	Development and reinforcement of global rail freight; digitalisation; European corridor development; and implementing harmonised multimodal transport documentation.	07/2021
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa - COMESA Scope of Collaboration Trade facilitation and supply chain management Signature Date 03/2017	Trade facilitation and supply chain management	03/2017
Organisation for Cooperation of Railway - OSJD Scope of Collaboration Development of int. railway between Asia and EU and regulations of freight traffic Signature Date 10/2016	Development of int. railway between Asia and EU and regulations of freight traffic	10/2016
Bangladesh BAFFA / Bulgaria NSBS / Costa Rica ACACIA / Associaion Dominicana de Agente de Carga / EIFFA Egypt / Finnish Freight Forwarders' Association / Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders / FEDESPEDI Italy / KIFFA Korea / FMFF Malaysia / SLFFA Sri Lanka / TAFFA Tanzania / Ukrzovnishtran Ukraine / Uzbek International Forwarders Association Scope of Collaboration Promotion of ICAO/FIATA Collaboration on Training Signature Date 01/2012	Promotion of ICAO/FIATA Collaboration on Training	01/2012
International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA) Scope of Collaboration Training, information, awareness oriented activities on DG handling Signature Date 11/2006	Training, information, awareness oriented activities on DG handling	11/2006
European Association for Forwarding, Transport, Logistics and Customs Services (CLECAT) Scope of Collaboration FFW and logistics' worldwide and EU representation Signature Date 10/1999	FFW and logistics' worldwide and EU representation	10/1999