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2025 FIATA SGM Registration, Cybersecurity Leadership, FIATA Focus Issue 8, AMACARGA Presidency

FIATA e-flash
20 June 2025

Reminder: Register Now for the 2025 FIATA Statutory General Meeting

FIATA kindly reminds all its Members to register for the 2025 Statutory General Meeting (SGM), which will take place virtually on Friday, 27 June 2025, from 13:00 to 15:00 CEST, via Microsoft Teams.

All Association Members, Group Members, Honorary Members, and Individual Members are reminded to register as soon as possible through the Teams meeting link to confirm their attendance.

Register now!

Association Members and Group Members must also register separately for the voting platform. Information regarding this process was communicated previously. To ensure full participation and the ability to exercise voting rights, all eligible Members are strongly encouraged to complete both registrations in advance of the meeting.

FIATA looks forward to bringing the community together to collectively shape the future of the organisation.

Maritime: Freight Forwarders at the Table for Decarbonisation Dialogue

FIATA, represented by Dr Stéphane Graber, FIATA Director General, was honoured to take part as a guest speaker at the First Movers Coalition Day, organised by the World Economic Forum (WEF) and hosted in Geneva, Switzerland on 17 June 2025. The event gathered key industry leaders, including representatives from A.P. Møller-Maersk A/S; DP World; Hoegh Autoliners Inc.; Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.; Wallenius Wilhelmsen Group; Trafigura; and others, to discuss the critical role of the private sector in driving maritime decarbonisation.

The perspective of freight forwarders was highly valued throughout the discussions. As the interface between shippers and carriers, freight forwarders are deeply impacted by any new environmental regulations that apply to shipping. It is therefore essential that their voice is part of the conversation, ensuring practical, implementable solutions across the supply chain.

The session focused on the forthcoming Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction measures being considered by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which are expected to be approved in October 2025 as part of the revision to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) Annex VI. In a complex regulatory landscape, with various net zero frameworks emerging from both the IMO and the European Union, participants stressed the importance of harmonisation, consistency, and transparency.

The presence of high-level figures such as Jan Dusík, Deputy Director General of the European Commission’s Directorate General for Climate Action, underscored the importance of collaboration between regulators and supply chain actors.

Decarbonisation has become a pressing, collective responsibility across the logistics sector. FIATA remains committed to equipping its Members for this transition through strategic partnerships, such as its ongoing collaboration with the Smart Freight Centre, and through the development of tools and projects that help freight forwarders embrace sustainability in a practical and meaningful way.

For any questions on the topic, please address your query to [email protected].

Cybersecurity: Why Cyber Resilience Is Crucial for Freight Forwarders

Cyber resilience has become a critical priority for freight forwarders as the industry undergoes rapid digital transformation. Technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Thing (IoT), and electronic transport documents have enabled freight companies to modernise operations, improving automation, data sharing, and overall efficiency. However, this shift has also made the sector more vulnerable to cyber threats such as ransomware attacks, data breaches, and supply chain disruptions. Without strong cybersecurity measures, these threats could severely undermine the benefits of digitalisation and destabilise global trade flows.

FIATA contributed to a newly published article by the World Economic Forum (WEF) titled “Cyber resilience is now a top priority for freight forwarders”. The article outlines the growing cyber risks in the logistics sector and highlights the need for collaborative, industry-wide efforts to enhance resilience. It also spotlights challenges faced by small and medium-sized freight forwarders, and the importance of accessible tools, training, and partnerships in strengthening their defences.

FIATA is at the forefront of these efforts to support the logistics industry in ensuring a secure digital transition,  mitigating cyber risks and enhancing operational resilience. This includes providing strategic guidance, equipping its Members with best practice tools such as the Cybersecurity Essentials Guide, and promoting the adoption of secure technologies like the electronic negotiable FIATA Multimodal Transport Bill of Lading (eFBL) to safeguard data integrity. FIATA will continue to provide guidance and practical tools to help its Members navigate the evolving digital landscape and build secure, future-ready supply chains.

Read the full article here!

FIATA Focus: Navigating Law in Freight & Logistics - Issue 8

The 8th issue of FIATA’s Legal Newsletter, FIATA Focus, is now available! This issue highlights the growing importance of freight forwarders in today’s evolving regulatory environment and the shifting legal framework of global logistics.

As governments implement pre-loading advance cargo information (PLACI) regimes, including the European Union’s Import Control System (ICS2), freight forwarders are increasingly recognised for the critical data they manage. The introduction of multiple filing options under ICS2 represents a significant development, enabling freight forwarders to submit house-level data directly and exercise greater control over compliance processes. With ICS2 Release 3 extending to transport modes beyond airfreight, it is essential for freight forwarders to prepare for the relevant compliance deadlines. In support of this transition, FIATA has developed a model industry agreement for multiple filing in airfreight, with a maritime version currently in preparation.

This edition also features important legal updates, including a recent Dutch court decision under the CMR Convention and a UK Supreme Court ruling on haulier liability. These cases reflect the ongoing shift in the role of freight forwarders from that of an agent to that of a contractual carrier, bringing new legal responsibilities and associated risks. In this context, effective contract management, clear allocation of liability, and strong operational practices in dealings with subcontractors and hauliers are increasingly important.

Staying informed of legal developments and regulatory changes is essential for freight forwarders seeking to maintain compliance and competitiveness in a rapidly changing global environment.

Access the FIATA Focus - Issue 8 here: FIATA Focus: FIATA Legal Newsletter
For more information or to contribute to a future edition, please contact [email protected].

Leadership: FIATA Congratulates New AMACARGA President

From left to right: Ms Eva María de los Dolores Muñoz Pineda, AMACARGA President and Dr Stéphane Graber, FIATA Director General.

FIATA extends its warm congratulations to Ms Eva María de los Dolores Muñoz Pineda on her recent election as President of the Asociación Mexicana de Agentes de Carga (AMACARGA).

FIATA Director General, Dr Stéphane Graber, had the pleasure of meeting Ms Muñoz Pineda during his recent visit to Mexico, where he participated as a guest speaker at AMACARGA’s Extraordinary General Assembly held on 16 May. The event offered an important platform to engage with the Mexican freight forwarding community on issues including the legal recognition of freight forwarders, digitalisation, Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programmes, and the relationship with maritime actors.

FIATA commends AMACARGA’s continued dedication to advancing the profession and looks forward to a positive and constructive collaboration under the Ms Muñoz Pineda’s visionary leadership.

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