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FIATA e-flash
1 August 2025

Cybersecurity: Beware of Fraudulent Emails

FIATA has been made aware of fraudulent emails that may reference FIATA Membership with incorrect or exaggerated payment information or or attempt to sell FIATA Event participant lists. These emails often contain suspicious links to fake login pages or payment portals and may use personal details obtained elsewhere to appear legitimate.

Please note that the participants list for any FIATA Event cannot be purchased. FIATA follows stringent data protection laws, and the personal data of attendees is handled with due care. Any emails purporting to sell such information are fraudulent and should be treated as spam.


What should Members do?
FIATA recommends Members stay S.A.F.E. by taking the following steps:

  • Stop before responding to unexpected emails or clicking on links.
  • Assess the sender's identity and the nature of the request.
  • Flag any message that seems unusual, especially those asking for personal or payment details.
  • Escalate the issue to your IT team or supervisor before taking any action.

Members can verify their status or upcoming Membership renewals by logging into the FIATA Member Area using the primary email address listed in the Members Directory.

Anyone who suspects they may have clicked a suspicious link is advised to monitor their bank or credit card activity and notify their financial institution of any irregularities.

Best Practices for Protection

  • Activate two-step authentication where possible
  • Bookmark www.fiata.org to avoid imitation websites
  • Remain cautious of emails that create a sense of urgency or request sensitive data

Further Support
FIATA offers a Cybersecurity Essentials Guide, available free of charge to Members in the Member Area under the "Resources" tab. Non-members can purchase the guide for CHF 15.

FIATA thanks all Members for their continued vigilance and commitment to maintaining a secure digital environment across the freight forwarding industry.

Safety and Security: ICS2 - Updated “Stop Words” List Released by the European Commission

The European Commission has published an updated list of “Stop Words” under the Import Control System 2 (ICS2). These terms indicate poor data quality and may trigger automatic rejections of Entry Summary Declarations (ENS).


What is New?
The revised list now highlights which stop words are:

  • Active and will result in rejections
  • Temporarily disabled with no current impact

Economic Operators must check error messages and resubmit filings with accurate data. The updated list is available via the CIRCABC platform.


Why It Matters?
This development aligns with the joint Guidance Note on on Enhancing Data Quality and Information Exchange for the EU ICS2 Regime by FIATA and the Global Shippers Forum (GSF), which stresses the importance of high-quality, descriptive data to avoid delays and ensure compliance under ICS2.


Next Steps

For any questions or feedback regarding ICS2 implementation, please do not hesitate to contact [email protected].

Multimodal Trade: Empowering Forwarders through Legal Innovation

The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), through its Working Group VI, has developed a new convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents (NCDs): a key legal tool for the future of freight forwarding and modern supply chains. This new international instrument will provide a harmonised legal framework for negotiable transport documents, in both paper and electronic form, ensuring freight forwarders are equipped to operate confidently in an increasingly digital and multimodal landscape.

Why Does the NCD Convention Matter to Freight Forwarders?
The Convention reinforces the legal role of freight forwarders acting as carriers across all transport modes. Throughout the negotiations, FIATA worked with the Global Shippers Forum (GSF) and the ICC Banking Commission to successfully push back against proposals to limit the scope to maritime transport alone. The result is a truly multimodal framework that reflects the operational realities of global supply chains (see the joint submission here).

What Are the Benefits of the NCD Convention for the Industry?
As an opt-in framework, the NCD Convention delivers legal clarity and essential tools to help freight forwarders manage the challenges of modern supply chains.

Key benefits include:

  • Legal recognition of negotiable multimodal documents, in both paper and electronic formats, including the FIATA electronic Bill of Lading (eFBL)
  • A harmonised legal framework applicable across jurisdictions and all modes of transport
  • Enhanced legal status for freight forwarders when acting as contractual carriers
  • Clear, consistent rules for documents of title that integrate with existing transport liability regimes


What Can Association Members Do to Support the NCD Convention?
FIATA calls on Association Members to engage in the conversation and support adoption of the Convention.

Action points include:

  • Raising awareness: Share information with your network on the value of the Convention.
  • Engaging with national authorities: Advocate for adoption and ensure forwarders are included in consultations.
  • Supporting capacity building: Ensure freight forwarders know how to make use of the new legal framework

FIATA stands ready to support with explanatory materials, technical input, and outreach tools. Help build a stronger legal framework for the future of global freight forwarding!

To learn more about the NCD Convention watch this short video and read the UNCITRAL factsheet!

2025 FIATA-REU Field Meeting: Advancing European Logistics

FIATA invites its European community to come together in historic Prague on 3 and 4 September 2025 for the 2025 FIATA-Region Europe (REU) Field Meeting: a premier event uniting freight forwarders, logistics experts, and key stakeholders from across Europe. This meeting will focus on intermodality, innovation, and sustainable growth in the European logistics sector.

Why attend?
Connect with industry leaders, exchange knowledge, and influence the future of European logistics. From integrated transport networks to digital transformation and green logistics, the agenda addresses the priorities shaping the region’s freight forwarding industry.

What is on the agenda?
Prepare for an inspiring programme addressing the most critical trends and challenges facing European logistics:

  • Unlocking growth through intermodal innovation: Discover how integrated road, rail, and maritime solutions can boost efficiency and regional development.
  • Building resilient supply chains: Explore strategies to enhance agility and reliability in an evolving global landscape.
  • Advancing sustainability: Learn how expanding inland waterways and eco-friendly practices drive greener freight networks.
  • Navigating complex regulations: Gain expert insights to ensure compliance and competitiveness across borders.
  • Accelerating digital transformation: See how eCMR and interoperable data systems streamline cross-border trade and cargo visibility.
  • Empowering air cargo: Understand its growing role in e-commerce and sustainable multimodal logistics.


Featured speakers include:

  • Mr Turgut Erkeskin, FIATA President
  • Mr Roel Janssens, Secretary to the Working Party on Transport Trends and Economics, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
  • Mr Mehmet Yavuz Kankavi, Managing Director, Bertan Logistics Industry and Foreign Trade Ltd.
  • Mr Vuk Perovic, Director, Port Governance Agency, Serbia
  • Mr Andrew Farelly, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, CT Strategies
  • Mr Cédric Oelhafen, Associate Director, Information Systems/Information Technology, International Road Transport Union (IRU)
  • Mr Mark Bromley, FIATA Multimodal Transport Institute (MTI) Chair
  • Ms Andrea Schoen, Programme Director, Smart Freight Centre
  • Mr Markus Muecke, FIATA Airfreight Institute (AFI) Delegate, Managing Director, Im3pact AG
  • Mr Cédric Virciglio, Strategic Planning and Forecasting Director in charge of International and European Affairs, HAROPA Port

and more to come!

Experience expert sessions, meaningful networking, and social highlights including a welcome reception and gala dinner - all set against the stunning backdrop of Prague.

2025 FIATA World Congress: Connect, Innovate and Lead

FIATA invites its global community to gather in vibrant Hanoi from 6 to 10 October 2025 for the 2025 FIATA World Congress: a flagship event bringing together freight forwarders, logistics leaders, and industry innovators. This year’s Congress will spotlight the future of logistics, with a focus on innovation, digitalisation, and sustainability.

Why attend?
Connect with thought leaders, gain insights into global logistics trends, and contribute to the conversations shaping the future of the industry. From AI-powered supply chains to green corridors, the agenda covers the issues that matter most to FIATA Members.

What is on the Programme?

  • Fresh thinking from the next generation: Hear how young professionals are driving innovation, championing entrepreneurship, and redefining industry leadership.
  • The e-commerce frontier: Explore how smarter customs practices, efficient returns, and real-time data exchange are reshaping cross-border trade.
  • Green is going digital: Discover how Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, and data harmonisation are helping logistics companies cut emissions and future-proof operations.
  • Building resilience from the ground up: Learn how investment in cold chain infrastructure and agile supply chain strategies can boost global stability.
  • New trade dynamics, new rules: Navigate shifting production hubs, tariff landscapes, and rules-of-origin complexities with expert insights.
  • Connecting regions, unlocking growth: Dive into the development of digital, multimodal transport corridors that accelerate trade and regional integration.
  • The return of rail and rivers: Rethink network planning with renewed focus on inland waterway and rail options to reduce congestion and emissions.


Featured speakers include:

  • Mr Turgut Erkeskin, FIATA President
  • Dr Yap Kwong Weng, CEO Vietnam SuperPort, YCH Singapore
  • Dr Marco Thanh, CEO, SOTRANS Group
  • Dr Nick Vyas, Founding Executive Director, USC Kendrick GSC Institute
  • Dr Robert Yap, Executive Chairman, YCH 

and more to come!


More than just a conference
Experience dynamic sessions, networking opportunities, and an engaging exhibition space – alongside social highlights such as a welcome cocktail, cultural evening, and Gala Dinner.


Fly with Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines is the official airline partner, offering a 15% discount to registered participants. Use code 118TKM25 when booking at turkishairlines.com.

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