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SFC, FIATA join forces to decarbonize global logistics

Smart Freight Centre (SFC), a global non-profit organization dedicated to reducing climate impacts in the freight sector, has partnered with FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations—an influential voice in global freight forwarding and logistics representing over 40,000 logistics companies across 150 regions.

“As the global voice of freight logistics, FIATA is committed to leading the logistics industry towards more sustainable practices. This partnership with SFC is a...

https://container-news.com/sfc-fiata-join-forces-to-decarbonize-global-logistics/

CARGO Integrity Group Updated IMO/ILO/UNECE Code

THE CARGO Integrity Group has updated its Quick Guide to the IMO/ILO/UNECE Code of Practice for Packing of Cargo Transport Units (CTU Code), says an article published on The DCN.

Accurately declaring details

The group of seven industry organisations produced the guide two years ago.

It is designed to help those responsible for packing containers and accurately declaring details of their contents to abide by the often-complex regulations contained in the voluminous CTU Code itself.

Secure transport

Th...

https://mfame.guru/cargo-integrity-group-updated-imo-ilo-unece-code/

CARGO Integrity Group Updated IMO/ILO/UNECE Code

THE CARGO Integrity Group has updated its Quick Guide to the IMO/ILO/UNECE Code of Practice for Packing of Cargo Transport Units (CTU Code), says an article published on The DCN.

Accurately declaring details

The group of seven industry organisations produced the guide two years ago.

It is designed to help those responsible for packing containers and accurately declaring details of their contents to abide by the often-complex regulations contained in the voluminous CTU Code itself.

Secure transport

Th...

https://mfame.guru/cargo-integrity-group-updated-imo-ilo-unece-code/

DCSA, BIMCO, FIATA, ICC and SWIFT form Future International Trade Alliance and sign MoU to standardise digitalisation of trade

Graphic: digital trade concept. Graphic: component images Kookay and Gerd Altmann via Pixabay. Montage: Shipping Australia.

By the Digital Container Shipping Association

Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA), a neutral, non-profit group established to further digitalisation of container shipping technology standards, in conjunction with its nine member carriers, today announced the formation of the Future International Trade (FIT) Alliance with the signing of a memorandum of...

https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/dcsa-bimco-fiata-icc-and-swift-form-future-international-trade-alliance-and-sign-mou-to-standardise-digitalisation-of-trade/

DCSA, BIMCO, FIATA, ICC and SWIFT join forces to accelerate international trade digitalisation

Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA), Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO), International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), and Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to form the Future International Trade (FIT) Alliance aiming to standardise the digitalisation of international trade.

The FIT Alliance partners will work together to...

https://container-news.com/dcsa-bimco-fiata-icc-and-swift-join-forces-to-accelerate-international-trade-digitalisation/

2021 carrier bonanza could presage a crash of the ocean titans in 2022

Reading supply chain industry tea leaves has become near-impossible over the past couple of years. Nonetheless, the first missive from Fiata this year contains some notably spikey wording, which suggests 2022 will see increasing opposition to the growing influence of cash-rich box shipping lines outside their core business.
Newton’s third law of motion contends that, when two bodies interact they apply an equal force to each other, but in opposite directions. …

The post 2021 carrier bonanza...

https://theloadstar.com/2021-carrier-bonanza-could-presage-a-crash-of-the-ocean-titans-in-2022/

Bifa’s Robert Keen to become new secretary general of Fiata

Robert Keen, the popular and outspoken director general of the UK’s forwarding association, Bifa, is to become secretary general of the new-look Fiata presidency.
In addition, two members of the Bifa board have also been confirmed as chairs of Fiata institutes.
Mr Keen, a forwarder since 1970, became an executive director of Bifa in 2009, rising to director general in 2014. He has worked with Fiata for several years, as chair of …

The post Bifa’s Robert Keen to become new secretary general of...

https://theloadstar.com/bifas-robert-keen-to-become-new-secretary-general-of-fiata/

Regional winners of the Young International Freight Forwarders of the Year award revealed

Regional winners of the Young International Freight Forwarders of the Year award revealed

Geneva/London, 10 August 2021 – FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations and TT Club, international freight transport insurer, reveal this year’s regional winners of the Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year Award (YIFFYA).

The 2021 regional winners are:

  • Region Europe: Glauc Fornes Gil, FETEIA, Spain

Dissertation: More than just a freight broker

  • Region Africa and Middle...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/08/10/regional-winners-of-the-young-international-freight-forwarders-of-the-year-award-revealed/

FIATA and ICHCA continue their collaboration

FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations and the International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

The agreement facilitates close coordination between the two organisations to help them pursue their respective organizational goals and further mutual understanding, according to a statement.

Additionally, the MoU is expected to create the framework for cooperation that will enable both shipping industry...

https://container-news.com/fiata-and-ichca-continue-their-collaboration/

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