# International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> When a freight forwarder steps into cross-border business, FIATA – the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations – is the body whose standards shape their daily work.

When a freight forwarder steps into cross-border business, FIATA – the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations – is the body whose standards shape their daily work. Founded in 1926, FIATA represents more than 370,000 forwarding companies across over 150 countries. It is best known for its globally accepted transport documents: the FBL (FIATA Multimodal Transport Bill of Lading) and the FCR (Forwarder's Certificate of Receipt) are routine instruments in international freight transactions. Beyond documents, FIATA drafts liability frameworks and model trading conditions that bring legal certainty to cross-border freight contracts. The federation works closely with UN bodies, the WCO, and IATA to ensure forwarder interests are reflected in international trade rules. It also runs widely recognised training and certification programmes for logistics professionals.

**Source:** [https://fiata.org](https://fiata.org)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 124 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://fiata.org |

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