The Oxford English Dictionary defines logistics as "the branch of military science relating to procuring, maintaining and transporting material, personnel and facilities". However, the New Oxford American Dictionary, leaving the military perspective aside, defines logistics as "the detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies" and the Oxford Dictionary on-line defines it as "the detailed organisation and implementation of a complex operation". As … [Read more...] about Changing logistics – freight forwarders evolve with trade
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FIATA continues its membership growth adding 38 in March
The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) has announced 38 new members in March. "This reconfirms the trend that has been witnessed in recent months where FIATA is joined by a considerable number of new individual members every week,” the Geneva-based organisation said. The 38 new member are from 22 countries from all four FIATA regions, with the largest number joining from the UK. From the Asian region one new member joined from China, three from India and one … [Read more...] about FIATA continues its membership growth adding 38 in March
101 new members for FIATA
The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) attracted 101 new members - a record number - in December 2015, 62 of which came from Argentina. "We are so happy to be welcoming these new members and thank them for joining from all corners of the globe,” said the FIATA secretariat in a statement. FIATA treasurer Jean-Claude Delen, from Belgium, echoed the secretariat’s enthusiasm by saying: “I am not surprised that so many members want to join FIATA. For many years … [Read more...] about 101 new members for FIATA
Carriers, forwarders set to embark on a new relationship
The long and often fractious relationship between the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) is set to turn over a new leaf after nearly three years of intensive discussions, although sticking points – like issues relating to CASS settlement system – remain. These talks have revolved around the fundamental issue of the need to evolve and clarify what has been the historical role of freight forwarders … [Read more...] about Carriers, forwarders set to embark on a new relationship
Regional young freight forwarders announced by FIATA
FIATA has announced the Regional winners of its Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year Award. Sponsored by the TT Club, the annual award seeks to identify, recognise and encourage young talent throughout the freight forwarding community around the world. The four regional finalists, selected this year from among 16 entries representing national forwarding associations are: Region Africa/Middle East Ms Daniella Smal, Zambia Region Americas Mr Kaya Karakaya, … [Read more...] about Regional young freight forwarders announced by FIATA
FIATA weighs in on logistics at IAEG-SDG meeting
New York was the focal point for the first meeting held by the Inter-Agency and Expert Group on the Sustainable Development Goal Indicators (IAEG-SDGs). Member States engaged in deep talks to find solutions for linking global indicators to a set of national indicators while maintaining the global nature of the SDGs. FIATA was there to weigh in on the concept of logistics connectivity. FIATA had previously discussed the significance of logistics connectivity in the indicator framework … [Read more...] about FIATA weighs in on logistics at IAEG-SDG meeting
