FIATA

FIATA is a nongovernmental membership-based organization representing freight forwarders and logistics providers in some 150 countries. FIATA is recognized as representing the freight forwarding industry by many governmental organizations and private international organizations including the International Air Transport Association. Founded in Vienna, Austria on May 31, 1926, FIATA has created several documents and forms to establish uniform standards for use by freight forwarders worldwide. FIATA is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

A Lufthansa Cargo shipment from Frankfurt (FRA) to Los Angeles (LAX) uses AWB 020-12345678 along with a FIATA Air Waybill (FAWB) document, providing standardized documentation accepted by customs authorities worldwide. An Emirates SkyCargo forwarder shipping electronics from Dubai (DXB) to New York JFK utilizes FIATA's standardized Bill of Lading format with AWB prefix 176, ensuring compliance with international air cargo documentation requirements.

• International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations
• FIATA member

What standardized documents does FIATA provide for air cargo operations?

FIATA provides access to the FIATA Air Waybill (FAWB), which is widely accepted by airlines, customs authorities, and logistics companies worldwide, ensuring compliance with global air cargo standards. FIATA also provides the FIATA Bill of Lading and the Multimodal Transport Document (FBL), which are digitally enabled and widely accepted internationally.

How much does FIATA individual membership cost for freight forwarders?

Individual FIATA membership costs 335 CHF net registration fee plus an annual membership fee of 250 CHF, a one-time entrance fee of 50 CHF, and a courier fee of 35 CHF. All memberships are valid from January 1 until December 31 of each year.