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What does FIATA stand for?

The French acronym FIATA stands for Fédération Internationale des Associations de Transitaires et Assimilés. However, its full English name is International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FFA).

FIATA is a non-governmental organization that was established in 1926. It represents freight forwarding and logistics companies all around the world. Basically, FIATA generates paperwork and forms for developing a common freight forwarding standard around the world.


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