As the game changes, FIATA pledges to step up to lead forwarders into a new age

FIATA is willing to embrace the "new world order" and consider taking a leading position in uniting the fragmented forwarding industry in the face of competitive threats. Last week, ex-DSV executive Steve Walker called on the forwarding association to "become a safe haven for forwarders to discuss a wider new industry strategy", in the face of vertical consolidation by shipping lines, and the attempt to control data via platforms such as TradeLens.

Acting Director General Steve Morris told The Loadstar he was broadly in agreement with Mr Walker. "FIATA is fit for purpose in terms of deliverables for all its members. But there is clearly a new world order coming up, an IT revolution.

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