Dear Friends and Colleagues,
I am delighted to welcome you to the 2026 FIATA World Congress, taking place from 6 to 9 October 2026 in Milan, Italy.
This year carries a meaning that goes beyond any single event. We are celebrating 100 years of FIATA — a century of freight forwarders coming together, building standards, forging partnerships, and shaping the industry we are all part of today. That is something worth marking. Milan needs no introduction as a city shaped by trade, and it is a privilege to bring the FIATA community here for this milestone. We are grateful to FEDESPEDI for their dedication to curating a Congress that does justice to this milestone, and to the vibrant logistics community they represent.
Our industry is going through a period of real change. Geopolitical uncertainty is disrupting established trade routes, new technologies are transforming how freight is managed and tracked, and sustainability is moving from a commitment on paper to an operational reality. Customers and regulators alike are raising the bar. The World Congress will be a place to engage with these pressures directly, to hear different perspectives, and to come away with practical ideas and renewed energy.
Just as important will be the conversations that happen away from the main stage. Some of the most valuable connections in our industry are made at events like this one, and I have no doubt Milan will be no different.
As we look ahead to this centenary celebration, I am proud of what our community has built and excited about the conversations that await us. I look forward to seeing you in Milan and to celebrating this milestone together.
Yours sincerely,
Prof Dr Thomas Sim
FIATA President
FIATA 2026 will bring together industry leaders, experts, and professionals from across the globe to discuss the most pressing challenges and opportunities in freight forwarding and logistics. The congress will feature high-level panels, interactive workshops, networking sessions and an extensive exhibition area. With a rich programme and a strong international presence, FIATA 2026 is the place to be for anyone looking to stay ahead in the world of logistics.
Empowering reflects the drive to equip professionals, companies, and institutions with the tools, knowledge, and networks to lead change. From digitalization and big data to sustainability and innovative business models, the congress aims to provide actionable insights that strengthen the role of logistics as a backbone of global trade.
Global Logistics highlights the scope of FIATA’s mission and the universality of the challenges and opportunities we face. Milano, with its strategic position, world-class infrastructure, and role as Southern Europe’s leading air freight hub, is the perfect stage to address these topics at a global level.
In short, this motto expresses a commitment: to empower individuals and organizations to embrace the global dimension of logistics, and to do it together, as a community united by the common goal of shaping the future of trade.
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