FIATA2022

Logistics is the backbone of domestic and international trade in the age of globalization.
The logistics sector has served as a key enabler of production and efficient distribution of goods and services, connecting industries and businesses across the world.
However, the recent COVID-19 pandemic has triggered significant changes in the global economy, with the logistics industry being no exception.
The industry is now facing many pandemic-induced challenges, including global supply chain disruptions, reduced operational efficiency of airports and ports, and freight rate hikes.
But, as every incident has both negative and positive aspects, the pandemic has brought some positive changes to the logistics industry, including the rise of contactless ecomony and cross-border e-commerce, accelerated digital transformation, and progress in the development of new logistics modes such as self-driving trucks and drones.
All of these changes call for a greater degree of cooperation among all actors in global supply chains in order to be better prepared for the post-pandemic era.

The 2022 FIATA World Congress is being held at the most opportune time to discuss the future of logistics.
The Congress has served as a venue where global logistics and freight forwarding companies explore new strategies to navigate through an ever-changing global trade environment and promote cooperation.
As the head of the Ministry in charge of Korea’s logistics sector, I am deeply honored and delighted to host the FIATA World Congress in the international port city of Busan this year.

The Republic of Korea is the 8th largest trading nation in the world with its trade volume reaching 1.2 trillion USD last year.
Korea has expanded its global network of trade agreements with diverse countries, and is now utilizing the network to advance cross-border e-commerce and pioneer new markets such as cold-chain logistics.
Korea has been actively involved in the global efforts to reduce green house gas emissions and promote carbon-neutral logistics as a responsible member of the global community.

The 2022 FIATA World Congress will provide a great opportunity for the international logistics community to further advance such global and regional cooperation efforts.
The Korean government, including the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Busan Metropolitan City, will do our utmost for the success of the 2022 FIATA World Congress.


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Title 2022 FIATA World Congress

Date 11-16 September 2022

Venue BEXCO, Busan, Republic of Korea

Theme Uniting for Global Solutions

Hosted by International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA)

Organized by
Korea International Freight Forwarders Association (KIFFA)
Supported by
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries
Busan Metropolitan City

Sponsored by
EUNSAN SHIPPING AIRCARGO CO., LTD
Korea Shipowners’ Association
Busan Port Authority
Ulsan Port Authority
Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority
Korea Maritime Institute
Hana Bank
Incheon International Airport
TT Club
Korea Tourism Organization
Busan Tourism Organization

Official Carrier
Korean Air

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