International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA), the world’s largest logistics organization, has chosen Ethiopia to host the FIATA World Congress in the new century, the largest event in the industry, after many unsuccessful attempts.
Addis Ababa has been chosen to host the 64th FIATA World Congress for 2027 by the congress that convened in Panama City last week for the 61st FIATA World Congress.
According to FIATA’s official release on the city’s selection, “the FIATA World Congress will take place in the vibrant Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa, marking the turn of a new century in FIATA’s history.”
The president of the Ethiopian Freight Forwarders and Shipping Agents Association (EFFSAA), which is a part of FIATA and in charge of organizing the congress, Dawit Woubishet, remembered that his organization had made attempts in the previous several years to secure the right to hold the major international logistics event.
Attending the convention in Panama City, Panama, Dawit stated that, “at the end of the day we have got to host the next century event in Addis Ababa,” despite the Ethiopian association’s repeated efforts over the previous four years to organize the event.
“African logisticians will use the opportunity to show their case, not just for Ethiopia,” he declared.
While returning to Ethiopia following his attendance in Panama, he told Capital from Washington, DC, “I have met African representatives at the congress who expressed their desire to amplify African presence at the congress.”
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