FIATA and ACAAI are all set to jointly organise FIATA Region Asia-Pacific Field Meeting 2025 from 21 to 24 May in New Delhi. It will provide an opportunity for professionals, forwarders and trade bodies across Asia-Pacific region to engage with global industry leaders and discuss future of supply chain innovation.
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The FIATA Region Asia-Pacific (RAP) Field Meeting is an annual gathering, held globally where logistics experts discuss industry trends, innovations and policy frameworks to shape the global trade future. Being held in India for the first time, the event will bring together experts from across the world to explore and discuss tech in forwarding, emerging trade corridors, economic policies and sustainable logistics.
Jivisha Joshi, Deputy Secretary, DPIIT, Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry, said, “The FIATA RAP meet will benefit industry leaders through enhanced networking opportunities with key stakeholders across the region, access to industry insights and discussions on emerging trends (logistics, sustainability practices, multimodal transportation), promotion of regional collaboration to strengthen Asia-Pacific (APAC) logistics networks and through focused dialogue on addressing local challenges and identifying solutions. Air cargo industry is experiencing rapid growth, driven by e-commerce, pharma, and agricultural exports. It is projected to reach 10 MMT by 2030. This event will highlight the importance of air cargo in India’s logistics sector and provide a platform for leaders to discuss growth opportunities and challenges.”
CK Govil, President, ACAAI, said, “It is an opportunity to exchange ideas, foster innovation and build collaborations. India is rapidly emerging as a logistics hub, a growing economy and a dynamic cargo industry. We believed it is the right time to showcase our capabilities and engage in dialogue with global stakeholders. This event is more than just a meeting—it is a platform to spark transformation. We envision it as a catalyst for regional and global collaboration, knowledge sharing and policy discussions that can shape the air cargo’s future. It is about charting new paths, embracing digitalisation, sustainability and multimodal connectivity, and reinforcing APAC’s role in global trade.”
“The progress made in India will be on show for all our delegates. India is the fulcrum of regional and global trade. The seminar will have 25 speakers covering international and regional issues, sustainability and future engagements. This event should not be missed,” said Samir J Shah, Vice President, ACAAI.
“FIATA as a body doing exceptional work worldwide. It has presence and support from South America, Europe and Asia. Together with ACAAI, it will be helpful for Indian agents to take their issues on a global level. The event will provide a platform to discuss various challenges and their solutions,” M Afzal Malbarwala, MD, Galaxy Freight and past president, ACAAI, said. “FIATA has compartmentalised its members in four regions—Africa, ME, Americas, Europe and APAC. All these regions unite once a year at an annual global event.”
An important aspect of FIATA’s activities for the benefit of its’ members is the FIATA Logistics Institutes that imparts training through FIATA Diploma courses in freight forwarding, thereby preparing the next gen to conduct their business in logistics,” said Keshav Tanna, Director, Links Forwarders.
“The dynamics of the world trade is facing a tectonic shift. APAC region is the inflection point and the timing of this event in India cannot be at a more opportune moment. Exchanging new avenues to ensure the adverse effects of shifting trade imbalances amongst the significant supply chain managers of this region is a “God send” for renewing and readjusting the existing partnerships and forging new alliances for the Indian supply chain. It is the logistics service providers of the 21st century who proactively interact with the export and import trade offering cost-effective-solutions and alternate routing. Today’s India is a serious player in world trade arena,” said J Krishnan, Board of Advisor, ACAAI.
