The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) announced the official launch of the FIATA Container Packing mobile application, now available for download on both Android and Apple devices. This innovative digital tool marks a significant step in FIATA’s commitment to promoting safer and more efficient logistics operations worldwide, providing freight forwarders, loaders, and logistics professionals with instant access to best practice guidance for safe and compliant container packing.
The FIATA Container Packing app translates complex safety standards into an accessible, mobile-friendly format, empowering users with practical advice whether they are in the warehouse, at a loading site, or on the go. Designed to enhance operational safety and reduce risks throughout the global supply chain, the app offers a suite of invaluable features:
- Step-by-step container packing guidance: Clear and concise instructions to ensure correct packing procedures.
- Downloadable visual checklists: Practical checklists for key safety recommendations, ensuring thorough compliance.
- Practical tools to reduce risks and ensure compliance: Resources to mitigate potential hazards and adhere to international standards.
Mr. Tej Contractor, Chair of the FIATA Advisory Body on Information Technology, emphasized the app’s critical role: “This app equips our industry with the essential knowledge to ensure cargo is packed safely, protecting not only the goods, but also the people handling them. By placing global best practices directly into the hands of freight forwarders, loaders, and warehouse teams, it promotes standardisation and enhances safety in container packing worldwide.”
Dr. Stéphane Graber, FIATA Director General, further highlighted the app’s strategic importance: “This app represents a major leap forward in making safety and compliance easier to manage for those working in the logistics and transportation sectors. By digitalising critical packing guidelines, FIATA is helping to reduce risks, improve efficiency, and ensure that the global supply chain operates more safely and smoothly.”
The launch of the FIATA Container Packing app underscores FIATA’s broader push for digitalisation within the logistics industry, aiming to streamline operations, reduce human error, and foster a culture of safety.
FIATA encourages all freight forwarders, shippers, and logistics stakeholders to explore and download the FIATA Container Packing app today, available via the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
