On 21 October 2025, FIATA took part online in the Tomorrow’s Freight Transport Conference, jointly organised by the eFTI4EU and eFTI4ALL projects and held at the German Federal Ministry of Transport in Berlin. The event focused on the implementation of the electronic Freight Transport Information (eFTI) Regulation and brought together transport companies, digital solution providers, Member State authorities, European Union representatives, and other industry stakeholders.
The eFTI framework provides a common European Union legal basis for electronic exchange of freight-transport information. Once the regulation is fully implemented, authorities will be required to accept submissions via certified platforms, using harmonised data sets and standardised verification procedures. Several pilot programs are already in place, some of which were highlighted during the conference, including cross-border interoperability tests, digital management of dangerous goods documentation, and multi-country short-sea operations, demonstrating growing readiness among authorities and service providers.
Further information on the ongoing pilots can be found here.
The European Commission has outlined the expected timeline for eFTI implementation:
FIATA will continue following the evolution of the eFTI framework closely, ensuring that freight forwarders are informed and prepared to adapt to a more efficient and digitally enabled freight ecosystem.
For FIATA Members, this transition represents an important opportunity. While use will remain voluntary, early understanding will help freight forwarders adapt systems and processes for a more efficient, harmonised, and digitally enabled supply chain.
FIATA Members seeking guidance are invited to contact digital@fiata.org.
This article courtesy of the FIATA E-Flash Newsletter.
