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In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, it is increasingly commonplace for logistics providers to conduct agreements of contracts, partly or wholly by electronic or digital means. FIATA have prepared this best practices document to address the relevant point of whether digital contracts are valid, binding and enforceable. It takes into account various practices around the world from a global perspective, with Canada being added as an appendix at the end.

A Freight Broker – Carrier Service Agreement is an important document for establishing clear expectations and responsibilities between the parties, ensuring a smooth and lawful operation within the logistics and transportation industry. The CIFFA document is a legal agreement outlining the specific terms and conditions of the working relationship between the carrier and freight broker.

A House Bill of Lading (HBL) is a BOL created by an Ocean Transport Intermediary (OTI), such as a freight forwarder or non-vessel operating company (NVOCC), and is issued to the supplier once the cargo has been received.  The HBL is an essential document in shipping, as it’s the formal acknowledgment of the receipt of goods being shipped.

The CIFFA Credit Application is a standard form that can be used to extend payment privileges to a member’s client.

The CIFFA Non-negotiable Bill of Lading (BOL) remains one of the most fundamental and important shipping documents. It is evidence of a contract between the shipper and the carrier and acts as a receipt that the carrier has accepted the shipment in good order.

To demonstrate our continued engagement with the UN Global Compact, CIFFA must submit a Communication Of Engagement every two years, which discloses specific activities taken to support the key principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption.