Freight Forwarders
Freight forwarders are an integral part of a sector that successfully transports goods worth $5.3 trillion every year. We are working for greater efficiency for all partners in this crucial business.
Become an IATA Cargo Agent
Become an IATA Cargo Agent and get industry recognition, in addition to joining the distribution network of IATA member airlines.
> Find out about our cargo agency program
If you are already an IATA agent and need support
Do you have questions related to your accreditation contract, CASS or CASSlink?
Directory of supply chain professionals: CargoLink
CargoLink is an online directory for the cargo supply chain with more than 6,000 freight forwarders, airlines, airports & industry suppliers.
Safety & security
- Safety: Lithium Battery resources
- Consignment Security Declaration
Help shape tomorrow's cargo business
Several programs promote greater efficiency in the air cargo supply chain:
- Transportation of Dangerous goods/hazardous materials, live animals and perishables & pharma
- Join the 6 projects to transform air cargo:
- e-freight
- ONE Record
- Interactive Cargo
- and Cargo Connect
- Freight forwarders, adopt our new eAWBLink industry tool and join the digital cargo community
- Sign up for Cargo iQ
Cargo Intelligence
At IATA, our objective is to help you succeed. When you select IATA, you benefit from our global view and the strategic role we play in the aviation industry. We’ve been the trusted trade association for the world’s airlines for nearly 80 years, but did you know that we support many other key areas of aviation activity such as freight forwarders?
Our comprehensive suite of internationally recognized products and services reflect the changing needs of the aviation industry.
