Ethiopia Officially Receives the FIATA Talking Stick for the 2027 FIATA World Congress
Ethiopia has officially received the FIATA Talking Stick, marking its role as the host for the 2027 FIATA World Congress in Addis Ababa. The event is expected to highlight Ethiopia's growing logistics sector and its strategic importance as a trade gateway to Africa.
Why it matters
Hosting major international logistics conferences can significantly boost a country's profile and investment potential in global trade infrastructure.
Milan, Italy – 8 October 2026
The Ethiopian Freight Forwarders and Shipping Agents Association (EFFSAA) is pleased to announce that Ethiopia has officially received the FIATA Talking Stick from Italy, symbolizing the formal handover of hosting responsibility for the 101st FIATA World Congress, to be held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in 2027.
The symbolic handover took place during the 2026 FIATA World Congress in Milan, Italy, the centenary edition of FIATA. EFFSAA was represented at the handover ceremony by its president, Dr. Dawit Wubishet, who formally received the FIATA Talking Stick on behalf of Ethiopia and EFFSAA. The handover marks an important milestone in Ethiopia’s preparations to welcome the global freight forwarding and logistics community to Addis Ababa.
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