Quick Takeaways from the SEEFF - FIATA Congress 2026

Honoured to have attended the SEEFF - FIATA Congress 2026 in Bucharest for two days of strategic knowledge-sharing to empower the freight forwarding community in South-Eastern Europe. The industry leaders and experts present made one thing clear: adapting to the new global logistics landscape is no longer optional. Urgent Industry Shifts: Digitalization & Regulations: Shifting from paperwork to integrated data systems like eFTI to turn compliance into a competitive advantage. Sustainability& Costs: Navigating the realities of the Green Deal, carbon taxes, and building resilient multimodal logistics. Risk & Compliance: Combating supply chain fraud, cargo theft, and managing geopolitical uncertainty. The Highlight of the Gala Dinner: A Legacy Honoured The emotional climax of the event came during the evening gala. Mr. Marius Cae, one of the founders and the President of USER, was surprised with a special award celebrating a lifetime dedicated to building the Romanian freight forwarding sector. The Human Element: Communication is Your Strongest Risk Tool Among all the high-level discussions on infrastructure, one operational pillar remains critical: seamless, cross-border communication. When regulations change or supply chains face disruptions, your team’s ability to handle transport documents, customs checks, or intense B2B negotiations in foreign languages directly protects your profitability. Speak the Language of Success with Andreea Berkhout Academy! At Andreea Berkhout Academy, we bridge this gap with practical foreign language courses designed specifically for transport and logistics professionals—including dispatchers, drivers, and transport managers. Targeted Focus: Real field simulations covering customs,B2B negotiations,and traffic communication. Core Languages: Practical programs in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Romanian, Russian Flexible Training: Efficient online sessions on Zoom tailored to tight logistics schedules. Visit www.andreeaberkhout.com to schedule a free language assessment for your team today. Proud to connect with the organizations driving this event!