Cross-border Research Association, CBRA, formally established in Lausanne, Switzerland in 2005, is an independent research institute focusing on advanced supply chain security, crime prevention, risk management, trade…
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is an international legally-binding agreement among States with a membership of 181 States-Parties (as of July 2015). Its mission is to “conserve…
Based in Geneva, near the headquarters of the World Trade Organization (WTO), the Advisory Centre on WTO Law (ACWL) advises its developing country Members and least-developed countries (LDCs) on all issues relating to WTO law.
The IRU is the world road transport organisation, which upholds the interests of road transport operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide.
FIATA, in French "Fédération Internationale des Associations de Transitaires et Assimilés", in English "International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations", in German "Internationale Föderation der Spediteurorganisationen", was founded…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), is the trade association of the world’s international airline industry. From 57 founding members in 1945, IATA now represents some 300 airlines in 120 countries. Carrying 83%…
The three members of the Global Express Association (DHL Express, FedEx Express -‐ which includes TNT -‐ and UPS) support an ambitious implementation of the WTO’s Trade Facilitation Agreement, as they are convinced it can bring significant…
Within the United Nations, the UNECE serves as the focal point for the development of UN recommendations and standards in trade facilitation and electronic business. These recommendations and…