Geneva, Switzerland, 1 April 2026 - FIATA has published the Practical Guide to the Electronic FIATA Multimodal Bill of Lading (eFBL), a comprehensive resource designed to help stakeholders across the global supply chain understand, adopt, and trust the eFBL as a legally robust and fully interoperable digital alternative to the traditional paper bill of lading. The guide reflects FIATA’s commitment to supporting its Members worldwide by providing clear, actionable guidance that enables freight forwarders to adopt digital trade solutions with confidence, consistency, and legal certainty.
The eFBL is the digital equivalent of the globally recognised negotiable FIATA Multimodal Transport Bill of Lading (FBL) – first established in 1968 and compliant with the United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD)/International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Rules and the UCP 600. The guide explains how this long standing, trusted instrument can be used safely and effectively in electronic form, while remaining fully aligned with established commercial practices. (....)