Building bridges in freight forwarding for South – East Europe since 1996
A Coordination Committee of Southeast European Associations of Freight Forwarders and Logistics Operators was established in 1996 for an unlimited period to tackle the issues related to the accession process to the EU and the adoption of acquis communautaire for all countries in the Balkan region.
The South – East European Freight Forwarders (SEEFF) Congress, held every two years, is the premier regional forum dedicated to the freight forwarding, transport, and logistics industry.
It brings together professionals, industry leaders, policymakers, and service providers from across South – Eastern Europe and beyond, fostering dialogue, cooperation and innovation.
The SEEFF Congress is a regional forum, which first major purposes were:
The congress gathers:
Representatives of national and international associations
Freight forwarding companies and logistics providers
Transport operators (road, rail, air, sea)
Policymakers and regulators
Academia and training institutions
Technology providers and innovators
History of the SEEFF Congress
Since its first edition, the SEEFF Congress has become a benchmark event for the freight forwarding community in the region.
Each year, it has offered a unique opportunity to showcase developments in the industry, exchange perspectives, and reinforce professional standards.
1996
I Balkan Congress – Greece
1997
II Balkan Congress – Thessaloniki, Greece
1998
III Balkan Congress – Istanbul, Turkey
2000
IV Balkan Congress – Sofia, Bulgaria
2001
V Balkan Congress – Bucharest, Romania
2003
VI Balkan Congress – Chisinau, Moldova
2005
VII Balkan Congress – Sofia, Bulgaria
2007
VIII Balkan Congress – Belgrade, Serbia
2009
IX Congress of SEEFF – Ohrid, Macedonia
2011
X Congress of SEEFF – Istanbul, Turkey
2013
XI Congress of SEEFF – Athens, Greece
2016
XIІ Congress of SEEFF – Odessa, Ukraine
2018
XIІI Congress of SEEFF – Portorož, Slovenia
2022
XIV Congress of SEEFF – Sofia, Bulgaria
2024
XV Congress of SEEFF – Belgrade, Serbia
2026
XVI Congress of SEEFF – Bucharest, Romania
SEEFF x FIATA REU 2026 – Bucharest
In 2026, the SEEFF Congress reaches a new milestone as it joins forces with FIATA, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations.
Hosted in Bucharest, Romania, this edition will bring an even broader international perspective, connecting South – Eastern Europe with the global logistics network.
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