Ghana’s Stephen Adjokatcher elected Vice President of global freight forwarders body
The President of the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF), Stephen Adjokatcher, has been elected Vice President of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA), the global body for freight forwarders.
The election took place at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi, Vietnam, during the FIATA World Congress 2025, held from October 6-10, 2025.
In a tightly contested election involving 13 other candidates, Mr Adjokatcher emerged victorious. Other countries that fielded candidates for the vice presidency included India, Italy, Colombia, Vietnam, Morocco, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Iran, Chinese Taipei, and Egypt.
Remarks
In his acceptance remarks, Mr Adjokatcher expressed gratitude to the newly elected President, Thomas Sim of Singapore, and the Director-General of FIATA, Mr Stephane Graber, for the confidence placed in him by FIATA’s member associations. He reaffirmed his commitment to addressing the pressing challenges confronting the global logistics and transport sector.
“The world is experiencing rapid changes in supply chain dynamics, digitalisation, and sustainability expectations. As Vice President, I am dedicated to collaborating with stakeholders worldwide to develop practical, future-oriented solutions,” he stated.
He added, “Together, we must ensure that the freight forwarding industry stays resilient, efficient, and inclusive amid global disruptions.”
Even before his election, Mr Adjokatcher had initiated measures aimed at connecting the Togolese Association, Union Professionnel des Agrés en Douane du Togo (UPRAD TOGO), with FIATA. This has enabled Togolese freight forwarders to access the benefits of the global organisation.
Profile
An astute freight forwarder with several decades of experience, Mr Adjokatcher is also the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Santa Shipping Company.
The 2025 FIATA World Congress, held under the theme Green and Resilient Logistics, brought together more than 1,000 leaders in the logistics and transport sectors from 100 countries across the world.
Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the congress after his election, Mr Adjokatcher expressed gratitude to the delegates for the confidence reposed in him, promising to perform his duties diligently and to the best of his ability.
He also thanked his colleagues from GIFF who accompanied him to the congress for their support, which contributed to his victory.
FIATA
For almost 100 years, FIATA has convened industry leaders and innovators in logistics at its flagship FIATA World Congress (FWC) to discuss challenges and trends, share perspectives from top industry leaders, and network with supply chain actors from across the world.
The annual event, held around September and October, typically attracts between 700 and 1,000 participants from logistics, transport, and cargo industries, as well as institutional representatives and other observers.