HAFFA and CIFA sign renewed MoU to strengthen logistics collaboration

The HAFFA (The Hongkong Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics) and CIFA (China International Freight Forwarders Association) signs a renewed MoU. They signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), effective from August 1, 2025. Signed by HAFFA Chairman Gary Lau and CIFA Secretary-General Cui Jiaguo, the agreement reinforces their ongoing collaboration and sets a strategic framework for advancing member business development through joint activities and a strengthened international logistics alliance.

The renewed MoU upholds existing commitments while introducing new provisions to enhance cross border collaboration. HAFFA and CIFA will jointly organize delegations and host a series of industry engagements including meetings, forums, seminars and conference to foster deeper exchange. Through these initiatives, both associations aim to generate greater business opportunity and strengthen connectivity among their members. 

HAFFA tries to deepen exchanges with mainland enterprises and participate in more industry activities to help members keep pace with industry developments. The cooperation will help Hong Kong’s logistics sector benefit from China’s economic growth. Under the recent MoU, HAFFA and CIFA will set up a cross-boundary communication platform involving shippers, carriers, airports, ports, and members. The platform will promote improvements in technology, regulations, service quality, information, capital, and talent. The first MOU between HAFFA and CIFA came into effect on August 1, 2020, when it was signed by then HAFFA Chairman Brian Wu and then CIFA Vice President and Secretary-General Li Zhimin.