Industry-built verification and peer-review network is designed to improve transparency and reduce risk across international logistics relationships.
BORDON, UK. September 25th, 2026 – International freight forwarders now have a new resource for researching overseas trading partners with the global launch of Trust A Forwarder (TAF), an independent peer-review and verification platform built by and for the forwarding industry.
The platform responds to a longstanding challenge within international logistics: knowing whether an overseas partner can be relied upon before business is placed with them. TAF combines company verification, professional credentials, and feedback from fellow logistics providers to give forwarders a clearer view of potential counterparties.
International shipping continues to face additional complexity as businesses navigate requirements including the EU’s Import Control System 2 (ICS2), alongside emerging carbon-tracking obligations. TAF provides a centralised source for reviewing operational credentials, statutory licences, and peer-verified performance, including recognised qualifications and accreditations such as FIATA, IATA, AEO, BIFA, and ISO.
“Finding a dependable overseas agent shouldn’t be a game of chance,” said Gary Magee, Director of Trust A Forwarder. “Too many logistics businesses lose time, money, and reputation due to poor communication and broken promises from unvetted third parties. TAF shifts the power back to reputable forwarders, creating a transparent community built on accountability and real operational data.”
Key Platform Features
- 7-Point Peer Reviews: Moves beyond basic 5-star sliders with operational evaluations covering reliability, proactive communication, cargo handling, pricing transparency, and payment settlement speed.
- Centralised Compliance & Accreditations: A dedicated hub to display statutory operating licences and recognised credentials, including FIATA, IATA, AEO, BIFA, and ISO certifications.
- Live Trust Toolkit: Verified members can deploy live website review widgets and email signature badges to prove their vetted standing on commercial quotations and correspondence.
- Pre-Loaded Network Access: More than 1,700 international companies are already indexed, allowing forwarders to immediately claim, verify, and optimise their corporate profiles.
To support business growth and international visibility, TAF provides tiered annual membership options, Approved and Premium, designed for forwarders aiming to secure regional territory dominance, enhance digital credibility, and capture high-intent B2B routing tenders.
Logistics professionals and independent forwarding companies can locate their company listing, select a membership tier, and explore the directory at www.trust-a-forwarder.com.
