Polish International Freight Forwardes Association

What Polish International Freight Forwardes Association does

Polska Izba Spedycji i Logistyki (PISiL), doing business as the Polish International Freight Forwarders Association, is a private non-profit industry chamber for Poland's TSL (Transport, Spedycja, Logistyka) sector. Founded in 2001 and headquartered at ul. Świętojańska 3/2 in Gdynia, the association operates with a 16-person staff and represents freight forwarding, transport, logistics, and customs agency companies before public administration, scientific institutions, and supply-chain stakeholders. PISiL is a full member of FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations) and CLECAT (European Association for Forwarding, Transport, Logistics and Customs Services), giving it standing to issue internationally recognized FIATA diplomas and participate in EU-level coordination groups such as the Electronic Customs Coordination Group.

PISiL's core products are professional training programs, industry conferences, and member services. Training is delivered through classroom sessions at its Gdynia headquarters, an online e-learning platform (pisil.cfolks.pl), and webinars via Microsoft Teams, covering a FIATA-approved diploma course, an online freight forwarding course, ADR (road) and IMDG Code (sea) dangerous goods training, AEOF/AEOS customs security standards, maritime freight law, and road carrier liability. Conferences include the annual Kongres Spedytorów (Freight Forwarders Congress, 25th edition in 2025 in Toruń) and the Konferencja Noworoczna (New Year Conference). Supporting products include a member portal (panel.pisil.pl) for applications, patronage requests, and competition entries, an online store (sklep) for training materials, and recurring professional competitions (Spedytor Roku since 2001, Młody Spedytor Roku since 2018).

The business model is a hybrid chamber + training + events structure. Revenue is generated from annual membership fees paid by TSL companies, training and certification course fees (with discounted member pricing and non-member surcharges, e.g., FIATA course at PLN 7,360 + VAT for members vs. PLN 9,040 + VAT for non-members), and conference attendance fees (e.g., PLN 790 + VAT per non-member attendee at the New Year Conference, with two free seats per member company). Distribution is single-country/domestic, executed through direct member engagement, the Gdynia training facility, online platforms, and outbound communications such as newsletters and expert media interviews conducted by the association's Secretary, Juliusz Skurewicz.

Name

Polish International Freight Forwardes Association

Legal name

Polska Izba Spedycji i Logistyki

Website

https://pisil.pl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Polska Izba Spedycji i Logistyki (PISiL) is a Polish non-profit industry chamber founded in 2001 that represents freight forwarding, transport, and logistics companies. It delivers FIATA-approved training, annual congresses, and regulatory advocacy from its Gdynia headquarters.

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Product category

Industry Association Services

NAICS

Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services (541614)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Duty & Tax Management (Duty Drawback, Refunds, Bonded/FTZ Support) (TLACAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

In-Transit & Special Regimes Processing (Transit, TIR/ATA Carnet, Temporary Import/Export) (TLACAFAJ)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding association
• Logistics industry advocacy
• Professional certification training
• Customs compliance training
• TSL sector representation

Headquarters

HQ city

Gdynia

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from freight forwarding, transport, and logistics companies operating in Poland's TSL sector.
2. Training and Professional Development: Revenue from organizing professional courses including FIATA-approved programs, freight forwarding courses, customs training, and dangerous goods handling certifications (ADR, IMDG Code).
3. Events and Conferences: Revenue from organizing the Annual Freight Forwarders Congress, New Year Conference, and other industry events including networking dinners and gala ceremonies.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Polska Izba Spedycji i Logistyki (PISiL) is a non-profit industry association representing freight forwarding, transport, and logistics companies in Poland's TSL sector. It provides FIATA-approved professional certification courses, customs and dangerous goods training, an annual Congress of Freight Forwarders, a New Year Conference, and online platforms for member services, while advocating members' interests before government bodies such as KAS and the Ministry of Infrastructure.

Product overview

PISiL (Polska Izba Spedycji i Logistyki) is an industry association for the TSL (transport, spedycja/shipping, logistics) sector in Poland, providing a portfolio of professional services including training programs, conferences, online platforms, and professional competitions. Its core offerings consist of FIATA-approved and freight forwarding certification courses (delivered via its e-learning platform and Microsoft Teams), the annual Congress of Freight Forwarders (Kongres Spedytorów) and New Year Conference, an online forms platform for member services, and professional competitions such as Spedytor Roku and Młody Spedytor Roku. The association also operates an online store for training materials and books. These services are designed to support professional development, networking, and standards in Poland's freight forwarding and logistics industry.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPISiL is a full member of FIATA. The association offers FIATA-approved training programs and issues international FIATA diplomas to professionals. PISiL participates in FIATA elections and governance, including voting in the FIATA Congress. Thomas Sim (SLA Singapore) was elected FIATA President in 2025, succeeding Turgut Erkeskin (UTIKD, Turkey).
• CLECAT (European Association for Forwarding, Transport, Logistics and Customs Services)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPISiL is a member of CLECAT. The association participates in CLECAT activities including the Electronic Customs Coordination Group (ECCG) meetings and shares CLECAT guidance with members on cargo theft prevention, EUDR regulations, and customs matters.
• Polish Daily Gazette (Dziennik Gazeta Prawna)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPISiL provided institutional patronage for the 31st TSL Ranking organized by DGP in cooperation with the Warsaw School of Economics. PISiL representatives participated in the awards ceremony.
• SGH Warsaw School of EconomicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for the TSL Ranking organized by Dziennik Gazeta Prawna. Represented by Prof. Halina Brdulak. Jointly organizes industry rankings and conferences.
• Scania PolskaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint organization of EMS 25.25m truck convoy demonstration at Modlin. PISiL and Scania Polska co-hosted the event to demonstrate extended length vehicle capabilities and address road transport efficiency.
• Baltic Hub (Gdańsk)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPISiL is engaged with Baltic Hub on matters affecting Polish transport and logistics, including mediating in disputes between carriers and port operators.
• Ministry of Infrastructure (Poland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPISiL maintains regular dialogue with the Ministry of Infrastructure on road transport policy, tachograph subsidies, EMS pilot programs, and transport legislation.
• KAS - National Revenue Administration (Krajowa Administracja Skarbowa)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPISiL formally appeals to KAS on behalf of members regarding customs procedures, transit operations, F-gas Portal requirements, and carrier liability issues.
• Insurance TSL (ubezpieczeniatsl.pl)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured as cooperating partner on PISiL website with logo display.
• Omega Broker (omegabroker.pl)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured as cooperating partner on PISiL website with logo display.
• TruckTech Warsaw Expo (trucktech.warsawexpo.eu)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured as cooperating partner on PISiL website with logo display.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• DSLV (Deutscher Speditions- und Logistikverband): Germany's national freight forwarding and logistics association. DSLV is comparable as a national association in Europe's largest logistics market, providing a regional benchmark for advocacy scope, training catalog breadth, and member service depth that PISiL operates within in Poland.
• BVL (Bundesvereinigung Logistik): Germany's leading logistics network and academic association. BVL complements DSLV with broader supply chain and academic engagement, and is thematically relevant as a logistics-focused association operating adjacent to but distinct from pure freight forwarding bodies like PISiL.

Direct peers

• NCBFAA (National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America): The US national association representing customs brokers and freight forwarders. NCBFAA is comparable in mission — advocacy, education, and member services for the customs/freight forwarding industry — and provides a large-market benchmark for national association scale and programming.
• UTIKAD (Association of International Forwarding and Logistics Service Providers, Turkey): Turkey's national freight forwarding and logistics association, explicitly referenced in PISiL's data through the recent FIATA presidency transition. UTIKAD is a near-analogue in the regional freight forwarding association landscape, with comparable training, advocacy, and FIATA-aligned programming.
• BIFA (British International Freight Association): The UK national trade association for international freight services and customs clearance, offering training, advocacy, and member services. BIFA is the closest functional analogue to PISiL operating in a different national market, with similar training, FIATA-aligned credentials, and government engagement models.
• SLA (Singapore Logistics Association): Singapore's national trade association for the logistics industry, also referenced via the 2025 FIATA presidency election (Thomas Sim, SLA Singapore). SLA is comparable as a national freight/logistics association delivering training, advocacy, and international member services in a major logistics hub.

Broad incumbents

• CLECAT (European Association for Forwarding, Transport, Logistics and Customs Services): The pan-European umbrella body of which PISiL is a member. CLECAT operates at the supranational level, coordinating policy positions across national associations including through the Electronic Customs Coordination Group, providing broader context for PISiL's national advocacy work.
• FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations): The global federation of freight forwarders associations and the issuer of the FIATA Diploma that PISiL delivers. As PISiL's international parent body, FIATA sets credentialing standards and could be considered an incumbent in the same training/advocacy space at global scale.

Others

• Polish Maritime Chamber of Commerce: A Polish industry chamber focused on maritime and port-related commerce. Given PISiL's engagement with Baltic Hub and Polish port logistics, this chamber is thematically adjacent as another national industry body serving overlapping Polish logistics stakeholders.
• GS1 Poland: Poland's national GS1 organization providing supply chain standards, barcoding, and traceability services. GS1 Poland is an adjacent standards and ecosystem player in the Polish logistics industry, relevant as a comparator for industry-body service models rather than direct competition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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