TAF combines peer reviews, company credentials, and verification tools to address trust and counterparty challenges in international logistics.
BORDON, UK. September 25th, 2026 – A new digital platform is giving freight forwarders a dedicated way to research, verify, and assess international logistics partners. Trust A Forwarder (TAF) has officially launched worldwide, providing an independent directory and peer-review network created specifically for the forwarding community.
TAF brings together information that can help logistics companies assess potential overseas partners before entering into commercial relationships. Its verification network is designed to address issues including unreliable counterparties, communication breakdowns, and unsubstantiated claims about a company’s capabilities or credentials.
With international supply chains facing increasing regulatory and operational demands, selecting the right overseas agent has become an important consideration for freight forwarders. Requirements such as the EU’s Import Control System 2 (ICS2) and expanding carbon-tracking measures add further complexity. Through TAF, users can review company credentials, statutory licences, and verified feedback from other industry participants in one central location.
“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.
