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2. Brief History of JAFA
BRIEF HISTORY OF JAFA
 
(1) Establishment of JAFA
1961 Aug. Setting-up of the Association of IATA Cargo Agents (AICA)
1963 Jan. Setting-up of the International Air Cargo Forwarders Association (IACA)
1963 Jul. Setting-up of the Domestic Aircargo Consolidators Association (DACA)
1968 Feb. AICA and DACA merger to become the International Air Cargo Forwarders Association (IAFA)
1986 Aug. Setting-up of the Japan International Air Express Association
1991 Jun. IAFA,DACA & IAA merged to become the Japan Aircargo Forwarders Association (JAFA)

(2) IATA/FIATA Activities
1971 Apr. IAFA became a full member of FIATA
1979 Oct. IAFA carried out the first IATA/FIATA Diploma Qualification Exams in Japan
1995 Nov. JAFA is authorized by IATA as its Official Training Center (Introductory, Rating & Dangerous Goods Courses)
2017 Apr. As IATA Authorized Training Center, 2017 recognition for contribution to the development of professionals in 2016
2018 Apr. As IATA Authorized Training Center, 2018 Premier Circle Member by outstanding performance in 2017
2019 Apr. As IATA Authorized Training Center, 2019 Premier Circle Member by outstanding performance in 2018

(3) Recent Activities in Japan
1998 Apr. Issuance of JAFA/Neutral Air Waybill
2000 Feb. Commencement of the Campaign agaist the Smuggling of Socially Evil Goods (Narcotics, Firearms, etc.)
2001 Mar. Revision of 'Model Contract of Carriage' in conformity with the Montreal Protocol No.4 (MP4)
2001 Jun. 10th anniversary Ceremony
2008 Apr. JAFA supported FAPAA 35th Executive Council Meeting and Board Meeting in Tokyo
2011 Oct. 20th anniversary Symposium and Party
2014 Nov. Recognized as a public education institution for the Security and Safety of air transportation by the government

(4) JAFA and its Growth
1991 Jun. IAFA,DACA & IAA merged to become the Japan Aircargo Forwarders Association (JAFA)
1995 Nov.    JAFA is authorized by IATA as its Official Training Center (Introductory, Rating & Dangerous Goods Courses)
1998 Apr. Issuance of JAFA/Neutral Air Waybill

(5) Recent Activities
2000 Feb. Commencement of the Campaign agaist the Smuggling of Socially Evil Goods (Narcotics, Firearms, etc.)
2001 Mar. Revision of 'Model Contract of Carriage' in conformity with the Montreal Protocol No.4 (MP4)