Feed Planet 85 - April 2026

FEED PLANET • APRIL - NİSAN 2026 59 Ensure operational teams are aligned with contractual obligations. Respect procedural timelines, they matter significantly in dispute outcomes. Education remains the strongest safeguard. A well- informed trader dramatically reduces exposure to avoidab- le disputes. You’ve highlighted digitalization as a key focus. What specific areas will GAFTA push forward? The recognition of electronic phytosanitary certificates represents a significant milestone and demonstrates what is achievable when regulators and trade participants align. Acceptance across most jurisdictions shows that progress is possible when security, authenticity, and efficiency are balanced properly. However, other critical documents remain reliant on physical presentation particularly Bills of Lading. While digital Bills of Lading have been successfully imp- lemented in certain corridors and platforms, widespread adoption remains uneven. The industry continues to de- pend heavily on original paper documents being physically transferred across borders. Moving forward, key priorities include: Broader recognition and legal clarity around electronic Bills of Lading. Greater harmonization across authorities to reduce fragmentation. Ensuring digital documentation platforms meet enfor- ceability standards. Ancak diğer kritik belgeler, özellikle Konşimentolar, fiziksel sunuma bağımlı kalmaya devam etmektedir. Dijital Konşimentolar belirli koridorlarda ve platformlarda başarıyla hayata geçirilmiş olsa da yaygın benimseme eşitsiz seyrini sürdürmektedir. Sektör, sınırlar ötesinde fiziksel ola- rak aktarılan asıl kâğıt belgelere büyük ölçüde bağımlı olma- yı sürdürmektedir. İlerleyen süreçte temel öncelikler şunlardır: Elektronik Konşimentolar etrafında daha kapsamlı tanın- ma ve hukuki netlik. INTERVIEW • RÖPORTAJ