Aug 06, 2025
ASTM International and the Interamerican Transportation Chamber (CIT) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to strengthen collaboration and promote technical exchange between the two organizations.
Founded in 2002, the CIT is a Brazil-based non-profit civil association that works internationally to improve logistics and transport, both for people and goods. Its mission is to foster an open forum for discussion and identification of the main trends and issues affecting these sectors.
The agreement was signed by Mr. Marcelo Augusto de Felippes, CEO of CIT, and Andrew G. Kireta Jr., president of ASTM International, underscoring their shared commitment to advancing best practices and international standards in the transportation sector across Latin America and beyond.
“Cooperation is fundamental to ASTM’s success, and we’re eager to serve as a partner in CIT’s valuable work: bettering the supply chain around the world,” says Kireta. “The exchange of resources, expertise, and membership between our organizations will expand our reach and empower us to make positive change at all levels of this key sector.”
The agreement outlines several collaborative initiatives, including joint training programs, participation in technical events, and the exchange of information related to ASTM’s globally recognized standards. It also supports the promotion of ASTM membership within the CIT network and encourages collaboration between CIT members and members of ASTM International’s digital information in the supply chain committee (F49).
“CIT relies on ASTM for many of its objectives with the International Transportation Network (RTI), currently with 62 member countries,” says de Felippes. “ASTM, a century-old, globally recognized institution, is an honorable and productive cooperation that helps the different participants of our network to standardize, learn, and evolve with concepts and standards for the evolution of global transportation and logistics. Their people are committed to serving global societal needs, such as impacts on public health and safety, consumer confidence, and overall quality of life.”
The MoC reflects ASTM’s broader mission to foster international cooperation and ensure that technical standards continue to meet the evolving needs of industry, regulators, and consumers alike.
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