Airforwarders Association
The Airforwarders Association (AfA) is a global alliance of indirect air carriers, cargo airlines and affiliated businesses. The association represents member companies, ranging from small businesses to those with over 1,000 people, dedicated to moving cargo throughout the supply chain.
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AIRFORWARDERS ASSOCIATION BACKS U.S. MARITIME LEGISLATION TACKLING PORT DISRUPTION AND SIGNS LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR ACTION AGAINST CHINA TARIFFS
AfA continues to champion members’ needs with legislators and calls for closer logistical collaboration across the supply chain to keep freight moving
Washington, D.C., USA, Wednesday 23rd March 2022: The Airforwarders Association (AfA) has signed two stakeholder letters, one in favor of the proposed new Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022, and the other supporting the Americans for Free Trade coalition’s bid to address unfair tariffs from China.
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 seeks to address longstanding port disruption, made worse by the pandemic and costing forwarders punitive demurrage penalty fees.
The Americans for Free Trade (AFT) letter supports congressional action on legislation that aims to help American businesses and workers compete globally, including with Chinese businesses.
“The pandemic taught us that global supply chains are not only interconnected, but require collaborative efforts between forwarders, airlines, ocean carriers, truckers, and railroads,” said Brandon Fried, Executive Director, AfA.
“As the Ukraine crisis accelerates, there is a significant need for increased logistical cooperation by all participants to make sure that essential medical supplies, food, and other vital materials reach those who need them most.
“Without a collaborative approach, the efficient distribution of these products would not be possible.”
AfA is backing the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 as many of its members are full-service freight forwarders offering a variety of transportation options, including ocean.
“Throughout the pandemic, our members have had to conduct frank conversations with their clients, and have been often forced to pass along exceedingly high detention and demurrage fees incurred as a result of inefficient maritime port operations,” said Fried.
“The proposed legislation would hopefully reduce fees to freight forwarders, their cargo owner clients, and truck vendors who serve our industry and customers.
“Our hope is that this legislation will force ocean carriers and marine terminals to provide more efficient handling of cargo while reducing the detention and demurrage costs often unfairly assessed, even when the cargo is not made available by those entities.”
AFT, which represents all parts of the U.S. economy, including importers, exporters, and supply chain stakeholders, is calling for an end to additional tariffs on U.S. companies as well as China’s retaliatory tariffs by supporting the Section 301 Product Exclusions Process, part of U.S trade legislation.
AfA’s proactive advocacy drive for members ensures an industry perspective is present at Capitol Hill hearings and events.
By working with like-minded associations such as Americans for Free Trade, AfA ensures the voice of the forwarder is heard.
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About Airforwarders Association
The Airforwarders Association (AfA) represents more than 200 member companies dedicated to moving cargo throughout the supply chain.
The association’s members range from small businesses with fewer than 20 employees to large companies employing more than 1,000 people and business models varying from domestic to worldwide freight forwarding operations.
In short, they are the travel agents for freight shipments, moving cargo in the timeliest and most cost-efficient manner whether it is carried on aircraft, truck, rail or ship. For more information, visit the association’s website at www.airforwarders.org.
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AIRFORWARDERS ASSOCIATION BACKS U.S. MARITIME LEGISLATION TACKLING PORT DISRUPTION AND SIGNS LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR ACTION AGAINST CHINA TARIFFS
AfA continues to champion members’ needs with legislators and calls for closer logistical collaboration across the supply chain to keep freight moving
Washington, D.C., USA Wednesday 23rd March 2022: The Airforwarders Association (AfA) has signed two stakeholder letters, one in favor of the proposed new Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022, and the other supporting the Americans for Free Trade coalition’s bid to address unfair tariffs from China.
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 seeks to address longstanding port disruption, made worse by the pandemic and costing forwarders punitive demurrage penalty fees.
The Americans for Free Trade (AFT) letter supports congressional action on legislation that aims to help American businesses and workers compete globally, including with Chinese businesses.
“The pandemic taught us that global supply chains are not only interconnected, but require collaborative efforts between forwarders, airlines, ocean carriers, truckers, and railroads,” said Brandon Fried, Executive Director, AfA.
“As the Ukraine crisis accelerates, there is a significant need for increased logistical cooperation by all participants to make sure that essential medical supplies, food, and other vital materials reach those who need them most.
“Without a collaborative approach, the efficient distribution of these products would not be possible.”
AfA is backing the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 as many of its members are full-service freight forwarders offering a variety of transportation options, including ocean.
“Throughout the pandemic, our members have had to conduct frank conversations with their clients, and have been often forced to pass along exceedingly high detention and demurrage fees incurred as a result of inefficient maritime port operations,” said Fried.
“The proposed legislation would hopefully reduce fees to freight forwarders, their cargo owner clients, and truck vendors who serve our industry and customers.
“Our hope is that this legislation will force ocean carriers and marine terminals to provide more efficient handling of cargo while reducing the detention and demurrage costs often unfairly assessed, even when the cargo is not made available by those entities.”
AFT, which represents all parts of the U.S. economy, including importers, exporters, and supply chain stakeholders, is calling for an end to additional tariffs on U.S. companies as well as China’s retaliatory tariffs by supporting the Section 301 Product Exclusions Process, part of U.S trade legislation.
AfA’s proactive advocacy drive for members ensures an industry perspective is present at Capitol Hill hearings and events.
By working with like-minded associations such as Americans for Free Trade, AfA ensures the voice of the forwarder is heard.
Ends
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About Airforwarders Association
The Airforwarders Association (AfA) represents more than 200 member companies dedicated to moving cargo throughout the supply chain.
The association’s members range from small businesses with fewer than 20 employees to large companies employing more than 1,000 people and business models varying from domestic to worldwide freight forwarding operations.
In short, they are the travel agents for freight shipments, moving cargo in the timeliest and most cost-efficient manner whether it is carried on aircraft, truck, rail or ship. For more information, visit the association’s website at www.airforwarders.org.