Couriers, Messengers, Despatch Riders Trade Associations

ABRAEC – Associação Brasileira das Empresas de Transporte Internacional Expresso de Cargas

Brazil’s NGO representing international express/courier companies operating nationwide and abroad; founded in 1983 and today brings together the sector’s leading integrators to improve operations and regulation.

https://abraec.org.br/ Membership: 0

ABRAED – Associação Brasileira das Empresas de Distribuição

Brazilian association uniting B2C distribution firms that move small parcels, documents and printed matter (up to 30 kg). It advocates for clearer postal/e‑commerce rules and shares logistics know‑how among members.

https://abraed.org.br/ Membership: 0

AICES – Association of International Courier & Express Services

UK trade body for companies handling international express document and parcel shipments; engages government on customs, security and border issues. Members account for the vast majority of UK international express volumes.

https://www.aices.org/ Membership: 0

ALCCG – Association of Local Courier Companies Ghana

Ghana’s industry association for locally licensed courier companies; provides member verification, advocacy, and capability‑building to raise service standards.

https://www.alccgh.com/ Membership: 0

AMMPAC – Asociación Mexicana de Mensajería y Paquetería

Founded in 1994, this Mexican association represents messenger and parcel firms with Mexican capital, engaging authorities and business chambers on policy that supports domestic operators.

https://ammpac.org.mx/ Membership: 0

ANMEC – Asociación Nacional Mexicana de Empresas Courier

National Mexican association grouping major domestic and global express/courier brands (e.g., DHL, FedEx, UPS, and others) to advocate for efficient, transparent trade and logistics procedures.

https://anmec.mx/ Membership: 0

BPEX – Bundesverband Paket- und Expresslogistik

Germany’s parcel and express association representing leading KEP operators on competition, transport and postal policy. Current member organizations: 8.

https://www.bpex-ev.de/ Membership: 8

California Delivery Association (CDA)

California’s statewide messenger/courier association (est. 1987) providing advocacy in Sacramento, networking, education, and compliance resources for time‑sensitive delivery companies.

https://cadelivery.org/ Membership: 0

China Express Association (CEA)

China’s largest express‑delivery industry association (est. 2009), representing express firms and related upstream/downstream providers; membership reported at 288 organizations.

https://www.upu.int/en/partner-with-us/consultative-committee/members/china-express-association Membership: 288

CLADEC – Conference of Latin American & Caribbean Express Companies

Regional forum for the Latin American & Caribbean express sector; affiliates include 16 national express associations plus DHL, FedEx, and UPS, collaborating on customs modernization and trade facilitation.

https://cladec.org/ Membership: 19

CLDA – Customized Logistics and Delivery Association

U.S. trade association for first‑to‑final‑mile logistics and delivery companies offering advocacy, education, and networking. Reported membership: about 2,900 professionals and companies.

https://clda.org/ Membership: 2,900

EAA – Express Association of America

U.S. policy voice for the express industry created by DHL, FedEx and UPS; focuses on customs, security, trade and border‑processing matters. Member companies: 3.

https://expressamerica.org/ Membership: 3

ECA – Express Carriers Association

U.S. association best known for its annual ECA MarketPlace connecting shippers, 3PLs, air cargo and final‑mile carriers; provides networking and business development across the express ecosystem.

https://www.expresscarriers.org/ Membership: 0

Florida Messenger Association

Florida’s statewide messenger/delivery association offering advocacy, a member directory, and events to elevate operating and labor standards for final‑mile firms.

https://www.floridamessenger.org/ Membership: 0

Global Express Association (GEA)

Global association of the three integrated express operators (DHL Express, FedEx Express including TNT, and UPS) collaborating with international bodies (e.g., WTO/WCO) on trade facilitation and border processes. Member companies: 3.

https://global-express.org/ Membership: 3

Institute of Couriers (IoC)

UK professional institute for individuals and companies in the courier/express sector; provides professional recognition, training pathways and industry awards, and convenes stakeholders across express delivery.

https://instituteofcouriers.com/ Membership: 0

Massachusetts Delivery Association (MDA)

Statewide trade association for same‑day delivery firms in Massachusetts; active in policy and litigation on independent‑contractor and transport regulations. Represented about 50 companies in 2015.

http://www.madeliveryassociation.com/ Membership: 50

National Courier & Despatch Association (NCDA)

UK’s national body for independent same‑day courier companies across the UK and Ireland; offers a member code of conduct, closed‑group collaboration and business development support.

https://www.thencda.co.uk/ Membership: 0

New York State Messenger & Courier Association (NYSMCA)

Since 1945, NYSMCA has advanced messenger/courier firms in New York State through advocacy, regulatory updates, and networking to improve compliance and competitiveness.

https://www.nysmca.org/ Membership: 0

SAEPA – South African Express Parcel Association

South Africa’s express‑parcel industry association representing operators before customs, civil aviation, transport and postal authorities; runs training, technical forums and a healthcare initiative for the sector.

https://saepa.org.za/ Membership: 0