Freight Agents and Brokers Trade Associations

Airforwarders Association (AfA)

U.S. voice for air cargo forwarders and allied providers; offers advocacy, security guidance, education, and the annual AirCargo conference. Approx. 225 member companies as of August 2025.

https://www.airforwarders.org/ Membership: 225

Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA)

Canada’s national body for forwarders, brokers, drayage and logistics firms; training, advocacy, standard trading conditions, and networking. 300+ regular member firms.

https://www.ciffa.com/ Membership: 300

Columbia River Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association (CRCBFA)

Regional association for brokers and forwarders in Oregon/Southwest Washington; education, policy engagement, and WESCCON participation. About 42 total members.

https://www.crcbfa.org/ Membership: 42

Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)

Global professional association spanning shippers, 3PLs, brokers and carriers; research, certification (SCPro), and events. 9,000+ individual members worldwide.

https://cscmp.org Membership: 9,000

Customs Brokers & International Freight Forwarders Association of Washington State (CBIFFAWS)

Washington State’s brokers/forwarders association; education, regulatory dialogue and Pacific Coast Council participation. About 40 regular members.

https://www.cbiffaws.org/ Membership: 40

Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of Northern California (CBFANC)

Bay Area trade association for brokers, forwarders, carriers and partners; advocacy, seminars, and a robust local network. Roughly 250 members.

https://www.cbfanc.org/ Membership: 250

Customized Logistics & Delivery Association (CLDA)

North American trade group for final-mile logistics, delivery carriers, 3PLs and forwarders; advocacy, education, and networking. Approx. 2,900 members.

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

FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA)

The global federation of national forwarder associations; standards, digital initiatives and global advocacy at WTO/UN bodies. 6,000+ individual member companies and 113–114 association members.

https://fiata.org/ Membership: 6,000

Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association (FCBF)

Florida’s statewide brokers/forwarders association; regulatory engagement, education and member directory. About 255 company members.

https://fcbf.com/ Membership: 255

Intermodal Association of North America (IANA)

North America’s intermodal industry association (rail, ports, IMCs, truckers, and suppliers); policy, education and Intermodal EXPO. 1,000+ corporate members.

https://intermodal.org/ Membership: 1,000

International Association of Movers (IAM)

Global moving, forwarding and logistics association; member directory, compliance tools (IAMTrusted), training and advocacy. 2,200+ company members in 170+ countries.

https://iamovers.org/ Membership: 2,220

International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA)

Warehouse-based 3PL association for North America; advocacy, safety, education and Find‑a‑Warehouse marketing. Nearly 400 warehouse 3PL members.

https://iwla.com/ Membership: 400

JCtrans Logistics Network

One of the world’s largest independent forwarder networks; risk protection, events, and digital lead-matching. 11,000+ paid members across 179 countries.

https://www.jctrans.com/ Membership: 11,000

JFK Airport Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Association

Port of New York/JFK-focused association for brokers, forwarders and NVOCCs; close liaison with CBP and airport stakeholders. 130+ members.

https://jfkbrokers.com/ Membership: 130

Los Angeles Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Association (LACBFFA)

Southern California’s leading brokers/forwarders association; seminars, regulatory updates and regional advocacy. 300+ member companies.

https://www.lacbffa.org/ Membership: 300

National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA)

U.S. national association for customs brokers, forwarders, NVOCCs and OTIs; federal advocacy, NEI training, and industry resources. 1,300+ member companies.

https://www.ncbfaa.org/ Membership: 1,300

North Texas Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Association (NTCBFFA)

DFW‑area association supporting brokers, forwarders and associates with education, compliance and CBP engagement. 50+ active members.

https://ntcbffa.org/ Membership: 50

San Diego Customs Brokers Association (SDCBA)

Represents customs brokers serving San Diego/Otay Mesa/Calexico/Tecate; education, CBP quality-circle meetings and local advocacy. About 45 broker members plus associates.

https://www.sandiegobrokers.org/ Membership: 45

Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA)

Primary U.S. trade association for freight brokers/3PLs; standards, the CTB credential, policy advocacy and fraud prevention tools. 1,800+ member companies.

https://tianet.org/ Membership: 1,800

WCAworld

World’s largest independent forwarder network; financial protection, specialty sub‑networks and large global conference. 12,000+ member offices in 196 countries.

https://www.wcaworld.com/ Membership: 12,000