Importers and Exporters Trade Associations

American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI)

The leading U.S. association for companies and professionals managing import/export compliance and policy; AAEI connects trade leaders from more than 180 companies to collaborate on advocacy, education, and best practices.

https://aaei.org/ Membership: 180

American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA)

Pan‑hemispheric port industry association advancing policies, security, infrastructure, and trade facilitation across the Americas; AAPA currently represents about 140 seaport authorities plus sustaining associates.

https://www.aapa-ports.org/ Membership: 140

Association of Food Industries (AFI)

U.S.-based trade group for the international food import/export sector providing advocacy, standards, arbitration, and compliance resources; AFI engages more than 1,000 member companies worldwide.

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

BAFT (Bankers Association for Finance and Trade)

Global forum for transaction banking covering trade finance, payments and compliance; BAFT’s institutional membership spans 245 organizations (187 financial institutions, 44 solution providers, 14 government agencies) in 56 countries.

https://www.baft.org/ Membership: 245

British International Freight Association (BIFA)

The UK’s prime association for international freight forwarders and customs brokers, advocating with government, setting standards, and providing training; BIFA counts 1,700+ member companies.

https://bifa.org/ Membership: 1,700

Canadian Society of Customs Brokers (CSCB)

National voice of Canadian customs brokers, offering education (CCS/CTCS), policy advocacy and industry resources; the CSCB includes 200+ customs broker members.

https://cscb.ca/ Membership: 200

European Shippers’ Council (ESC)

Pan‑European shippers’ body representing cargo owners (manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers) in all transport modes; ESC’s network reaches roughly 100,000 companies across Europe.

https://europeanshippers.eu/ Membership: 100,000

FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations

The global federation for freight forwarders and logistics, setting best practices and representing the sector in 150+ territories; FIATA comprises 114 association members and over 6,000 individual members, representing an industry of about 40,000 firms.

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

Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA)

Alliance uniting the temperature‑controlled logistics industry (warehouses, carriers, builders, educators) to improve cold‑chain safety, efficiency, and global trade; GCCA’s membership includes 1,300+ facilities and members in 80+ countries.

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

International Association of Movers (IAM)

Worldwide network of moving, forwarding, shipping and logistics companies that supports standards, dispute protection, training, and networking; IAM includes 2,200+ member companies in 170+ countries.

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

International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)

The world business organization that sets commercial rules (e.g., Incoterms), advocates on trade policy, and provides dispute resolution; ICC represents over 45 million businesses in 170+ countries via its chamber network.

https://iccwbo.org/ Membership: 45,000,000

International Compliance Professionals Association (ICPA)

A professional community for import/export and trade compliance practitioners providing daily knowledge exchange, education, and conferences; ICPA has grown to over 3,000 members worldwide.

https://www.icpainc.org/ Membership: 3,000

The Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT)

UK‑based chartered institute upskilling trade, customs and supply‑chain professionals and advising on policy; IOE&IT membership has expanded to about 7,000.

https://www.export.org.uk/ Membership: 7,000

International Trade and Forfaiting Association (ITFA)

Global association for forfaiting, trade and supply chain finance institutions fostering best practice and networking; ITFA counts roughly 350 member organizations in 60+ countries.

https://itfa.org/ Membership: 350

International Wood Products Association (IWPA)

North America’s leading association for the imported wood products supply chain (importers, overseas manufacturers, distributors, service providers), offering advocacy, compliance training (e.g., Lacey Act) and market intelligence; IWPA represents about 160 companies.

https://www.iwpawood.org/ Membership: 160

National Association of Foreign‑Trade Zones (NAFTZ)

The primary U.S. association for the Foreign‑Trade Zones community—grantees, operators/users, and service providers—focused on advocacy, education, and certification for FTZ professionals; NAFTZ unites 800+ members.

https://www.naftz.org/ Membership: 800

National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA)

U.S. national association for customs brokers, freight forwarders and OTIs, providing advocacy, education (NEI), and industry standards; NCBFAA represents 1,300–1,400 member companies serving over 250,000 importers and exporters.

https://www.ncbfaa.org/ Membership: 1,400

United States Council for International Business (USCIB)

U.S. affiliate to ICC, Business at OECD and IOE, representing American multinationals on trade, tax, sustainability and digital policy; USCIB’s membership includes 300+ companies, firms and associations.

https://uscib.org/ Membership: 300

World BASC Organization (WBO)

Business-led supply‑chain security and trade facilitation alliance recognized by customs authorities across the Americas; the World BASC Organization counts more than 4,600 certified member companies.

https://bascglobal.org/ Membership: 4,600

World Free Zones Organization (World FZO)

Global association for special economic and free zones promoting best practices, investment and policy engagement; World FZO reports about 1,600 members from 140+ countries.

https://www.worldfzo.org/ Membership: 1,600