Storage and Warehousing Trade Associations

Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD)

Trade association for chemical distributors and related handlers (including many warehouse operators). Provides advocacy, Responsible Distribution standards, training and a 400+ company network across North America.

https://www.acd-chem.com Membership: 400

Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)

The largest nonprofit for supply chain professionals; known for APICS certifications (CPIM, CSCP, CLTD) and education that supports warehousing and distribution careers. 45,000+ members globally.

https://www.ascm.org Membership: 45,000

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)

Global professional body for logistics, transport and supply chain; supports warehousing professionals with qualifications, networking and knowledge across 40+ countries. 32,000+ members.

https://ciltinternational.org Membership: 32,000

Cold Chain Federation (UK)

The voice of the UK’s temperature‑controlled logistics sector (storage and distribution). Members operate 450+ specialist storage facilities and 40,000+ refrigerated vehicles. ~270 organizational members.

https://www.coldchainfederation.org.uk Membership: 270

Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)

Professional community for end‑to‑end supply chain leaders (strong warehousing/DC focus) offering research, local roundtables and the annual EDGE conference. 9,000+ members.

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

Federation of European Self Storage Associations (FEDESSA)

Federation representing Europe’s national self storage associations; collectively covers about 2,000 facilities (over 70% of European sites). Useful for pan‑European standards, data and policy.

https://www.fedessa.org Membership: 2,000

Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA)

International alliance for temperature‑controlled warehousing, logistics and transportation. Represents 1,500+ facilities/companies in 90+ countries; runs the Global Top 25 and Cold Chain Directory.

https://www.gcca.org Membership: 1,500

International Association of Movers (IAM)

Global trade association for movers and related logistics providers (including household goods storage and specialized warehousing); 2,200+ company members in 170+ countries.

https://www.iamovers.org Membership: 2,200

International Liquid Terminals Association (ILTA)

Represents bulk liquid storage terminal operators and their suppliers—key players in chemicals, fuels and food‑grade warehousing. Membership includes 85+ terminal companies and ~400 supplier members.

https://www.ilta.org Membership: 485

International Tank Container Organisation (ITCO)

Global association for the tank container sector (operators, lessors, manufacturers, service depots) that interlinks with chemical and food‑grade storage/transport. 170+ member companies.

https://www.international-tank-container.org Membership: 170

International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA)

North America’s association for warehouse‑based third‑party logistics (3PL) providers; advocacy, benchmarking and education for public warehousing and fulfillment. Nearly 600 corporate members.

https://www.iwla.com Membership: 600

MHI (Material Handling Industry)

U.S. material handling, logistics and supply chain association (sponsor of ProMat and MODEX) with strong warehousing solutions ecosystem. Surpassed 1,000 member companies in 2024.

https://www.mhi.org Membership: 1,000

National Association of Foreign‑Trade Zones (NAFTZ)

The U.S. FTZ community’s trade association connecting grantees, operators/users and service providers—valuable for import/export DCs and bonded warehouses. 825+ members.

https://www.naftz.org Membership: 825

NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association

Commercial Real Estate Development Association (industrial/warehouse, logistics facilities, data centers). Provides advocacy, research and networking across North America. ~21,000 members.

https://www.naiop.org Membership: 21,000

National Portable Storage Association (NPSA)

Trade association for portable storage (containers, trailers, mobile offices) used for on‑site and overflow warehousing. Directory and events serve 550+ member companies.

https://www.npsa.org Membership: 550

Reverse Logistics Association (RLA)

Now part of the National Retail Federation, RLA convenes brands, retailers, 3PLs and service providers to optimize returns, refurbishment and reverse logistics—often tied to DC operations. Membership exceeds 150 companies.

https://www.rla.org Membership: 150

Self Storage Association (SSA)

Official trade organization for the U.S. self storage industry—advocacy, legal resources and events for owners, developers and managers. Nearly 6,000 corporate members representing ~22,000 facilities.

https://www.selfstorage.org Membership: 6,000

Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA)

Australia’s leading supply chain and logistics network with strong warehousing engagement—events, mentoring and education. Community of ~7,500 members and industry contacts.

https://www.sclaa.com.au Membership: 7,500

UK Warehousing Association (UKWA)

UK’s primary warehousing trade body representing 1,000± member companies (3PLs and in‑house operators), covering some 200 million sq ft. Policy voice, training and networking.

https://www.ukwa.org.uk Membership: 1,000

Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC)

Professional organization focused on warehousing, distribution and fulfillment excellence (now a division of MHI). Benchmarking (DC Measures), certifications and peer learning. Membership is commonly cited around 4,000.

https://www.werc.org Membership: 4,000