Transportation and Warehousing Trade Associations

Airforwarders Association (AfA)

U.S. voice of air cargo forwarders and allied logistics providers; advocates on TSA/CBP issues, co-hosts the AirCargo conference, and offers security/compliance resources. Members: 225+ companies (Aug 2025).

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

Airlines for America (A4A)

Trade association for major U.S. airlines, advancing policies on safety, ATC modernization, environment, competition and taxes; publishes industry data and analysis. Members: 10 airlines.

https://www.airlines.org Membership: 10

American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)

World’s largest professional organization for airport executives; provides advocacy, training, conferences and the A.A.E./C.M. accreditation programs. Members: 10,000 (2023–2025).

https://www.aaae.org Membership: 10,000

American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA)

Unified voice of seaports in the Americas; leads U.S. policy advocacy, professional development and data on port infrastructure, trade and security. Members: 130+ public port authorities.

https://www.aapa-ports.org Membership: 130

American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA)

National association for short line and regional freight railroads; provides safety/compliance training, Washington advocacy and industry networking. Members: 603 short line railroads (2025).

https://www.aslrra.org Membership: 603

American Trucking Associations (ATA)

Largest U.S. trucking trade group; delivers lobbying, safety and economic research (via ATRI), and councils/conferences spanning all carrier types. Members: 37,000+ (2025).

https://www.trucking.org Membership: 37,000

American Waterways Operators (AWO)

National advocate for the tugboat, towboat and barge industry; advances Jones Act, safety (Responsible Carrier Program) and regulatory priorities. Members: 300+ companies.

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

Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)

Global supply chain association (formerly APICS) providing certifications (CPIM, CSCP, CLTD), standards and education for logistics/operations professionals. Members: 45,000+ (2025).

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

Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)

Professional society for logistics and supply chain leaders; produces the State of Logistics report, hosts the EDGE conference and offers education/networking. Members: 9,000+ (2025).

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

Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA)

Umbrella organization for temperature-controlled warehousing, logistics and construction; sets best practices, workforce programs and market intelligence. Members: 1,500 companies in 90+ countries (2025).

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

Intermodal Association of North America (IANA)

North America’s intermodal freight association; convenes rail, truck, ocean and port stakeholders, manages UIIA, and runs Intermodal EXPO. Members: 1,000+ companies (2025).

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

International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA)

Global alliance of toll facility owners/operators and suppliers; advances tolling policy, technology and best practices through research and events. Members: 240+ organizations (2025).

https://www.ibtta.org Membership: 240

International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA)

North American association for warehouse-based 3PLs; provides advocacy, legal resources, education and a ‘Find a Warehouse’ directory. Members: 500+ corporate members (2025).

https://www.iwla.com Membership: 500

MHI (Material Handling Industry)

U.S. material handling, logistics and supply chain association; produces MODEX/ProMat, develops standards and publishes industry research. Members: 1,000+ (2024–2025).

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

National Air Carrier Association (NACA)

Represents U.S. air carriers—particularly cargo, charter and niche operators—on safety, security and regulatory policy. Members: 13 airlines (regular).

https://naca.aero Membership: 13

National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ)

Association for the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones community; offers advocacy, education and professional certifications (CZS/AZS). Members: 800+ organizations (2025).

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

National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA)

Represents customs brokers, freight forwarders, OTIs/NVOCCs and air cargo agents; provides regulatory advocacy and education (NEI). Members: 1,300+ companies (2025).

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

National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC)

Advocates for tank truck carriers and private fleets hauling bulk liquids/chemicals; leads on safety, compliance and Tank Truck Week. Members: 200+ carriers (2025).

https://www.tanktruck.org Membership: 200

Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA)

Trade association for professional truck drivers and small carriers; provides government advocacy, business services and insurance programs. Members: 160,000+ (2025).

https://www.ooida.com Membership: 160,000

Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA)

The principal U.S. association for 3PLs and freight brokers; offers the Certified Transportation Broker (CTB) credential, model contracts, and advocacy. Members: 1,800+ (2025).

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