All Airforwarders Association (AfA) Articles
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NewsFAA flight cuts to put pressure on US supply chains
The FAA will implement progressive capacity cuts at 40 major US airports, reaching 10% by 14 November, as the government shutdown strains air traffic control systems
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NewsAirforwarder Association calls for tariff freeze
The US Airforwarders Association (AfA) has said the mass implementation of tariffs has caused instability and hit the forwarding industry
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InsightsTariff turbulence: Why US forwarders are essential in times of trade uncertainty
The latest round of tariff announcements from Washington has again cast a long shadow over the freight and logistics industry
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NewsAir cargo infrastructure investments still critical
Major airports in the US are still suffering from lack of investment in air cargo infrastructure and operations and as a result ‘the future of air cargo is at risk", according to the Airforwarders Association (AfA).Speaking at the CNS Partnerships Conference in Dallas, AfA executive director Brandon Fried said that ...
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InsightsFowarder focus: LA's long-awaited air cargo development
Image: Michael Rosebrock/shutterstockAfter much industry anticipation, Los Angeles World Airports is set to construct and implement its new Cargo Modernization Program at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).This initiative is a welcome development, as forwarders know that LAX's current cargo facilities are outdated and no longer compatible with industry standards.The new ...
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NewsAfA urges alignment of international standards for air cargo security
(right to left) Howard Stone, Vice President Global Programs, UPS Corporate Aviation Security; Brandon Fried, Executive Director, Airforwarders Association; Ilan Biton, Consultant, Enabling Insight; James Lobello, Head of Security - The Americas, Lufthansa and Chair, IATA Cargo Security Working Group; Darren Hart, Deputy Director Data Strategies, Capabilities and Oversight ...