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The Boston Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association (BCBFFA) was founded in 1942 to assist import/export service providers cope with logistic issues during a very difficult period in our history. This industry partnership continues today with the Association providing a hands-on advocacy to the membership. The BCBFFA meets every six weeks with senior CBP and OGA management to resolve any matters pertaining to trade issues in the Port of Boston. This meeting is open, with prior notification to the BOD, to any member of the Association. The Association conducts educational workshops and seminars designed to provide professional development in the brokerage and forwarding service industry.

Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of Northern California : The purpose of the Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of Northern California (CBFANC) is to air industry issues; improve standards of conduct and services; highlight innovations, trends, and regulatory changes which may affect members' clients; and take common action when necessary.

The Detroit Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association (DCBFA) was formed in 1964. WR Filbin & Co., JD Richardson, JV Carr & Sons, IC Harris, and Pacific Customs were the founding members. These firms were all owned and operated within the Port of Detroit. Currently, the group’s roster is at 31 organizations, representing both local based and international companies. The Association is affiliated with the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) and sends regular representation to their conferences to stay in tune with National Issues.

The International Federation of Customs Brokers Associations, commonly referred to as the IFCBA, began in 1989 when associations representing the industry in six nations -- Australia, Canada, Japan, Korea, New Zealand and the United States -- met at the Pacific Rim Customs Brokers Conference in Hawaii. At that time, these associations decided to establish a professional international business network where the industry could strategize about future challenges. The organization was officially formed in November, 1990 at its first conference, held in Singapore.

International Freight Forwarders and Customs Brokers Assocation of New Orleans : Organized in 1913, the IFFCBANO, a non-profit organization, has grown over the years to encompass U.S. Treasury licensed customs brokers and Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) licensed international freight forwarders (IFF.) The customer base of member firms includes thousands of importers and exporters in North America. Currently, there are 46 member firms in the association. IFFCBANO Member firms have acquired a reputation for providing a reliable, efficient and honest service, handling cargo through all U.S. Ports.

The International Trade and Customs Broker Association facilitates learning through the exchange of knowledge and experience in the area of internationl trade. The Association encourages networking, teamwork and collective problem solving.

The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America Inc. The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Inc. (NCBFAA) : provides hands-on advocacy. Utilizing our team of professional representatives and grassroots advocacy you are kept current on regulatory and legislative issues that concern you, including those before U.S. Customs, FMC, Congress and other key agencies. Sources of information about industry developments, trends and current events Address: 1200 18th Street, NW, #901 Washington, DC 20036 Phone: (202) 466-0222 Fax (202) 466-0226