National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Inc. (NCBFAA)

NCBFAA Member Advertising Opportunities in 2025! E&M Consulting, Inc., is working on producing our 2025 Membership Directory and Annual Report and is currently contacting all members about advertising opportunities still available. The publications will be available in both print and digital formats and mailed to members – a great opportunity to promote and give your company additional exposure. To view the ad rates/options and sign-up online, click here.https://https://lnkd.in/eHMX82ha If you have any questions or want to advertise, please contact an E&M sales associate at tel. (800) 572-0011 ext. 0104 or email advertising@eandmsales.com. As always, your support is greatly appreciated!

FIATA launched the 2025 Young Logistics Professionals (YLP) Award, an initiative recognising talents in the logistics and freight forwarding industry.   The YLP Award offers a unique platform to showcase innovative ideas and professional excellence, providing finalists with valuable exposure at a global level. Here are the key details for this year's award:   Eligibility: Open to young logistics professionals (from 18-35 years old) Regional Winners: Candidates will represent their regions, culminating in a final round during the 2025 FIATA World Congress in Hanoi, Vietnam. Opportunities: Finalists benefit from mentorship, networking, and a spotlight to present their skills and ideas to industry leaders. Recognition: The global winner will receive a prestigious award, reinforcing their credentials in the logistics community.   Watch our dedicated video for more information on requirements, timeline, and prizes: https://lnkd.in/dNmqi6jb. Please send your nominiations into sbailey@ncbfaa.org     

Union Votes to Strike CN Railway Starting Jan. 1 Unifor members of Council 4000 and Local 100 at Canadian National Railway announced Nov. 25 that they voted overwhelmingly in favor of strike action if an agreement is not reached with the railroad management by Jan. 1.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will hold its next Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) quarterly meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 1-5 p.m. ET, in Washington, D.C. NCBFAA members are highly encouraged to register to attend COAC meetings. Go to NCBFAA members ony page to see registration link: https://lnkd.in/edj95sXr

The WIIT Trust Holiday Auction will once again be a virtual auction, which means you can compare your bids and compete in real time for amazing items. All auction items will be on display at the Holiday Reception. Proceeds from the auction go directly to the Trust to help encourage future global leaders by providing scholarships to promising graduate and undergraduate women studying International Trade. View auction items here: https://lnkd.in/eNdiUDx3 The Association of Women in International Trade (WIIT), based in Washington, DC, works to promote the professional development of women in international trade and business and to raise public awareness of the importance of international trade to economic development. WIIT is a volunteer-run organization and the only trade organization in the Washington area that fully integrates its membership in program development and leadership roles. #WITT

NCBFAA Joins 35 Trade Associations Urging Congress to Renew GSP NCBFAA joined 35 trade associations in a Nov. 21 letter to Congress urging the prioritization of legislative action to renew the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program before the end of the year. GSP, which lapsed on Dec. 31, 2020, supports American workers and the development of 119 emerging economies by eliminating tariffs and opening the U.S. market to qualifying, non-sensitive exports from those countries. Since the GSP expired, it’s estimated that American companies have paid more than $4 billion in additional duties and taxes. “Since GSP expired, American companies have paid over $4 billion in extra taxes,” “GSP expiration has hindered American companies’ effort to diversify suppliers and build more resilient supply chains, including reducing dependence on China,” said the associations’ letter, which was sent to the leadership offices of the House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee, as well as the House and Senate Committees overseeing trade and foreign affairs. The associations highlighted GSP renewal legislation that has already been done. The GSP Reform Act (H.R.7986) incorporates virtually all the bipartisan GSP provisions from the trade package approved 91-4 by the Senate during the 117th Congress. H.R. 7986 also modernizes the program with updates to review procedures (e.g. expedited review) and “competitive need limitations” (CNLs). For example, the CNL Update Act (H.R.6555) enjoys strong bipartisan support, as did similar bills in the 117th Congress. In addition to GSP renewal, the associations asked Congress to “show global leadership” by extending the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act and the Haiti Economic Lift Program Act (HOPE-HELP). Both programs expire Sept. 30, 2025.

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Atten NCBFAA Main Reps: Renewal Season Has Begun! Please login to your company profile and update your member count. The count should include the total number of your employees directly involved in Customs Broker and Freight Forwarder activities. Questions: membership@ncbfaa.org. Thank you in advance!

FIATA advises freight forwarders to take note of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) announcement from late October that the 1999 Montreal Convention liability limits for cargo matters will increase on Dec. 28, 2024. https://lnkd.in/evFTSUF5

The NCBFAA ICS2 Ocean Carrier Requirements & Resources Tool has now been updated and is available in the Transportation Committee Relevant Resources section of the NCBFAA Transportation Committee’s webpage (NCBFAA member-only login required): https://lnkd.in/en33DiUV