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The Airforwarders Association says it is becoming increasingly concerned about the risks to the US aviation system and supply chain following the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security that has been ongoing since February 13.
AfA says that more than 300 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers have already resigned, raising serious questions about staffing resilience across the aviation security system.
It comes ahead of the latest vote in Congress to end ...
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The AirForwarders Association (AfA) says it is disappointed by President Trump’s decision to impose a temporary 10% surcharge on imports, and called on policymakers to prioritize stable, predictable trade policies that support business.
It said that the decision by the White House to impose broad tariffs risks increasing uncertainty.
AfA said its ...
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The AirForwarders Association (AfA) has welcomed the US Supreme Court’s striking down of President Donald Trump's global tariffs on 20 February, saying that it should bring a degree of clarity for US international traders.
It said its members had seen firsthand how tariff measures negatively impact shipping volumes, pricing, and supply ...
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Airforwarders Association (AfA) executive director, Brandon Fried will retire at the end of the year, following a long-planned decision announced to members at the Airforwarders Association General Meeting on 16 February.
The Board of Directors has employed an executive search consultant to recruit the new leader and an appointment is expected ...
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Some 83% of respondents to a survey of Airforwarders Association (AfA) members said that they had seen reduced shipping volumes from clients as a direct result of new US import tariffs.
They said the tariffs required changes to their clients’ supply chains and shipping routes, while nearly half reported increased operational ...
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The Airforwarders Association (AfA) has welcomed a trade deal between the US and India announced on 2 February as a positive step for global trade and supply chain stability.
It said lower tariffs will support trade flows between two of the world’s largest economies, reduce costs for businesses and consumers, and ...
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The Airforwarders Association (AfA) has welcomed the launch of the Miami Air Cargo Association (MACA) and has pledged to work with it to help the air cargo community tackle challenges, including truck congestion, infrastructure efficiency, and operational resilience.
AfA executive director, Brandon Fried, said: “The Miami Air Cargo Association provides an ...
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The longest government shutdown in US history has ended after 43 days, following the US administration's annual wrangling over the Federal budget. The shutdown led to widespread delays and cancellations across the country, as air traffic controllers and other professionals went unpaid.
In a statement welcoming the move American Airlines said ...
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The Airforwarders Association (AfA) has warned that the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) announced 10% reduction in flight capacity ats 40 major US airports will deepen the disruption already being felt across the aviation sector as the federal government shutdown enters its 37th day.It said the FAA has not yet released ...
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Airforwarders Association (AfA) executive director Brandon Fried was warned that the US’s decision to impose an additional ten percent tariff on imported Canadian goods will drive up costs.
He told delegates at the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) annual conference in Toronto on October 29 that the measure would “punish ...
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