The US air cargo and logistics industry has welcomed a sweeping new aviation funding package — dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” — signed into law by President Donald Trump earlier this month. The legislation earmarks $12.5bn over the next four years to modernise critical aspects of...

The Airforwarders Association (AfA) will host the SeaTac Regional Event on September 14th to inform the local Seattle and state of Washington logistics communities about important changes to air cargo security requirements and discuss local and national industry challenges. Forwarders and shipper...

Airforwarders Association (AfA) Executive Director Brandon Fried has urged shippers to prepare for U.S. air cargo security enhancements, which come into force in October affecting certain types of freight on international all-cargo flights.   The temporary Impracticable to Screen Amendment will c...

The air cargo industry should expect a strong Q4 peak season despite lower Q1 volumes as airlines respond to surging passenger demand, said Brandon Fried, Executive Director, Airforwarders Association (AfA).   According to World ACD, global air cargo chargeable weight flown in Q1 2023 was down 11...

Rock-it Global has signaled its close support for the Airforwarders Association (AfA) by maintaining a leading presence on its Board of Directors following Sasha Goodman’s term, which expires at the end of 2022. Although unrelated to Goodman's departure, Jacob (Jake) Fisher (pictured), Vice Pre...