Air Transport Association of America (ATA)
The trade and service
organization for the
U.S.
scheduled airlines. ATA acts on behalf of the airlines in activities ranging
from improvement in air safety to planning for the airlines' role in national
defense. ATA works with the airlines, the Government, and shippers in developing
standards and techniques in all phases of air cargo. ATA is a source of
information on cargo matters ranging from air freight packaging practices,
automation, and freight lift capacity, data on air freight growth, and
statistical data on air cargo services. Contact: Air Transport Association of
America, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20004-1707 USA;
Tel: [1] (202) 626-4000; E-mail:
ata@airlines.org; Web:
www.airlines.org.
American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI)
A trade association which
advises members of legislation regarding importing and exporting. Provides
information to the international trade community and fights against
protectionism. Hosts seminars and conferences for importers and exporters.
Contact: American Association of Exporters and Importers, 1050 17th Street, NW,
Washington, DC 20036 USA; Tel: [1] (202) 857-8009; Fax: [1] (202) 857-7843; Web:
www.aaei.org.
Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation (C.I.T.T.)
Since 1958, the C.I.T.T. has
been helping individuals working in logistics. With the maturation of logistics
as a crucial element of business, the C.I.T.T. has evolved from an academic
institution into a well-developed professional association that certifies
logistics professionals. Contact at: C.I.T.T., 10 King Street East, Suite 400,
Toronto, ON M5C 1C3 Canada; Tel: [1] (416) 363-5696; Fax: [1] (416) 363-5698;
Email:
info@citt.ca; Web:
www.citt.ca.
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
A non-profit organization of
individuals throughout the world who have interests and/or responsibilities in
logistics and the related functions that make up the logistics profession. Its
purpose is to enhance the development of the logistics profession through
logistics professionals by providing them with educational opportunities and
relevant information through a variety of programs, services, and activities.
Contact: Council of Logistics Management, 2805 Butterfield Road, Suite 200, Oak
Brook, Illinois 60523 USA; Tel: [1] (630) 574-0985; Fax: [1] (630) 574-0989;
E-mail:
cscmpadmin@cscmp.org; Web:
http://www.cscmp.org.
Federation of International Trade Associations (FITA)
Can assist you in locating
an international trade association in your geographic area. Contact: Federation
of International Trade Associations, 11800 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 210,
Reston, VA 20191 USA; [1] (800) 969-FITA (3482) or [1] (703) 620-1588; E-mail:
info@fita.org; Fax: [1] (703) 620-4922; Web:
www.fita.org.
Intermodal Association of North America (IANA)
The IANA is North America's
leading industry trade association representing the combined interests of the
intermodal freight industry. The IANA promotes the benefits of intermodal
transportation, provides a forum to discuss common issues and innovations;
fosters professional development; participates in governmental proceedings
impacting the industry; and informs and educates lawmakers and other public
sector representatives about intermodalism. Contact at: IANA, Suite 1100, 11785
Beltsville Drive Calverton, MD 20705 USA; Tel: [1] (301) 982-3400; Fax: [1]
(301) 982-4815; E-mail:
iana@intermodal.org; Web:
www.intermodal.org.
International Air Transport Association
The trade and service
organization for airlines of more than 100 countries serving international
routes. IATA activities on behalf of shippers in international air freight
include development of containerization programs, freight handling techniques
and, for some airlines, uniform rates and rules. Contact: IATA, Route de
l'Aeroport 33, PO Box 416, 15 Airport, CH-1215 Geneva
Switzerland; Tel: [41] (22)
799-2525; Fax: [41] (22) 798-3553; Web:
www.iata.org.
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
The ICC is the world's only
truly global business organization and acts as the voice of world business
championing the global economy as a force for economic growth, job creation and
prosperity.
The ICC covers a broad
spectrum, from arbitration and dispute resolution to making the case for open
trade and the market economy system, business self-regulation, fighting
corruption and combating commercial crime.
Importantly, the ICC is the
creator and publisher of extremely important documents promoting the
standardization of international business terms (Incoterms 2000), documentary
credits (UCP 500), documentary collections (URC), and many others. Refer to the
major listing of ICC publications in this section.
ICC Publishing (France)
International Chamber of
Commerce (ICC)
38 Cours Albert 1er
75008 Paris, France
Tel: [33] (1) 49-53-28-28; Fax: [33] (1) 49-53-29-42
www.iccwbo.org
ICC Publishing, Inc. (USA)
1212 Avenue of the Americas,
18th Floor
New York, NY 10036 USA
Tel: [1] (212) 703-5066
Fax: [1] (212) 944-0012
www.iccbooksusa.com
International Civil Aviation Organization
The ICAO is an agency of the
United Nations. It was organized to insure orderly worldwide technical
development of civil aviation. Contact: ICAO, Public Information Office, 999
University Street, Montreal, Quebec H3C 5H7 Canada; Tel: [1] (514) 954-8219;
Fax: [1] (514) 954-6077; E-mail:
icaohq@icao.int; Web:
www.icao.int.
ICPA - International Compliance Professionals Association
ICPA is one of the
fastest growing organizations in trade today and dedicated to the enrichment and
advancement of the compliance professional. One of the unique features of ICPA
is the ability of members to pose questions anonymously to over 1000+ compliance
professionals. General
ICPA questions -
wizard@icpainc.org.
Website:
http://www.icpainc.org
International Society of Logistics (SOLE)
Non-profit international
professional society composed of individuals organized to enhance the art and
science of logistics technology, education and management. There are over 90
SOLE chapters in more than 50 countries. Chapters conduct technical meetings,
symposia and workshops, all designed to provide members with opportunities for
professional advancement. Contact at: SOLE - The International Society of
Logistics, 8100 Professional Place, Suite 111, Hyattsville, Maryland 20785 USA;
Tel: [1] (301) 459-8446; Fax: [1] (301) 459-1522; E-mail:
solehq@erols.com; Web:
www.sole.org.
National Association of Export Companies (NEXCO)
An information provider,
support clearinghouse, forum, and advocate for those involved in exporting and
servicing exporters. Provides networking opportunities, counseling,
publications, seminars, etc. Contact: NEXCO, PO Box 3949, Grand Central Station,
New York, NY 10163 USA; Tel: [1] (877) 291-4901; Fax: [1] (646) 349-9628; Email:
director@nexco.org; Web:
www.nexco.org.
National Association of Foreign Trade Zones
A U.S. based trade
association of operators and users of U.S. Foreign Trade Zones. Contact:
National Association of Foreign Trade Zones, 1001 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite
350, Washington, DC 20036 USA; Tel: [1] (202) 331-1950; Fax: [1] (202) 331-1994;
E-mail:
info@naftz.org; Web:
www.naftz.org.
National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America
A non-profit organization
which serves as the trade organization of customs brokers and international
freight forwarders in the U.S. Through ongoing communications with industry
trade publications and the general media, the Association projects the
industry's interests and objectives. Membership includes brokers and freight
forwarders in 32 affiliated associations located at major ports throughout the
U.S. Contact: National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America,
Inc., 1200 18th Street NW, #901, Washington, DC 20036 USA: Tel: [1] (202)
466-0222; Fax: [1] (202) 466-0226; E-mail:
staff@ncbfaa.org; Web:
www.ncbfaa.org.
National Foreign Trade Council
Trade association that deals
exclusively with U.S. public policy affecting international trade and
investment. The Council consists of about 500 U.S. manufacturing and service
corporations that have international operations of interest. Contact: National
Foreign Trade Council, 1625 K St. NW, Suite 1090, Washington, DC 20006 USA; Tel:
[1] (202) 887-0278; Fax: [1] (202) 452-8160; E-mail:
nftcinformation@nftc.org; Web:
www.nftc.org.
Association of Women in International Trade (WIIT)
The Association of Women in
International Trade (WIIT) is the premier non-partisan professional organization
in Washington,
D.C.
for individuals -- particularly women -- who share a strong interest and
expertise in the field of international trade. In addition to its first-rate
substantive programs, WIIT is recognized for its range of professional
development supports. It is the only trade organization in the Washington, DC
area that keeps you ahead on trade news while also expanding your professional
skills and opportunities. Web:
www.wiit.org
Small Business Exporters Association
A trade association
representing small- and medium-size exporters. Contact: Small Business Exporters
Association, 1156 15th Street NW, Suite 1100,
Washington, DC 20005 USA; Tel: [1] (202) 659-9320 OR [1] (800) 345-6728, x211;
Web:
www.sbea.org.
Supply-Chain Council
Global, non-profit trade
association open to all types of organizations. Sponsors and supports
educational programs including conferences, retreats, benchmarking studies, and
development of the Supply-Chain Operations Reference-model (SCOR), the process
reference model designed to improve users' efficiency and productivity. The
Council is dedicated to improving the supply chain efficiency of its
practitioner members. Contact at: Supply-Chain Council, Inc., 1400 Eye Street
NW, Suite 1050, Washington, DC USA 20005; Tel: [1] (202) 962-0440; Fax: [1]
(202) 962-3939; E-mail:
info@supply-chain.org; Web:
www.supply-chain.org.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce, International Division
Represents American
business. It lobbies the U.S. Government for specific trade policies and
sponsors a number of conferences. Contact: U.S. Chamber of Commerce,
International Division, 1615 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20062-2000 USA; Tel:
[1] (202) 659-6000; Web:
www.uschamber.com/International.
U.S. Council for International Business
A membership organization
which is the official U.S. affiliate of the International Chamber of Commerce.
The council also oversees the Interstate Commerce Commission's Temporary
Admission Carnet System. Provides a number of programs available for members:
Court of Arbitration; Counterfeiting Intelligence Bureau;
Institute of
International Business
and Law Practice; International Environmental Bureau. Address: Contact: United
States Council for International Business, 1212 Avenue of the Americas, New
York, NY 10036 USA; Tel: [1] (212) 354-4480; E-mail:
info@uscib.org; Web:
www.uscib.org.
Washington International Trade Association (WITA)
A non-profit, voluntary
organization dedicated to providing a neutral forum in the nation's capital for
the open discussion of international trade issues. WITA has over 800 members
consisting of business executives, consultants, lawyers, federal officials,
diplomats and academics. Through an extensive series of programs, WITA keeps its
members informed of the latest positions taken by the Administration and
Congress on trade policy, rules and regulations governing international trade,
and views of U.S.
trade policy from abroad. Contact: Washington International Trade Association,
1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 350 Washington, DC 20004 USA; Tel: [1] (202)
312-1600; Fax: [1] (202) 312-1601; E-mail:
wita@wita.org; Web:
www.wita.org.
World Trade Centers Association
Located around the world.
World Trade Center members receive office support services, consultant services,
conferences and reciprocal membership services at WTCs globally. Administers
NETWORK, a trade lead data bank system. Contact: World Trade Centers
Association, 60 East 42nd Street, Suite 1901, New York, NY 10165 USA; Tel: [1]
(212) 432-2626; Fax: [1] (212) 488-0064; E-mail:
wtca@wtca.org; Web:
http://iserve.wtca.org
