Each year poses what seem to be new challenges for airforwarders across America. Proposed fuel surcharges in legislation. 100 percent screening amendments on every homeland security bill out of committee. An airline industry in serious financial jeopardy. The scaling back of cargo operations.

We have been working proactively with cargo airlines, federal regulatory agencies and members of Congress to promote cargo operations with airlines, influence impending regulations and thwart fuel surcharges.

We focus on making government officials aware that airforwarders place a premium on security and are actively working to ensure that our cargo and the public are safe.

It is important that you get involved. The AfA's Government Action Center is provided as a service to our members to keep them informed on current legislative and public policy issues that affect our business. We encourage you to contact your legislator on issues that are important to you. All the information you need to be an effective advocate can be found here. Remember -- decisions are made each day by Congress that have an impact on our business. These elected officials and their staffs must rely upon the expressed views of their constituents, the information of experts, and their own opinions to make important decisions. You can make a difference!