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Who We Are

The Airforwarders Association (AfA) serves as the voice of the airforwarding industry.  As an alliance of indirect air carriers, cargo airlines and affiliated businesses located throughout the global transportation community, we represent member companies dedicated to moving cargo throughout the supply chain.  

Our members range from small businesses with fewer than 20 employees to large companies employing more than 1,000 people and business models varying from domestic to worldwide freight forwarding operations.  In short, they are the travel agents for freight shipments, moving cargo in the timeliest and most cost efficient manner whether it is carried on aircraft, truck, rail or ship. 

A wide variety of goods are shipped via air cargo – from organs for medical transplants to mail to live animals to manufactured goods such as clothing.  manufacturers rely heavily on air cargo shipments to ensure timely and secure delivery of goods, which is necessary to remain competitive in the global market.  Security is and always has been the first priority of our industry.  Airforwarders are experienced professionals who maintain full control over cargo in secured facilities until it is delivered directly to the plane for transport.

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1455 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 577-9536
www.airforwarders.org