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Headquartered in the Washington DC metro area, the NCBFAA represents more than 1,300 member companies with 110,000 employees in international trade - the nation's leading freight forwarders, customs brokers, ocean transportation intermediaries (OTIs), NVOCCs and air cargo agents, serving more than 250,000 importers and exporters. The Association’s members handle more than 97% of the entries for goods imported into the United States and are directly involved with the logistics of these goods. Further, members operating as OTIs are involved with approximately 80 to 85% of all exports from the United States. 

 

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NCBFAA & NEI conferences, premier gatherings of industry representatives to learn about industry challenges and connect with colleagues.

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As the national voice of the logistics industry since 1897, NCBFAA enables its more than 1,200 member companies with 110,000 employees to be heard in the halls of Congress and the offices of requlators.

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  • NCBFAA Welcomes New Members

    Jul 16, 2025
    On behalf of NCBFAA's Board of Directors, Leadership and Staff, we want to take a moment to acknowledge and welcome Gulfport Logistics, Magnolia Global Trade Solutions, MaxKlear, and Refresh Global Logistics, which have recently joined our association. We're so excited to have these firms join our organization and we are happy to assist in any way we can!
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  • Supreme Court Clears Way for Sweeping Government Worker Layoffs

    Jul 16, 2025
    The U.S. Supreme Court on July 9 lifted a lower court that blocked nearly a dozen federal government agencies from implementing layoffs and reorganizations involving hundreds of thousands of federal workers. The decision paves the way for these agencies to move forward with the reorganization and reduction-in-force plans, as required by Executive Order 14210 issued in March. The reorganization plans have been on hold since the May 2 injunction.
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  • USDA Again Halts Livestock Imports from Mexico

    Jul 16, 2025
    U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on July 9 announced an immediate shutdown of livestock imports from Mexico after a new world screwworm (NWS) case was reported north of the previous infestations.
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CBP Detroit Field Office Trade Day August 20, 2025

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Detroit Field Office Trade Day August 20, 2025

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations – Detroit Field Office will be hosting the 14th Annual Trade Day at Huntington Place on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.  The registration table will be open starting at 7:30 a.m. with hall doors opening at 8:00 a.m.

This event shall provide the trade community and those interested in the importing/exporting process an opportunity to interact with CBP personnel, Detroit Field Office trade staff and a multitude of representatives from Partner Government Agencies (PGA).  Trade Day 2025 will provide participants with the opportunity to communicate one-on-one with government representatives who are responsible for enforcing various trade laws while still processing/facilitating trade.

Demonstrations and formal presentations and shall be given throughout the day providing information on current programs and policies relating to the import and export of merchandise.  An agenda listing presentations shall be provided to registered attendees as the event date approaches.  Participants are encouraged to bring their questions as they will have access to presenters who will be able to address a multitude of inquires including, but not limited to, policies, procedures, current initiatives, and regulations relating to trade operations.

Advance registration for this free event shall be open until August 15, 2025 by emailing dfotradeoperations@cbp.dhs.gov, Detroit FO Trade Day 2025, with your information to the Trade Team.

To register after that date, or if you have any questions regarding this event, please email the Trade Team at dfotradeoperations@cbp.dhs.gov.

The Trusted Traveler Programs are conducting a Mobile Enrollment for all conditionally approved applicants for GE, NEXUS, and FAST.  No appointment needed.

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CBP Detroit Field Office Trade Day August 20, 2025

Detroit

Detroit Field Office Trade Day August 20, 2025

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations – Detroit Field Office will be hosting the 14th Annual Trade Day at Huntington Place on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.  The registration table will be open starting at 7:30 a.m. with hall doors opening at 8:00 a.m.

This event shall provide the trade community and those interested in the importing/exporting process an opportunity to interact with CBP personnel, Detroit Field Office trade staff and a multitude of representatives from Partner Government Agencies (PGA).  Trade Day 2025 will provide participants with the opportunity to communicate one-on-one with government representatives who are responsible for enforcing various trade laws while still processing/facilitating trade.

Demonstrations and formal presentations and shall be given throughout the day providing information on current programs and policies relating to the import and export of merchandise.  An agenda listing presentations shall be provided to registered attendees as the event date approaches.  Participants are encouraged to bring their questions as they will have access to presenters who will be able to address a multitude of inquires including, but not limited to, policies, procedures, current initiatives, and regulations relating to trade operations.

Advance registration for this free event shall be open until August 15, 2025 by emailing dfotradeoperations@cbp.dhs.gov, Detroit FO Trade Day 2025, with your information to the Trade Team.

To register after that date, or if you have any questions regarding this event, please email the Trade Team at dfotradeoperations@cbp.dhs.gov.

The Trusted Traveler Programs are conducting a Mobile Enrollment for all conditionally approved applicants for GE, NEXUS, and FAST.  No appointment needed.

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