Government, Trade and Industry online resources
Air Cargo World
The air cargo industry's leading international monthly, providing in-depth analysis of trends and strategic decision-making involving airlines forwarders, express carriers and logistics companies. Based in Washington, D.C., with correspondents around the world, the magazine is published monthly in the U.S. and also publishes international editions nine times a year.
Air Transport World
The magazine of airline world management; covers airline and cargo industry news; provides analysis and insight on air cargo trends.
American Association of Port Authorities
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) is the alliance of ports of the Western Hemisphere. The Association promotes the common interests of the port community and provides leadership on trade, transportation, environmental and other issues related to port development and operations. AAPA furthers public understanding of the essential role fulfilled by ports within the global transportation system. The Association serves as a resource to help members accomplish their professional responsibilities.
American Shipper
Known for its in-depth reporting on issues affecting the freight industry, global trade, customs and logistics, this monthly magazine covers air, ocean, maritime, trade, customs regulatory actions and shipper issues worldwide. Focus is primarily on North America although the coverage often contains international-related topics.
Bloomberg Business News
One of the major online business and financial news web sites, this wire service provides extensive coverage of daily business activities, financial, corporate and securities news, primarily for publicly traded companies.
Broker Power, Inc.
This online service monitors the actions of every Federal agency and institution involved in setting and implementing US trade policy, as well as reports on general international trade practices and trends.
CIO Online
Leading resource of IT trends and information services management issues for technology executives.
CNNfn the financial network
Web-based version of the popular television all news channel, provides up to the minute business and financial news as well as world and general news.
Code of Federal Regulations
A very useful web site for researching and obtaining detail on U.S. Federal Regulations, Customs laws and other subjects of federal legislative and regulatory actions, etc.
Consumer Product Safety Commission
The Consumer Product Safety Commission web site has regular updates on products which are subject to recall or investigation for safety issues, as well as general information on product safety matters.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
The Federal Trade Commission enforces a variety of federal antitrust and consumer protection laws. The Commission seeks to ensure that the nation's markets function competitively, and are vigorous, efficient, and free of undue restrictions. The Commission also works to enhance the smooth operation of the marketplace by eliminating acts or practices that are unfair or deceptive. In general, the Commission's efforts are directed toward stopping actions that threaten consumers' opportunities to exercise informed choice. Finally, the Commission undertakes economic analysis to support its law enforcement efforts and to contribute to the policy deliberations of the Congress, the Executive Branch, other independent agencies, and state and local governments when requested.
Federation of International Trade Associations
The Federation of International Trade Associations (FITA), founded in 1984, fosters international trade by strengthening the role of local, regional, and national associations throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada that have an international mission. FITA affiliates are 400+ independent international associations with an aggregate membership of more than 300,000 North American companies and organizations active in international trade.
Houston Customhouse Brokers & Freight Forwarders Association
HCBFFA has been instrumental in providing leadership to international trade service companies since 1982. Our membership represents over 75,000 importers and exporters who do business through Houston, the third largest seaport and one of the largest international gateways in the United States. Members are provided with a forum for exchanging ideas and staying informed on pertinent issued and new technologies that affect the international trade community.
Inbound Logistics
A monthly magazine, focuses heavily on logistics-oriented stories and emphasizes resources for logistics professionals as well as shipper-driven stories relating logistics practice in the market today. Also contains a number of interactive resources for generating sales leads and routing bids for logisics projects.
Industrial Distribution
The magazine for management and sales personnel involved in distribution operations for companies, as well as specialized distribution firms. Generally reports on distribution products, services, tools and techniques for industrial manufacturers.
Intermodal Association of North America
IANA is North America's leading industry trade association representing the combined interests of the intermodal freight industry. IANA provides its members with a variety of products and services that not only meet the needs of a diverse and growing membership, but also address issues of common concern. These quality programs keep members informed of legislative and regulatory issues, and provide reliable industry data, educational forums, networking opportunities, news and information, and more.
Freight Services
