Exporters Almanac

This provides lists of: (i) International Associations of Logistic Companies (ii) information regarding Authorised Economic Operator (iii) sites where you can request a competitive quote (iv) Directories of Freight Forwarding Companies (v) Events and Reference Sites relating to Logistics (vi) the major Logistics & Courier Companies and (vii) companies providing Logistics Related Software.

Associations
Air Forwarders Association 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.
Asociaciòn Internacional de Agentes Professinales de Aduana (ASAPRA) An international corporation of private law, nonprofit, which was founded in Viña del Mar, Chile, in 1969, with the purpose of integrating in a single entity the chambers, federations, associations and unions of Agents, Brokers and / or Customs brokers in Latin America, Spain and Portugal. Customs Agents.
Confédération des Agents en Douane (CONFIAD) The Pan European Network of Customs brokers, also know as "customs agents", are natural or legal persons whose main duty is to assist importers and exporters in the customs clearance, and in general, in the fulfilment of all the customs operations and formalities related to the international movement of goods.
European Association of Heavy Haulage ESTA’s primary objective is European harmonisation of rules and regulations for Abnormal Road Transport Companies and Mobile crane companies.
European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) Founded in 1955 as an intergovernmental organisation, the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) seeks to harmonise civil aviation policies and practices amongst its Member States and, at the same time, promote understanding on policy matters between its Member States and other parts of the world.
European Organization for Forwarding and Logistics (CLECAT) CLECAT represents the interests of more than 19.000 companies employing in excess of 1.000.000 staff in logistics, freight forwarding and customs services. Multinational, medium and small freight forwarders and Customs agents are all within its membership, making the organisation the most representative of its kind.
Féderation Internationale des Associations de Transitaires et Assimilés (FIATA) The global voice of freight logistics.
Federation of National Associations of Ship Brokers and Agents (FONASBA) FONASBA provides a united voice for the world’s ship brokers and agents. Founded in 1969, the organisation promotes fair and equitable practices and ensures that the needs of our members are understood at international, regional and individual national level across the maritime industry.
Freight Network Association International Network of Freight Forwarders
Global Cold Chain Alliance, The The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) represents all major industries engaged in temperature-controlled logistics.
IATA International Air Transport Association’s mission is to represent, lead, and serve the airline industry. . Our 275 members comprise 83% of total air traffic.
Intergovernmental Organisation for International Carriage by Rail The Organisation’s mission is to promote, improve and facilitate international traffic by rail. It therefore offers its 50 Member States a framework for cooperation in the railway sector.
Intergovernmental Organisation for International Carriage by Rail (OTIF) The Organisation’s mission is to promote, improve and facilitate international traffic by rail (Article 2 COTIF 1999). It therefore offers its 50 Member States a framework for cooperation in the railway sector.
International Air Cargo Association, The (TIACA) TIACA is a global not-for-profit trade association representing all the major segments of the air cargo and air logistics industry – combination and all-cargo airlines, forwarders, airports, ground handlers, road carriers, customs brokers, logistics companies, shippers, IT companies, aircraft and equipment manufacturers, trade press, and educational institutions.
International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowner Gives a voice to shipowners, managers and operators of dry cargo vessels and represent better this shipping sector. The power of INTERCARGO, like its partner shipping associations, is that collectively, it is possible to change bulk carrier industry for the better.
International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) Promoting the interest of ports worldwide through strong member relationships, collaboration and information-sharing that help resolve common issues, advance sustainable practices and continually improve how ports serve the maritime industries.
International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is the principal international trade association for the shipping industry, representing shipowners and operators in all sectors and trades.
International Civil Aviation Organization ICAO works with the Convention’s 192 Member States and industry groups to reach consensus on international civil aviation Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and policies in support of a safe, efficient, secure, economically sustainable and environmentally responsible civil aviation sector.
International Federation of Customs Brokers Associations (IFCBA) The IFCBA works to bring about improvements in Customs policies and practices on a global basis. These improvements benefit both customs brokers and their clients. The international trade community depends on the work done by customs brokers and the IFCBA serves customs brokers by keeping them at the centre of the international trading system. It is our mission to promote the value and use of customs brokers worldwide.
International Federation of International Furniture Removers (FIDI) FIDI is the global alliance of professional international moving and relocation companies, specialised in moving household goods and personal effects from one country to another, from one continent to another, according to the best quality standards.
International Heavy Haul Association A non-profit, non political entity organized to facilitate and participate in he development or acquisition and distribution of knowledge germane to heavy haul railroad technology and operations.
International Maritime Organization, The United Nations specialized agency with responsibility for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine pollution by ships
International Road Union IRU is the global industry association for road transport, driving the sustainable mobility of people and goods across the planet.
International Union of Combined Road-Rail Transport Companies (UIRR) UIRR is the industry association for the sector of Combined Transport in Brussels. Its members are Combined Transport Operators and Combined Transport Terminals. UIRR actively promotes Combined Transport, primarily towards European decision-makers and facilitates the enhancement of the sector, while also supporting the daily functioning of this ecologically and economically sustainable mode of long(er) distance freight transport.
International Union of Private Wagons (UIP) UIP is the umbrella association of national associations from fourteen European countries, thus representing more than 200 freight wagon keepers and ECMs with more than 210’000 freight wagons, performing 50 % of the rail freight tonne-Kilometres throughout Europe.
International Union of Railways (UIC) The worldwide professional association representing the railway sector and promoting rail transport.
Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) The Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association (SC&RA) is an international trade association of more than 1,400 members from 46 nations. Our members are involved in specialized transportation, machinery moving and erecting, industrial maintenance, millwrighting and crane and rigging operations, manufacturing and rental.
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) We fight passionately to improve working lives, connecting nearly 700 affiliated trade unions from 150 countries that may otherwise be isolated and helping their members to secure rights, equality and justice. We are the voice for nearly 20 million working men and women across the world.
Worldscale Association Worldscale is a non-profit making organisation. It is managed by shipping professionals and directors from ship-broking companies in London and New York. Worldscale’s definitive guide to tanker freight rates is now available on the Internet. As well as being faster and more convenient to access than the printed volume, this offers additional benefits, including: Access to 320,000 flat rates More Options and routes More information

Authorised Economic Operator Information
AEO Directory The only global Directory of Authorised Economic Operators - with More than 22,000 AEOs and 113 Country Profiles.
Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) - Definition An Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) is defined by the WCO SAFE Framework of Standards.
EU - Authorised Economic Operators Query Page to find specific AEOs by name and/or country in the EU.
EU - Authorised Economic Operators - Competent Customs Authorities Query Page to find the National Competent Authority in a particular country i.e. which entities issue AEO certificates in the individual countries.
UK Authorised Economic Operators Check if a business holds Authorised Economic Operator status. Use this list to see if a business holds Authorised Economic Operator status with HMRC.

Competitive Quotes
Cargo-Cards Place an order on the CARGO-CARDS Freight Exchange, to receive commercial offers for shipping. There’s no need to communicate directly with each carrier or freight forwarder; just formulate a transportation request, and dozens (even hundreds) of companies will approach you with proposals. Let compete for your freight!
Global One Logistics Network Request a quote from a number of companies
JCtrans.net Logistics e-Business Platform - get a competitive quote
Quicargo Calculate your shipping rate. Get the best price at Quicargo without commitment! Are you in need of transportation for pallets in Europe? We can offer you great deals for both spot and recurring transport.

Directories
AZfreight Directory We offer the most comprehensive information site for the air cargo professional incorporating all the contacts from our renowned A-Z Worldwide Airfreight Directory plus news from Air Cargo Week.
Forwarders.com Directory of Freight Forwarding Services
FreightArea FreightArea.com sees itself as a service provider to the freight industry. We don’t ship anything, we don’t carry any goods. We just GUIDE freight buyers to right logistics companies!
Freightbook Directory of freight forwarders
FreightNet International Network of Freight Forwarders
Freightworld Directory of freight modes and services worldwide.
Global Logistics Net Global Logistics is a specialized international directory for logistics and forwarding companies. Our logistics site is one of the most powerful worldwide logistics network.
Shipping Guides Ltd. Access data on over 9,000 ports, harbours and terminals in any format you require. Sourced only from authenticated port authorities, agents and operators.
Tradeworlds - Airfreight Airfreight directory.
Tradeworlds - Transport Transport directory.
World Port Source World Port Source provides interactive satellite images, maps and contact information for 4,936 ports in 196 countries around the world. Quickly find any port using our regional map of the world.

Events & Reference
10timesEvents List - Air, Aviation & Airports
10times Events List - Logistics & Transportation
10times Events List - Railway & Roadways
10times Events List - Shipping & Ports
EurTradeNet The European Alliance of customs-related service providers or CRSPs, a unique knowledge network joining together their local expertise in information handling services and communication solutions to assure the most effective implementation of eCustoms Europe-wide.
FlightRadar24 Flightradar24 is a global flight tracking service that provides you with real-time information about thousands of aircraft around the world.
Marine Traffic MarineTraffic provides the most comprehensive maritime database to more than 6 million users monthly. 800 million vessel positions recorded monthly. 18 million vessel and port related events recorded monthly Details of over 650 thousand marine assets available (vessels, ports, lights).
Transport Events Transport Events is the world’s leading organizer of B2B conference and exhibition in container ports, shipping and logistics in the emerging markets.
World Bank, The - Logistics Performance Index An interactive benchmarking tool created to help countries identify the challenges and opportunities they face in their performance on trade logistics and what they can do to improve their performance.

IncoTerms
ICC’s world renowned Incoterms Since its founding in 1919, ICC has been committed to the facilitation of international trade. Different practices and legal interpretations between traders around the world necessitated a common set of rules and guidelines. As a response, ICC published the first Incoterms® rules in 1936. We have been maintaining and developing them ever since. As ICC celebrates its Centenary in 2019, the world business organization is pleased to announce the publication of Incoterms® 2020. The newest edition of the Incoterms® rules will help prepare business for the next century of global trade.
Incoterms® 2020 - free pdf Incoterms® 2020 PDF - Download now - International Trade Regulations - Latest Version. From Crane Worldwide logistics.
TradeFinanceGlobal - IncoTerms Incoterms® Rules 2020 (International Commerce Terms). A short, 20 page introductory guide on each Incoterms® 2020 rule. plus free download of pdf copy.

Logistics Companies
Agility Agility is one of the world’s largest integrated logistics providers with more than 22,000 employees and operations in 100 countries.
Americold Americold is the global leader in temperature - controlled warehousing and logistics, with the largest network in the world.
APL Logistics Offers a comprehensive suite of services extending from international freight forwarding to both origin and destination services, including freight consolidation, warehousing and distribution management.
BDP International A network of wholly-owned operations, joint ventures and affiliates in nearly 140 countries, including more than 270 offices across the world, BDP People believe in delivering on the promise of service excellence one customer at a time.
Bolloré Logistics Major Logistics Company
Cargo World Network (CWN) A network that brings together leading consolidators in every country to create a global network of Less than Container Load (LCL) services. The collective local resources, knowledge and facilities of our members give our customers the competitive advantage of accessing innovative ideas and direct sailings connecting ports worldwide.
CEVA Logistics CEVA Logistics makes business flow. As one of the world’s leading non-asset- based supply chain management companies, we design and implement industry-leading solutions in both freight management and contract logistics.
C.H. Robinson Worldwide We believe in accelerating global trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s economy. With more than a century of industry experience, we know what it takes to manage rapid growth, embrace change, and to stay competitive in the marketplace. Today, we’re one of the world’s largest third party logistic providers.
Dachser As one of the global leaders in the logistics industry, DACHSER has successfully proved for decades that a family-owned company can achieve much with committed employees and innovative thinking.
DB Schenker Logistics At DB Schenker, we’re committed to providing innovative supply chain solutions that challenge the status quo. As a global industry leader with more than 140 years of logistics experience, we’re proud to support industry and trade in the global exchange of goods.
DHL Logistics Every industry has its own particular characteristics and supply chain needs, which is why our sector management approach is to work with customers to optimize the value proposition for their industry’s distinctive requirements.
DSV We deliver your cargo safely, securely and on time anywhere in the world by air, sea, road and rail. And we support all your warehousing needs.
Expeditors International At Expeditors, our clients often observe that our people just seem to care more. That’s no accident. In fact, it’s proof that the company culture we’ve established and the core values we embrace are working—working to turn the brightest minds in logistics into the best and most effective customer service crew worldwide.
Fedex Connecting people with goods, services and ideas creates opportunities and improves lives. At FedEx, we believe that a connected world is a better world, and that belief guides everything we do.
G4S G4S is the world's leading global, integrated security company specialising in the delivery of security and related services to customers across six continents.
Kuehne + Nagel Since 1890, when the business was founded in Bremen, Germany, by August Kuehne and Friedrich Nagel, Kuehne + Nagel has grown into one of the world's leading logistics providers. Today, the Kuehne + Nagel Group has some 1,336 offices in 109 countries, with around 76,000 employees.
Multiport - Ships Agency network Multiport is now the world's largest independent ship agency network with 10% of the worldwide agency business by port call.
Nippon Express Nippon Express serves as your logistics consultant, providing one-stop business solutions that connect people and companies beyond national and regional boundaries, through diverse logistics modes, integrating land, air, and marine transport.
Sinotrans Sinotrans China relies on strong strength and increasingly perfect service network at home and abroad, adhering to the "service to create value" business philosophy, Sinotrans (Hong Kong) Logistics Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries in Southeast Asia, is committed to providing customers with "safe, rapid, accurate, save, convenient" all-round integrated logistics services and personalized Logistics solutions for customer supply chain management and business development to create greater value.
SNCF Geodis GEODIS is a Supply Chain Operator ranking among the top companies in its field in Europe and the World. GEODIS, which is part of SNCF Logistics, which in turn is a business line of the SNCF Group, is the number one Transport and Logistics operator in France and ranked number four in Europe.
TNT We’ve been delivering our customers’ promises for over 70 years. Our fast, extensive road network across Europe provides a wide range of delivery services to meet your customer commitments and expand your reach. We connect Europe with more than 55,000 trips by road each week.
Transglobal Our mission is to provide high-quality, value for money, worldwide delivery services using only the top carriers. Looking after customers’ needs has been, and always will be, our primary goal and key to our continued success.
UPS Founded in 1907 as a messenger company in the United States, UPS has grown into a multi-billion-dollar corporation by clearly focusing on the goal of enabling commerce around the globe. Today, UPS is a global company with one of the most recognized and admired brands in the world. We have become the world's largest package delivery company and a leading global provider of specialized transportation and logistics services. Every day, we manage the flow of goods, funds, and information in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.
XPO Logistics XPO Logistics (NYSE: XPO) is a top ten global logistics company. We run our business as one highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets in 32 countries, with over 97,000 employees and 1,505 locations.

Logistics Software Providers
AEB AEB Cloud software at its best to provide easy and efficient assistance for your daily work – in export controls, logistics, and customs management.
Blu Jay Solutions Logistics and Transportation Software and Services
Descartes The Global Leader in Uniting Logistics-intensive Businesses in Commerce. Network, Applications, Content and Community.
eLogistics Harnesses the power of web technology to bring new efficiency to freight transport operators.
Freightdata 2000 Provides Freight Forwarding Software for International and Domestic Air Freight, Deep Sea Shipping and Road Transport.
GEFO Its global offer integrates all logistics solutions, particularly multimodai. Its agile and scalable solutions are designed to optimise all projects ensuring the guarantee of reliability to meet manufacturers’ needs. Its international network covers over 300 destinations.
International Trade Systems An integrated, online customs brokerage and freight forwarding cloud platform to reduce costs, manage compliance, and track shipments in real-time.
Logicor Integrated shipping management software.
SeaRoutes searoutes.com is a professional tool for route and distance calculation, voyage planning of seagoing vessels. You can use it free of charge! You can compute routes by either searching and selecting ports or cities, or directly by clicking somewhere on the globe. Routes can be calculated from port to port, sea to port or door to door. Once your route is calculated, you can further explore our forecasted bunkering costs and weather on route by clicking these respective icons.
ShipStation The Multichannel Order & Delivery Management Platform With 100+ Integrations. ShipStation is the leading web-based order management and shipping software designed to make retailers exceptionally efficient at processing, fulfilling, and shipping their ecommerce orders. We combine order processing, inventory management, creation of shipping labels, and customer communication all into one easy-to-use interface.
Trade Tech Specializes in creating software solutions for the international logistics industry.
Unifreight Cloud Generation Provides software solutions for freight forwarders, shipping agents, airline cargo sales agents, and customs brokers.
WiseTech Global WiseTech Global has a wealth of experience assisting logistics companies around the globe in identifying, creating, and leveraging competitive advantages through utilization of scalable technology solutions. Our purpose is to improve their visibility, efficiency, and quality of service while simultaneously reducing operating costs and increasing profitability.

Opportunities in Logistics
Indeed New International Logistics jobs.
Jobs in Milan Jobs in Milan and Italy for professionals and expats seeking employment opportunities.
Jooble International logistics jobs
Seek Find your ideal job at SEEK with international logistics jobs found in All Australia. View all our international logistics vacancies now with new jobs
Together Abroad Apply for available Logistics and Supply Chain Jobs in The Netherlands
UNjobs Jobs in logistics within the United Nations

Trade Magazines
aircargonews Our mission is to be the leading print communications and media partner to the air cargo industry, giving trusted news and information that helps our clients’ make smarter and better decisions. We aim to do this in a manner most useful to recipients- print, directories, website, e-newsletters, digital products, apps, social media, exhibitions and events.
AirCargo World An award-winning publication with over 75 years’ industry experience, aims to provide air logistics professionals with insightful information by way of data analysis, feature articles, and in-depth coverage of events and trends affecting their business and the airfreight logistics industry.
American Shipper Designed to serve the information needs of shippers, carriers and third parties involved in international transportation and for executives managing international logistics and supply chains.
Courier Magazine Features articles on the courier and deliver industry, expedited delivery and courier industry news as well as many other sources for courier and expedited delivery service information.
Global Trade Looking for the latest news on global logistics and supply chain management? Get inside information on global shipping, warehousing, and foreign trade.
Inbound Logistics Free magazine featuring the freshest ideas in sourcing, logistics and transportation to business professionals.
International Airport Review International Airport Review is one of the leading sources of information for the airport and aviation community; covering news and opinions pieces regarding passenger experience, airside operations, terminal operations, security, information technology, ATC/ATM, airport development, construction and design, and sustainability.
Journal of Commerce Weekly magazine and online resource focused on global trade and logistics intelligence.
Land Line Magazine Provides news and feature articles to keep professional truckers updated on legislation, industry activities and trends, and how these affect their business.
Loadstar, The Founded in 2012 our focus is on independent, high-quality journalism for the benefit of our readers’ knowledge and understanding. We strive for authenticity and significance by a daily attempt to be first to the story, making the market think, and challenging the global freight industry to do better.
Logistics Business® Magazine The only pan-European magazine for all aspects of logistics, warehousing, materials handling, supply chain software, ...
Logistics Management Established in 1962, Logistics Management magazine is published monthly. Special reports, like the Logistics Outlook in January and the Buyers Guide in December, are provided on an annual basis. Logistics Management reaches the largest number of logistics professionals in the industry. Additionally, no other industry publication reaches nearly as many audited buying influencers of logistics services, technology, and equipment.
Mail & Express Review Mail & Express Review (MER) is the industry leading magazine for professionals in the mail, express and e-commerce sectors. Packed with original content, thought-provoking features and interviews with key industry leaders, MER is the must-read publication for those who want the inside track on the industry.
Marine & Industrial Report Trade newspaper covering the latest news and happenings in the marine industry.
Maritime Herald Daily maritime industry news.
Material Handling & Logistics (MH&L) Delivering Clarity to the Complexities of Supply Chain. Magazine providing tactical information about the fundamentals of logistics - moving information, materials and products efficiently through all stages of the supply chain.
PORT Technology Published four times a year, Port Technology is the only technical preview and review of advanced technologies for ports, harbours and terminals world-wide. Each edition features over 30 technical papers written by leading industry professionals, which reflect emerging trends and technical advances that enhance efficiency and increase productivity in ports and terminals.
Supply Chain Digest Magazine for supply chain management and logistics practioners to find information, news, and tools. Covers logistics management, distribution, RFID, material handling, transportation, supply chain software, and more.
WorldCargo News The world's best resource for world cargo and cargo handling News and features - air, sea and road cargo handling, intermodal cargo and ..
World Highways Dedicated to all aspects of road infrastructure worldwide, from the planning, construction and maintenance of highways to tolling, safety and traffic management systems.

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