Association Links
AIM
724.934.4470
A global trade association of providers and users of components, networks, systems and services that manage the collection and integration of data with information management systems.
Air Forwarders Association
202.393.2818
AfA serves as the voice of the airforwarding industry. The Association is an alliance of Indirect Air Carriers, Cargo Airlines, and affiliated businesses located throughout the United States. Airforwarders play a vital role in ensuring the continuous movement of global commerce.
Air-Transport Association of America
202.626.4000
The Air Transport Association of America is the premier trade organization of the principal U.S. airlines. ATA airline members and their affiliates transport more than 90 percent of all U.S. airline passenger and cargo traffic.
APICS - The Association for Operations Management
800.444-APICS (2742)
The APICS community provides lifelong learning for lifetime success. APICS' certification programs, training tools and networking opportunities increase workplace performance.
American Association of Port Authorities
703.684.5700
AAPA, the alliance of leading ports in the Western Hemisphere, protects and advances the common interests of its diverse members as they connect their communities with the global transportation system.
American Society of Transportation & Logistics, Inc. (AST&L)
703.524.5011
A professional society serving as a source of information and guidance for individuals in traffic, transportation, logistics and physical distribution management.
American Transportation Research Institute
703.838.1966
ATRI publishes a compendium of current idling regulations by state, which is provided for free in two different PDF formats -- the original compendium listing and as a foldable cab card for quick reference. ATRI updates the compendium regularly.
American Trucking Associations
703.838.1700
The mission of the American Trucking Associations, Inc., is to serve and represent the interests of the trucking industry with one united voice; to influence in a positive manner Federal and State governmental actions; to advance the trucking industry’s image, efficiency, competitiveness, and profitability; to provide educational programs and industry research; to promote safety and security on our nation’s highways and among our drivers; and to strive for a healthy business environment.
Association of American Railroads
202.639.2100
AAR members include the major freight railroads in the United States, Canada and Mexico, as well as Amtrak and several short line holding companies. The AAR is committed to keeping the railroads of North America safe, fast, efficient, clean, technologically advanced, and secure.
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)
630.574.0985
A professional organization for persons in all industries, types of business and job functions involved in the logistics process.
Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA)
703.527.8655
ELFA is the trade association representing financial services companies and manufacturers engaged in financing the utilization and investment of/in capital goods.
Express Carriers Association
866.322.7447
The mission of the ECA is to foster business relationships between carriers, shippers and vendors who offer products and services to the transportation industry.
Industrial Truck Association
202.296.9880
A trade organization aimed to further the interests of the lift truck industry plus manufacturers of forklifts, tow tractors, rough terrain vehicles, hand pallet trucks and automated guided vehicles.
Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)
770.449.0460
A professional organization aimed at encouraging and assisting education and research in the art and science of industrial engineering.
International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW)
703.373.4300
A trade association aimed at advancing the interests and welfare of the refrigerated warehousing, transportation, distribution and logistics businesses.
International Safe Transit Association (ISTA)
517.333.3437
An association in which packaging vendors, carriers, shippers and testing laboratories work together to address the problems of package damage and package economics.
International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA)
847.813.4699
A trade association that aims to promote the general interests of the public merchandise warehousing industry.
The Logistics Institute
416. 363.3005
The Logistics Institute's ongoing mission is to teach, develop and promote the science of logistics to the business community and to encourage practitioners along logistics career paths. It offers the Professional Logistician - P.Log. - designation to channel and refine the skills of those already working in a logistics-related field.
Materials Handling & Management Society
704. 676.1190
A professional society dedicated to enhancing the stature of its members and their fields through promoting public recognition of material handling and material management as vital professional business activities.
Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA)
847. 680.3500
A trade association aimed at educating distributor members in the methods and practices necessary for them to become the most efficient medium through which materials handling equipment manufacturers distribute their products.
Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) and Material Handling Institute (MHI)
704. 676.1190
MHIA is a trade association that sponsors events to showcase the products and services of its member companies. MHI is a not-for-profit affiliate of the MHIA and offers education, research and training programs and activities.
Material Handling Society of New Jersey (MHSNJ)
732. 477.5112
MHSNJ is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting material handling professionals by providing an educational forum and fostering communication among New Jersey's manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution practitioners.
National Association of Rail Shippers
972. 690.4740
The Association is the umbrella organization that links five regional associations of rail owners, vendors and users in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Its membership consists of the officers of each regional association, plus six elected officers and a board of directors.
National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW)
202. 872.0885
A trade association that represents the merchant wholesale distribution industry.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
800. 356.4674
NIOSH is the federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness.
National Industrial Transportation League
703. 524.5011
The National Industrial Transportation League was established in 1907 to represent shippers in their dealings with various regulatory bodies. The League has a proud tradition of being the “Voice of the Shipper.”
National Wooden Pallet and Container Association (NWPCA)
703. 519.6104
A trade association that provides its members with solutions to meet their customers' changing unit load materials handling needs.
RILA - Retail Industry Leaders Association
703.600.2021
RILA members include retailers, product manufacturers, and service suppliers, which together account for more than $1.5 trillion in annual sales.
SOLE - The International Society of Logistics
301. 459.8446
A not-for-profit international organization devoted to scientific, educational and literary endeavors to enhance the art and science of logistics technology, education and management.
Southeastern Warehouse Association
704. 566.6789
A group of third party warehouse and logistic providers with the common goal of improving their competitive position through professional development.
Supply Chain & Logistics Canada (SCL)
905. 513.7300
A professional organization for individuals interested in improving their logistics and/or distribution management skills.
Transportation & Logistics Council (TLC)
631. 549.8988
TLC is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to serving the interests of the shipping community through education and representation in issues relating to the transportation of goods.
Women in Logistics
This Canadian-based organization creates programs to attract, support and retain women in the supply chain/logistics sector.