Trade Associations

Automated Customs International Trade Association (ACITA) acts on behalf of those involved in international trade as a critical partner for the UK and European authorities. Providing information and advice to its members, both on-line and through regular regional and national meetings.

BIFA's role is to provide a focus for the international freight distribution industry.

Association of Freight Software Supplies. The leading suppliers of freight, transportation, customs, Internet and e-commerce systems to the freight services industry are members of AFSS.

AICES is the trade organisation in the UK for companies handling international express documents and package shipments.

Logistics UK is one of the biggesivt business groups in the UK, supporting, shaping and standing up for, efficient logistics. We are the only business group in the UK that represents all of logistics, with members from the road, rail, sea and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods.

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) is the professional body for everyone in the logistics, passenger transport, transport planning and related industries and is dedicated to supporting, developing and representing all specialists at all stages of career development.

The Chamber of Shipping is the trade association for the UK shipping industry, working to promote and protect the interests of its members both nationally and internationally.