The Airforwarders Association

02/10/2026

If you’re still deciding whether AirCargo 2026 is worth the time, the travel, the calendar shuffle—this is probably for you.

Every year, there’s an event where freight forwarders step out of the day-to-day and come together. Not to sell. Not to posture. But to talk honestly about what’s changing, what’s broken, and how we move this industry forward.

That’s what was built for.

It’s where regulatory shifts get unpacked in plain language.
Where bottlenecks turn into solutions you can actually take home.
Where conversations with airlines, motor carriers, ground handlers, and vendors happen face-to-face—not over email weeks later.

And maybe most importantly, it’s where relationships are built—the kind that don’t show up on an ROI spreadsheet but make the next 12 months a whole lot easier.

As of today, over 900 of your peers have already decided to be there.

If you’re still on the fence, don't be. Consider this your nudge to join us in Orlando.

📍 Orlando, FL
🗓 AirCargo 2026, February 15 - 17
👉 Register at AirCargoConference.com

02/03/2026

🎉 ROLL CALL, AfA COMMUNITY! 🎉

Can you believe we’re less than two weeks away from coming together in Orlando, starting February 15?! We’re beyond excited to gather so many AfA Members in one place for a few unforgettable days, along with other logistics leaders and professionals from all over the world.

This conference is about our people—catching up with familiar faces, meeting new ones, and sharing ideas that move our industry forward.

💙 Thank you to our sponsoring members for your continued support and investment in the AfA community!

👏 And a big shoutout to the AfA member companies investing in their teams’ professional growth by sending representatives—your commitment to learning and leadership makes a real difference.

✨ Huge THANK YOU to the teams making the magic happen behind the scenes ✨
—from our planning committee and Board of Directors to our partner associations who are co-hosting with us. We couldn’t do this without you!

👇 ROLL CALL! Let us know in the comments who we’ll see in Orlando and who’s coming from your team!

Here’s to days full of connection, education, collaboration, and great conversations.

We’ll see YOU in Orlando! 🌴✈️

02/02/2026

Are you coming?

Taking place from 15 to 17 February 2026 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate, the AirCargo Conference will once again bring together a broad

09/05/2025

Register to see me on Friday at the Los Angeles Air Cargo Association luncheon!

06/16/2025

06/05/2025

Enjoyed chatting with Southwest CEO Bob Jordan and new Cargo Chief Brian Kilburn at their new Denver facility ribbon cutting today!

06/05/2025

Heading back to Washington after participating in the Southwest Airlines Cargo new facility ribbon-cutting here in Denver this morning. Lots of excitement and promise.

05/26/2025

On Memorial Day, we remember those who gave everything so others could come home. Their sacrifice echoes in every freedom we experience daily — freedoms that allow us to thrive, dream, and serve. We honor their memory not just today, but in how we choose to live the lives they made possible, carrying their legacy forward for future generations and ensuring they are never forgotten.

04/01/2025

are seeing rush to beat duty increases, raising questions about volume sustainability as rise. The Loadstar's article highlights the business implications. Read it now to understand the full impact.

Shippers are snapping up charter capacity as the look to rush goods from all over the world into the US ahead of looming Tariff increases.

03/27/2025

On my way back to Washington after a successful Cargo meeting in Phoenix this week!

03/26/2025

The Airforwarders Association thanks the JFK Air Cargo Association for including our Executive Director, Brandon Fried, in the successful JFKACA Expo 2025.

We also thank Jeff Yapalater from the Airport Voice (Schneps Media) for his work in documenting the event with his photography.

03/17/2025

The Airforwarders Association hopes this St. Patrick’s Day brings you opportunities for growth and prosperity.