AIFBA - Atlanta Intl Forwarders and Brokers Association

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AIFBA - Atlanta Intl Forwarders and Brokers Association

We are an organization representing and comprised of Customs brokers and international freight forwarders and others serving Atlanta and surrounding areas.

The objectives of this not-for-profit association are:

➢ To promote the common business interests of Customs Brokers and International Freight Forwarders;

➢ To encourage the maintenance of professionalism within our industry; to maintain a standard of integrity and efficiency that will protect clients and the Government in the fair, reasonable and equitable administration of import and export

laws and regulations; and,

➢ To develop cooperation and good fellowship among the membership in an effort to support the greater good of the Trade community of Atlanta

➢ To create an environment of continued education that supports the previously outline goals.

➢ To participate in the political arm of many Atlanta trade Associations to support the needs of the Atlanta trade community.

➢ To encourage and maintain optimal levels of communication and cooperation with the Customs and Border Protection, FDA, EPA, DOT, BATF, and other participating Government agencies in the Port of Atlanta.

01/20/2026

Join us Friday January 30th for a virtual lunch and learn. Sign up now!

01/06/2026

If you see our fabulous secretary Kelly Lemberg today, please wish her a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Wishing you the best, Kelly!

11/08/2025

It's been a very busy few days at AIFBA! We wish to thank our government speakers from TSA and Customs for being there even when they are not being paid during the shutdown. Thank you to LaDonna Blackwell at Avalon Risk Management, Paige Edeburn at Greer Trucking, Andrew Tuggle at Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg PA for contributing great content. And especially for the best moderator on the planet, Donna M. Mullins at Kale, who just spews knowledge on fly and gives back to AIFBA in so many ways! We would not be able to do educational forums, mentorship mixers, or behind the scene airport tours without our sponsors: Nippon Express USA, Avalon Risk Management Insurance, and Epic Brokers. This is what community in our industry looks like!!

07/31/2025

ATTN: CUSTOMS BROKERS!!!!

We are so excited to have Kate Vitasek join us on August 13th for a special webinar!!! Customs brokerage has historically been perceived as "transactional" business, but brokers are more than just a Customs entry. I think it was past AIFBA President Beth Mince that told me "You date your freight forwarder but you marry your Customs broker." In this webinar, we are going to discuss why! You do NOT want to miss this one!!!!

https://aifba.springly.org/collect/description/588709-v-why-we-need-trust-and-transparency-in-an-era-of-tariffs-turmoil-virtual

Date: August 13, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
Location: Google Meet (link provided upon registration)

Event Highlights
Join us for an interactive virtual workshop with Kate Vitasek— faculty at the University of Tennessee, author, and architect of the award-winning Vested® business model.

In today’s increasingly complex and compliance-driven trade environment, traditional transactional contracts are no longer enough. Kate will introduce a smarter, more collaborative framework—one that builds trust, drives value, and strengthens partnerships across industries.

Her approach emphasizes shared goals, transparency, and long-term success. During the session, Kate will walk us through the real-world application of the five key steps to shift contracting mindset to stronger, more resilient relationships with your business partners.

Understand how these five steps can be applied in today’s trade and brokerage environment to reduce friction, increase value, and build stronger partnerships—especially in an era marked by tariffs, volatility, and ongoing global disruptions.

Gain Strategic Advantage: Learn new ways to build trust-based partnerships that weather uncertainty.

Get Ahead of Disruption: Rethink outdated contracting models and move toward collaborative, value-generating agreements.
Leave with Practical Tools: Walk away with actionable steps to apply relational contracting and transparency within your organization and partnerships. This is not just another compliance or contracting session—it’s a forward-thinking, interactive learning experience designed to shift your mindset and give you the language, tools, and principles to work differently.

Why We Need Trust and Transparency in an Era of Tariffs & TurmoilDate: August 13, 2025Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ETLocation: Google Meet (link...

05/15/2025

Thank you, ATL CBP, for attending our “Tariff Takeover” Day, we appreciate your partnership always, but especially in these difficult times!

04/19/2025

Thank you to everyone that joined us last night to celebrate our members and forget about tariff troubles. AIFBA appreciates our members and we especially love our volunteers that make AIFBA so great! We wish we had more pictures of everyone that showed up.

03/25/2025

If you see our fabulous Treasurer today, please wish her a happy birthday 🎂!

03/01/2025

https://aifba.springly.org/collect/description/539220-t-protests-legal-tips-and-tricks-what-you-should-know-to-craft-an-effective-protest

This session will cover basic and advanced legal tips and tactics on submitting protests to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This session will cover...

02/28/2025

REGISTRATION IS UP AT WWW.AIFBA.COM.
This event is IN PERSON ONLY and limited to 30 participants so register early. Lunch provided by Barnes & Thornburg LLC. Parking provided by IB&M.

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Atlanta, GA
30320

Website

http://www.aifba.com/

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