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Industry Links
Find the latest news, up to date regulatory information, code lists, government resources and supply chain/logistics organizations at your fingertips.

Industry Associates

The American Association of Exporters and Importers
http://www.aaei.org/
The site describes the purpose of the organization, its publications and its conferences/seminars

International Air Transport Association
http://www.iata.org/
Provides international air transport items of interest to its trade association

International Chamber of Commerce
http://www.iccwbo.org/
The world business organization, the only representative body that speaks with authority on behalf of enterprises from all sectors in every part of the world. ICC promotes an open international trade and investment system and the market economy

The Maritime Home Page
http://www.maritimeusa.com/
Provides resources for information on Maritime issues

National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA)
http://www.ncbfaa.org/
Provides easy access to professional, licensed Customs Brokers or freight forwarders. It also provides links to other logistic service providers






Government Agencies

AESDirect
http://www.aesdirect.gov/
US Census Bureau's free internet system for filing SED information electronically to the Automated Export System (AES) plus links to Schedule B and Harmonized Code Numbers for accurate commodity classifications.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/
Oversees the management of federal government records and ensures ready access to essential evidence that documents the rights of American citizens, the actions of federal officials and the national experience

Denied Persons' List

http://www.bxa.doc.gov/DPL/Default.shtm

Entity List
http://www.bxa.doc.gov/Entities/

Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)
http://www.fmc.gov/
This independent government agency is responsible for the regulation of shipping in the foreign trades of the United States.

The Foreign Trade Division of the Bureau of Census

http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/www/index.html
Provides the trading community with up-to-date information on international trade processing

The International Trade Administration

http://www.ita.doc.gov/
Provides objective trade expertise to the government determines the impact of imports on US industries and directs actions against unfair trade practices

US Bureau of Export Administration
http://www.bxa.doc.gov/

US Custom Services
http://www.customs.ustreas.gov/
Provides trade community with current, relevant information regarding the operations of Customs. The Web Site has a special section devoted to Importing and Exporting operations

US Department of Commerce

http://www.commerce.gov/
This agency focuses on working with the business community to foster economic growth and create new American jobs

US Foreign Trade Highligts
http://www.ita.doc.gov/td/industry/otea/usfth/

U.S. Government Export Portal
http://export.gov/
The U.S. Government's export portal containing vital information and assistance for exporters.

US International Trade Commission
http://www.usitc.gov/
Provides practical information to help selecting markets for your products

US Trade Information Center
http://www.ita.doc.gov./td/tic/





Supply Chain and Logistics Organizations

APICS
http://www.apics.org/
Educational society for resource management

Council of Logistics Management
http://www.clm1.org/
Provides the trading community with up-to-date information on international trade processing

Supply Chain Council
http://www.supply-chain.org/
An unincorporated grass-roots activity to create a standard to improve supply-chain processes among manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and retailers






Standard Code

IATA Import Codes
http://www1.iata.org/codes/index

Official Airport Codes
http://www.mapping.com/airportcodes.html





Media

American Shipper
http://www.americanshipper.com
Magazine serves the information needs of shippers, carrers and third parties involved in international transportation and for executives managing international logistics and supply chains.

CBC
http://www.cbc.ca/
Canada's public broadcaster offering radio, television and online news and information.

The Journal of Commerce
http://www.joc.com/
Provides up-to-date information on issues concerning global commerce, the transportation industry and the maritime industry

Federal Computer Week
http://www.fcw.com/
Source of breaking federal, state and local IT news daily

Industry Week
http://www.industryweek.com/
Edited for executives and key decision-makers in the industrial management throughout America and industrial support service organizations

Industry Week's The Value Chain
http://www.iwvaluechain.com/
Informs manufacturing executives of trends, technologies, and management strategies that drive continuous improvement enterprise-wide.

InfoWorld
http://www.infoworld.com/
Provides in-depth technical analysis on key products, solutions, and technologies for sound buying decisions and business gain.

Logistic Management & Distribution Report
http://www.manufacturing.net/lm/indexflash.asp
A web-based magazine that offers industry news and in-depth analysis on the major forms of freight transportation plus information on products, technologies, government regulations and international logistics.

NewsFactor Network
http://www.newsfactor.com/
In addition to original daily news and analysis, NewsFactor produces special reports, feature articles, opinion columns, and exclusive interviews.

Shipping Digest
http://www.shippingdigest.com/
Shipping industry news, sailing schedules, and related industry sites

Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com
Daily newspaper headquartered in Washington D.C.





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