The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) marked its Golden Jubilee with the 50th annual conference held in New Orleans from April 24-26. The event was a resounding success, attracting over 700 guests. Alba Wheels Up was pleased to be represented by some of the hardworking members of our leadership team.
Leslie Bresnaider, VP Customs Brokerage, was in attendance and had this to say, “This year’s conference was packed with great speakers and content. We heard panels with US Customs, CPSC, USDA, FDA and the head of the FMC. Acting CBP Commissioner Troy Miller was the keynote speaker at Wednesday’s lunch. He promised to continue to work with the Brokerage community and encouraged us to continue to engage Customs to improve industry. It is also really special to see so many people attending in person and New Orleans was a really fun venue. The conference is an opportunity to see friends from other cities that you may not get to see in person any other time of the year.”
You can find some of the highlights of the NCBFAA Conference below:
The Customs Business Fairness Act (H.R. 1453):
The conference saw the reintroduction of the Customs Business Fairness Act to Congress by Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) and other representatives. The JFK Airport Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association played a crucial role in this development. NCBFAA continues to seek additional sponsors for the legislation, urging members to extend their support.
Alba Wheels Up Sponsors Scholarship:
At a lunchtime meeting, Alba Wheels Up sponsored one of the $5000 scholarships awarded by the NCBFAA. Elizabeth Hill, a deserving recipient whose mot
her works at John S. James Co., won the scholarship for her insightful essay on the effectiveness of trade embargoes. Damien Stile, COO of Alba Wheels Up International, presented the award.
The Future of Air Cargo Panel Discussion:
Tom Marzano, Alba’s EVP of Operations, participated in a panel discussion on the future of air cargo, emphasizing the need for engagement with airport activities and maintaining open communication with local U.S. Customs offices and Port Authorities. The panel highlighted the economic significance of air freight and the necessity of investing in cargo terminals.
21st Century Customs Framework Panel:
Vincent Iacopella, Executive VP Growth and Strategy at Alba Wheels Up International, contributed to a panel discussing the 21st Century Customs Framework. The CBP is developing a new entry process to incorporate more information and data earlier in the shipping process. The panel explored brokers’ roles in this new program and deliberated on desired modifications for ACE 2.0.
Alba Wheels Up’s active participation in the NCBFAA 50th annual conference exemplifies its commitment to shaping the future of the industry. From sponsoring scholarships to engaging in panel discussions on critical topics, the company continues to demonstrate its dedication to advancing the customs and logistics landscape.
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