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The Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association (FCBF) is the Florida trade association for industry professionals. We pride ourselves on educating managers and staff alike to thrive in their businesses while keeping up-to-date with changing regulations, and advocate for our industry both at the state and federal levels. Our aim is to elevate this dynamic industry by fortifying the ecosystem in which we operate.
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FCBF on Unfair Carrier Practices: A Letter to FMC Chairman Maffei
June 9, 2021 Chairman Daniel MaffeiFederal Maritime Commission800 North Capitol Street NWWashington, DC 20573 RE: Request for FMC to Address Unfair Carrier Practices Dear Chairman Maffei: On behalf of the freight forwarding industry of Florida, we are...
Phase Six of Lacey Act Implementation Coming Up on July 1
The Lacey Act declaration will soon be required for a new list of tariffs, including new unloaded pallets or containers, certain musical instruments, essential oils and trunks/suitcases. This Phase VI of the Lacey Act declaration enforcement was originally slated to...
FMC: ANPRM on Carrier Automated Tariffs
On April 8, the Federal Maritime Commission published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to facilitate better understanding of inconsistencies in which different carriers are interpreting and applying certain aspects of the Commission's rules. Below, you...
FMC announces more flexibility in service contract filing requirements
FROM FMC.GOV: Shippers and carriers will soon have more flexibility in meeting service contract filing requirements as the result of a rule change approved by the Federal Maritime Commission going into effect this June. The Final Rule amends existing regulations so...
It’s not just about who you know…
Ok, who here has heard someone say, “It’s not WHAT you know…it’s all about WHO you know!!” I imagine several of you nodding your heads and scrolling down, looking to get to the conclusion of this article. But some of you will stick around to see what we’re talking...
Finding your Community through a Trade Association
We recently asked several FCBF members to share their biggest challenges. We received responses ranging form finding the right staff, to keeping up with the fast-changing regulations. to remaining competitive. What we were MOST surprised by was how the others at the...
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Focus Areas
FCBF partners with subject matter experts and experienced professionals to face head-on the challenges of a dynamic environment.
Through seminars, timely communication, and collaborative initiatives, we provide value to professionals from all across the global trade industry.
CREDIBILITY
FCBF hosts numerous workshops and trainings designed to provide attendees with the most up-to-date regulatory processes and trade-related topics.
CONNECTION
The FCBF Board of Directors and Staff work tirelessly to represent our membership via open communication channels with regulatory agencies and key industry players.
COMMUNITY
FCBF Members have access to monthly networking opportunities, ideal for growing business and identifying key collaborators.
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Antitrust Policy and Statement
It is the unqualified policy of the FCBF and all its operating committees, consistent with its bylaws, to conduct its business in strict compliance with the antitrust laws of the U.S., and that no discussions shall be held at either formal meetings or events or during informal discussions or gatherings that may infer or lead to such violations under the law.
