Press Release
Airforwarders Welcome Confirmation of New DHS Secretary
For Immediate Release: December 17, 2013
(WASHINGTON) - The Airforwarders Association (AfA) today congratulated Jeh
Johnson on his confirmation as Secretary of the United States Department of
Homeland Security.
“With his top-level policy experience in addressing security threats to our nation, we know that Secretary Johnson will work to craft innovative approaches to keeping our nation safe amid many threats and challenges,” said Brandon Fried, the AfA’s Executive Director. “We look forward to working with him and his team on the critical task of ensuring the security of air freight while also providing for the smooth and efficient operation of the air cargo network, which is critical to America’s economic performance.”
About the Airforwarders Association
The Airforwarders Association (AfA) represents nearly 400 member companies dedicated to moving cargo throughout the supply chain. The association's members range from small businesses with fewer than 20 employees to large companies employing more than 1,000 people and business models varying from domestic to worldwide freight forwarding operations. In short, they are the travel agents for freight shipments, moving cargo in the timeliest and most cost efficient manner whether it is carried on aircraft, truck, rail or ship. For more information, visit the association's website at airforwarders.org.
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