Airforwarders Association Announces Appointment of Doug Brittin as Senior Advisor
Former TIACA Secretary-General and TSA Air Cargo Division Director to support legislative and policy priorities for AfA membership
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Airforwarders Association announced today the appointment of Douglas Brittin, former Secretary-General of The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA), as Senior Advisor to the organization beginning October 1, 2021.
As a Senior Advisor, Brittin's primary objective will be providing insight, guidance, and support regarding TSA Policy issues. He will also advise the association on the latest regulatory and legislative matters as they pertain to AfA members and the industries they represent.
Brittin has more than 40 years of experience in the transportation and logistics industries. He has served in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Air Cargo Office, where he led the development of the Certified Cargo Screening Standard Security Program (CCSSSP) and new screening technologies, as well as carrier and freight forwarder programs. He also directed global air cargo security policy, vulnerability and risk assessments, and industry engagement programs. Throughout his career, Brittin has consistently advocated for the transportation industry with a broad range of security and customs regulatory organizations including the UN's International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the World Customs Organization (WCO), the TSA, and the European Union.
"Doug has a long and successful track record of affecting change for the transportation industry, and the policies and programs he developed established a framework for cargo security around the world," said Brandon Fried, Executive Director of the Airforwarders Association. "As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be a number of challenges and opportunities for our industry and our members. I am thrilled to have Doug's insight and expertise as we pursue an ambitious agenda."
"I dedicated my career to the security and sustainability of the transportation industry," said Doug Brittin. "Now, I'm pleased to continue the pursuit of that mission with the Airforwarders Association. AfA has demonstrated leadership in the industry and consistent dedication to its members, and to the advancement of the global transportation community. I look forward to working together to ensure that the concerns and interests of member organizations are heard by the agencies and decision-makers who enact policy."
For more information on becoming a member of The Airforwarders Association, please visit us at: http://www.airforwarders.org/
About the Airforwarders Association
The Airforwarders Association (AfA) represents more than 275 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 http://www.airforwarders.org.
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