Executive director of the Airforwarders Association, Brandon Fried, has described President Trump’s budget bill – signed into law on July 4 as “a landmark moment for the air cargo and logistics industry.”
He said: “This legislation delivers the modernization our industry has long needed from billions in Federal Aviation Administration funding to overhaul outdated radar, telecommunications, and air traffic control systems, to major investments in runway safety and airport surveillance.
“Just as importantly, it reflects our members’ successful advocacy, together with the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, to address airport truck congestion, with the Government Accountability Office now conducting a crucial study to help clear landside bottlenecks.”
He added: “Significant changes to the De Minimis exception, due to come into effect in less than 30 days, alongside a surge in Customs and Border Protection funding, will reshape how we handle e-commerce and cross-border compliance. I will continue to engage and support our members through this period.
“While challenges lie ahead, this Bill is a clear win for forwarders, infrastructure, and the future of air cargo.”