What have we achieved over the past year? Our latest annual report tells the success story of the FTZ program and its growing contributions to the U.S. economy, despite an exceptionally challenging year. By the end of 2020, the National Association…
Read MoreSubmit your video for inclusion in the Virtual New Member Orientation by COB Monday, February 22 NAFTZ is preparing a warm welcome for our new members to help them make the most of their membership. You can help! Submit a video…
Read MoreDear NAFTZ Members, Supporters, and Friends: The global COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt our lives – both at home and work. In this uncertain and turbulent time, NAFTZ’s primary concern remains the protection of the health and safety of our…
Read MoreNAFTZ Virtual Legislative Summit (Feb. 9 -11, 2021, 1:00 – 3:00 pm EST) PARTICIPATE IN NAFTZ 2021 VIRTUAL LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT The convening of a new Congress in January of every odd-year is always an exciting and challenging time for those in…
Read MoreDo you want to know about global trade issues and events, without being overwhelmed? Receive brand new monthly content to help you better understand the FTZ program while gaining insight to the work of the association on behalf of the…
Read MoreIt is with great sadness that we share with you the news of the passing of Joseph Brian Hannigan of Smith Dawson & Andrews, NAFTZ’s government relations advisor. He passed away peacefully on May 21, 2022. Brian, as he preferred…
Read MoreAs an NAFTZ member, you know that community is the defining feature of our association. The Mentorship Program is a resource designed to enhance your membership experience by providing you with personal and professional support. For members with experience in the…
Read MoreJoin us this September 11-14 for the largest conference focused on the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones program. Sit in on sessions highlighting FTZ Success Stories, hear CBP updates, understand FTZ Essential Resources, explore FTZ interplay with E-Commerce, Nearshoring & Reshoring Efforts,…
Read More“WOW, I’ve missed you!” – Almost everyone at NAFTZ Spring 2022 That quote pretty much summarizes the sentiment of every attendee, speaker and staff member at our NAFTZ Spring Seminar in Austin, TX on May 22 – 25. I lost…
Read MoreNAFTZ has a full plate of government affairs issues active right now. We realize that we need to keep you – our NAFTZ members – informed of our efforts in this area. Here’s a detailed summary of what has been…
Read MoreThank you again joining us for the 2022 Membership Term at the National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones. As members of the premier organization – that educates and advocates for companies and jobs like yours in the U.S. – you are…
Read MoreAs you know, in December 2021 USTR Katherine Tai announced that the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) would initiate an investigation into the operation of U.S. FTZs and similar programs in Canada and Mexico. How did this investigation come about?…
Read MoreWhile I could write a very long article covering the long list of activities and efforts NAFTZ has been working on, and that are currently underway, I am going to focus on two very timely opportunities that are of critical…
Read More“The pain of parting is nothing to the joy of meeting again.” – Charles Dickens Registrations for our upcoming Spring Seminar are approaching the record numbers we had at our 2019 session! You don’t want to miss this conference! NAFTZ…
Read MoreNAFTZ has been working to finalize details for the 2023 Fundamentals of FTZs Seminar. While these details will be announced in April, I can give you a sneak peek at the city – Home of the “Who Dat?” nation –…
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