Memberships & Associations

The Irish International Freight Association

The IIFA is the sole representative body and official voice of Freight Forwarding in Ireland. Established in 1962, it has 100 members who between them employ more than 3,000 people and handle more than 90% of Ireland’s €148 billion international merchandise trade.

Through its membership of the Customs Consultative Committee (CCC) and Trade Facilitation Ireland (TFI) the association participates in discussions on local issues affecting international trade.

Representation at international level is conducted through IIFA’s membership of FIATA – The International Federation of Freight Forwarders’ Associations.

For further information please visit www.iifa.ie

The Irish Ship Agents’ Association

The Irish Ship Agents’ Association is the national official body representing Ship and Liner Agents in Ireland and is officially recognised as the natural representative body for such registered companies. Consultancy status has also been conferred on the association.

The Association has been a member of FONASBA (The Federation of National Associations of Ship Brokers and Agents) since the body’s inception and taken an active part in all its undertakings.

For further information please visit www.irishshipagents.com

The Irish Exporters Association

The Irish Exporters Association represents the "Voice of Export Industry” in Ireland. The IEA represents the whole spectrum of companies within the export industry.

This includes:

• SME’s taking their first steps in international trade
• Multinationals exporting their products and services worldwide
• Export service providers who use IEA membership to promote their products or services to the wider exporting community.

For further information please visit www.irishexporters.ie

Irish Small to Medium Enterprise Board

ISME is the independent organisation for the Irish small & medium business sector, with in excess of 8,500 members nationwide.

ISME offers a comprehensive range of Advisory Services and Publication, Independent Lobbying and Representation, Cost Saving Schemes, Training and Development Programmes, and Regional Networking Events designed to enhance the day-to-day running of members’ businesses

For further information please visit www.isme.ie

International Transport Intermediaries Club

International Transport Intermediaries Club Ltd is a mutual insurance company with over 80 years experience. ITIC specialises in the provision of professional indemnity insurance to businesses and individuals involved in the transport industry. ITIC is backed by A rated security.
ITIC was formed in 1992 through the merger of CISBA CLUB, a mutual insurer of shipbrokers, founded in 1925, and Transport Intermediaries Mutual Insurance Association (TIM).

For further information please visit www.itic-insure.com