About ASA
Members of the Allied Shippers Association benefit from our many years of international shipping experience and our strong relationships with the best carriers and service providers in the industry. We leverage the strength of the shipment volume of our members to obtain the best rates and levels of service available today. Our goal is simple—to save our members time and money while helping their growth and profitability.
ASA negotiates rates that are steady throughout our contract period protecting our members from the risk of a volatile rate market. Our members can rest assured knowing that the cost of their transportation is set, allowing them to better adjust their cost factoring and increase profitability. When rates are on a downward turn we use the relationships we have formed with carriers to obtain spot market rates that match the most competitive rates in the market. ASA members get the best of both worlds—the stability of our contract rates with the flexibility of our spot market rates.
Rates are important, but along with the best possible rates our members gain access to the service levels they need to fulfill their commitments to their customers. We don’t sacrifice excellent service; we use the best and most reliable carriers in pursuing our goal of the best possible rates. Keeping this balance is a critical aspect of the work we do for our members.
Our members also have access to other necessary service providers like Truckers, Warehouse Operators, Customs Brokers, and others using our network of partner vendors. We have the knowledge and experience to guide you to the providers that can best meet your company’s individual needs.
Finally, we strive to offer our members opportunities to learn and to understand the regulatory requirements that apply to shippers and importers. The failure to be in compliance can be costly, and with our training and guidance, our members can take steps to mitigate the risk of non-compliance.
For a limited time become a member of ASA at no cost, simply click 
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