AfA welcomes launch of Miami Air Cargo Association

The Airforwarders Association (AfA) has welcomed the launch of the Miami Air Cargo Association (MACA) and affirmed its commitment to collaborate with the new organisation in supporting the air cargo community at Miami International Airport.

“The Miami Air Cargo Association provides an important new platform for collaboration at one of the United States’ busiest cargo gateways. Working together, we will press for solutions to tackle truck congestion and stand up for the day-to-day operational needs of freight forwarders,” says Brandon Fried, Executive Director of the AfA.

The MACA has been established as a 501-C non-profit organisation with full bylaws and an appointed Board of Directors, and aims to strengthen engagement across the local cargo community.

“The creation of the Miami Air Cargo Association gives our local industry a focused platform to connect, collaborate, and give back. We appreciate the Airforwarders Association’s willingness to partner with us on issues that directly affect day-to-day operations at Miami International Airport, and look forward to working with them,” says Warren Jones, President and Director, Miami Air Cargo Association.

The MACA plans a programme of five industry lunches in 2026, alongside a fall golf outing, a year-end holiday event, charitable initiatives, and the development of a scholarship programme for members.

Members of the MACA Board of Directors include Warren Jones, Vice President of Business Development, Alliance Ground International; Richard Garcia, Chief Operating Officer, Sterling Transportation; Patrizia Harmeier, USA Vice President of Sales, Swissport; Gizelle Sarmento, Regional Sales Director, Cargo Solutions Network; Dimitrios “Jimmy” Nairs, Section Chief of Aviation Marketing, Miami-Dade Aviation Department; Christine Richards, Cargo Consultant.