REPRESENTING FLORIDA TRADE SINCE 1960
Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association
The Florida trade association for customs brokers, freight forwarders, and industry professionals, educating, advocating, and connecting the trade community across the state.
1960
Founded
66
Years Serving Florida Trade
8
Working Committees
STATEWIDE
Florida Coverage
WHO WE ARE
About FCBF
The Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association (FCBF) is the Florida trade association for industry professionals. We pride ourselves on educating managers and staff alike to thrive in their businesses while keeping up-to-date with changing regulations, and advocate for our industry both at the state and federal levels.
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Stay Up-To-Date With the FCBF Newsletter
Now, more than ever, navigating the rapidly-changing regulatory environment is crucial for trade.
Join the FCBF mailing list to receive timely updates on current events, procedures, and best practices.
SUBSCRIBEFOCUS AREAS
How FCBF Delivers Value
FCBF partners with subject matter experts and experienced professionals to face head-on the challenges of a dynamic environment.
PILLAR 01
Credibility
FCBF hosts numerous workshops and trainings designed to provide attendees with the most up-to-date regulatory processes and trade-related topics.
PILLAR 02
Connection
The FCBF Board of Directors and Staff work tirelessly to represent our membership via open communication channels with regulatory agencies and key industry players.
PILLAR 03
Community
FCBF Members have access to monthly networking opportunities, ideal for growing business and identifying key collaborators.
FCBF TRADE ACADEMY
Meet Your New Superpower.
Discover the true potential of your team with the FCBF Trade Academy: practical, CE-eligible training designed for working customs brokers and forwarders.
ENROLL NOW →UNDERSTANDING THE TRADE
Customs Broker or Freight Forwarder?
Two distinct roles keep goods moving across borders. Not sure which one you need? Here’s the difference.
ROLE
Customs Broker
A licensed customs broker clears imported goods through U.S. Customs and Border Protection, classifying merchandise, calculating duties and taxes, and filing the entries that let shipments enter the country legally and on time.
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Freight Forwarder
A freight forwarder arranges the movement of cargo on your behalf, booking ocean, air, and overland transport, consolidating shipments, preparing documentation, and coordinating carriers from origin to destination.
Upcoming Events
FCBF Annual Golf Tournament 2026
The 26th Annual FCBF Golf Tournament returns on Friday, June 5, 2026 with contributions going to help the young professionals at Forward!
TESTIMONIALS
What the trade community says
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“Great way to stay informed and be in touch with industry experts.”
Evie Castellanos
Rooms To Go
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“Very informative, interactive, and real! Best training/seminar I’ve been to in a long time!”
Shawn McBrien
Beall’s Inc
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“The connections I made at FCBF would have taken me years to build on my own. Joining FCBF is already proving to be a major boost for our business.”
Jaskaran Dhillon
American Marine Express
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