Your Monthly Brief from the International Air Cargo Association of Chicago
✉️ From the President’s Desk
Dear Members,
What a month it has been! Our Compliance Day 2025 was a tremendous success — a day filled with education, collaboration, and meaningful discussion that strengthened our community and our industry connections. A special thank-you to our event partner, the Air Forwarders Association (AFA), for joining forces to make it a truly impactful program.
Congratulations to Rebecca Masaitis of LSI Logistic Solutions, who won a complimentary ticket to the AFA Conference in Orlando, FL on February 26, 2026! We’re so excited to see our members take advantage of these industry connections and growth opportunities.
As we wrap up 2025, our focus turns to the Annual Meeting and Board Elections on November 20th and our final celebration of the year — the Holiday Luncheon on December 16th at The Foxtail on the Lake in Des Plaines.
This is a limited-seating event (just 80 guests), so we encourage you to register early — it always sells out!
We can’t wait to celebrate another amazing year with our members and friends.
Warm regards,
Christina Aguirre
President, IACAC
Newsletter compiled and edited by Victoria Rahmanovic, IACAC Communications Committee
Member Spotlight: Roanoke Group
Roanoke Group has served the logistics and transportation industry for more than 80 years, specializing in customs bonds, cargo insurance, and risk-management solutions. Their expertise continues to help forwarders, brokers, and carriers navigate today’s complex compliance landscape.
IACAC News & Announcements
Welcome New Members – October 2025
We’re excited to welcome our newest members to the IACAC family!
- Sankyu USA — sankyu-usa.com
- King’s Global Logistics — (Website coming soon)
- Antwan Mousa, CY Logistics — (Individual Member)
- CargoSprint — cargosprint.com
- Lufthansa Cargo — lufthansa-cargo.com
Board Elections & Annual Meeting – November 20th
Join us Thursday, November 20th, for our Annual Meeting and Board Elections at Thornwood Restaurant in Wood Dale, IL, from 5:30 – 7:30 PM.
Meet the nominees, cast your vote, and network with industry peers over light bites and refreshments.
Industry News & Updates – October 2025
- China–U.S. Port Fees Disrupt Cargo Flows
New surcharges at major ports are reshaping routes and driving airfreight demand.
🔗 Reuters - Air Freight Rates Climb Past $7.50/kg
Tariff uncertainty and capacity constraints push spot rates to multi-year highs.
Freightright - Golden Week Tightens Asian Capacity
Holiday closures cut space availability and caused shipment rollovers throughout Southeast Asia.
🔗 C.H. Robinson
Tariffs Expand to Heavy Vehicles & Parts
New duties on Indian and Chinese imports impact industrial components and supply-chain costs.
🔗 J.M. Rodgers Co.
Hot Topics – Quick Scan
- 🚢 U.S. Port Volumes Down 6.6 % YoY — Importers front-load to avoid tariff hikes.
🔗 The Loadstar - 🌐 Trade Policy Shift Widens Tariff Scope — India and China announce reciprocal duties, rerouting cargo flows.
🔗 Reuters - ✈️ Transpacific Rates Climb into Q4 — Hong Kong and Shenzhen see double-digit growth as peak season builds.
🔗 Air Cargo News
Upcoming Events
Annual Meeting & Board Elections – Thursday, November 20th
Thornwood Restaurant, Wood Dale, IL
🕠 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Connect with members, cast your vote, and learn about the future of IACAC.
Holiday Luncheon – Tuesday, December 16th
The Foxtail on the Lake, Des Plaines, IL
🕐 1:00 – 4:00 PM
✨ Celebrate the season and our 70th Anniversary with good food, great company, and a beautiful lakefront view! Limited to 80 guests – reserve your spot early!
📆 2025 IACAC Events Calendar
✅ JAN – Tour of UPS Facility (7th)
✅ FEB – Puttshack (13th)
✅ MAR – March Madness at Pop’s Pizza (20th)
✅ APR – Global K9 Screening Demo (10th)
✅ MAY – Cinco de Mayo Celebration (1st)
✅ JUNE – Chicago Dogs Game (12th)
✅ JULY – O’Hare Airport Tour (26th)
✅ AUG – Golf Outing (14th)
✅ SEPT – Oktoberfest (18th)
✅ OCT – Compliance Day (16th)
✅ NOV – Elections (20th)
✅ DEC – Holiday Luncheon (16th)
Culture & Community
📸 Photo of the Month
Our Compliance Day 2025 brought together the brightest minds in air-cargo compliance. From expert panels to a cheers-filled networking hour, the event proved that education and connection go hand in hand.
💡 Did You Know?
Air-cargo capacity out of East Asia rose 14 % this October — the strongest post-Golden Week gain on record, according to Xeneta Insights.
🏆 IACAC Event Winners – Free Membership Giveaway
Each month, we raffle off a free individual membership (or $50 toward a corporate membership). Here are our 2025 winners so far:
🏅 FEB – Laura Candella, ArcBest
🏅 MAR – Lisa Hennessey, Avalon Risk Management
🏅 APR – Scott Bergbreiter, PGL
🏅 MAY – Jesse Maugle, AWA
🏅 JUNE – Dakota Palacios, Dakota Express
❌ JULY – No giveaway this month
❌ AUG – No giveaway this month
🏅 SEPT – Denise Cano, Yusen Logistics
🏅 OCT – Rebecca Masaitis, LSI Logistic Solutions 🎟️ Winner of a complimentary ticket to the AFA Conference in Orlando, FL (February 26, 2026)
👀 Join us at the Holiday Luncheon for your final chance to win this year!
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