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| The XLA Vision and Mission: |
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XLA's Vision is to be the premier forum for companies engaged in providing and procuring services in the global express transportation, mail and logistics industry.
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| What Do We Do For the Express Delivery, Mail and Logistics Industry? |
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XLA undertakes many activities designed to meet basic needs of the express and logistics industry. Education has been of paramount importance ever since the organization's founding in 1976. The strong emphasis placed on educational activities is mirrored in the agenda of the Annual Conference, where issues of concern to the entire membership are addressed in the general sessions, workshops, panel discussions and other program proceedings. Another highlight of the Annual Conference is AirCargo, an exhibition of products and services geared to the express and logistics market which serves as the premier trade show for this industry in the United States. We also work with education partners, such as NTLA, to identify and offer vital education programs on issues that affect day-to-day operations and other issues of importance to the express and logistics market. Members also benefit by XLA's contacts with such key agencies as the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security, Transportation and Commerce, and the Office of the United States Trade Representative. In addition, XLA maintains close contact with Congressional and Administration leaders, as well as with related associations in other nations and with various American, foreign and international trade groups. XLA's newsletter, XLA Express, the bi-weekly XLA Extra e-publication, intermittent XLA Alerts, and Policy Bulletins provide coverage of events and trends in the industry, as well as issues on the national and international legislative and regulatory fronts. Check out XLA's Accomplishments: 2008 XLA Accomplishments Historical Efforts and Accomplishments (For full details about membership, check out the benefits of belonging to XLA below. If you’re not already a member, see what you’re missing!) |
| Why XLA? |
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XLA represents member companies as industry spokesman, providing a forum for innovative ideas, promoting the adoption of the best practices for the courier express industry, sponsoring professional educational programs designed to increase excellence and efficiency, and promoting the interests of the industry in political, legal and regulatory arenas. XLA has earned its reputation as an effective voice for the express delivery and logistics industry. Industry Members - Comprise approximately 75% of XLA's membership. They are engaged in the expedited, door-to-door delivery of high-priority shipments. Airline Members - Comprise approximately 15% of XLA's membership. They are engaged in expedited cargo and other high-priority shipments. Associate Members - Comprise approximately 10% of XLA's membership. They provide services and the products utilized by express operators. International Industry Members - New for 2009. These members conduct express delivery business in other countries, but do not currently do business in the U.S. Consultant Members - New for 2009. These members consult with express delivery and logistics businesses, and have 1-2 employees in their company. |
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| Committee Structure |
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The XLA committee system addresses many areas of vital concern to XLA members. Standing and special committees include: Airline Liaison, Annual Meeting, Communications, International (which has standing subcommittees on customs, international trade and postal policy), Member Services, and Strategic Planning. |
