11/03/2026
Advocacy in Action! CLDA President-Elect Ralph Perrothers recently joined The Airforwarders Association’s 4th Annual Congressional Staff Visit to BWI Marshall Airport, hosted with the Maryland Aviation Administration, Southwest Cargo, and Amazon Air.
The event gave congressional staff a behind-the-scenes look at air cargo operations, connecting Washington policy discussions with real-world industry needs. Learn more: https://clda.org/clda-advocacy-air-cargo-bwi-visit/
Thanks to Wally Devereaux and Southwest Cargo for the tour, and to Brandon Fried and Steve Smith for partnering on key legislative proposals, including STA identification and a Regulated Agent structure.