North American Shippers Association,
Inc. (NASA) negotiates service contracts with the steamship lines and
conferences for reduced rates on ocean freight for full container loads
of beer, wines and spirits and mineral water in various trade lanes. By
joining our association you may be able to save on your ocean transportation
costs.
The North American Shippers Association, Inc. is an industry-sponsored and
operated, non-profit organization; and as such, it is identified and recognized
by the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 1998, as a "group of shippers that
consolidates or distributes freight on a non-profit basis for its members
to secure volume rates or service contracts" to transport goods from/to
Europe and other countries. Membership in NASA is open to Importers, Exporters,
Distributors, Wholesalers, Liquor Control Boards and Overseas Suppliers,
subject to approval by our Board of Directors.
NASA's MISSON
To vigorously pursue and establish service and
cost advantages in the area of transportation through collective buying
power!
NASA Offers Its Members The Following Benefits:
- Reduced rates through exclusive
steamship line service contracts.
NASA members enjoy substantial savings on ocean freight costs.
Presently, NASA members can take advantage of service contracts to/from
France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Scandinavia, Italy, Portugal,
Spain, Chile, Argentina, South Africa, Russia, Mexico, The Caribbean,
United Arab Emirates, Southeast Asia, Greece, Czech Republic, Slovakian
Republic, Bulgaria, Belgium, Switzerland, Brazil, Venezuela, New Zealand
and Australia.
- Frequently published newsletter,
containing information on transportation matters.
- Comprehensive Marine
Insurance program
- Extensive service package, in
conjunction with the J.F. Hillebrand Group, providing computerized order
processing, status reports, monitoring of shipments and pre-shipping advise
to facilitate your inventory needs.
NASA members are not required to make any individual commitments against the
service contracts entered into by NASA. The membership fee
is $75.00 per calendar year, regardless of the number of shipments routed
via NASA. Membership dues are usually recovered on your first shipment!
