International Housewares Shippers Association
The International Housewares Shippers Association (IHSA) is a not-for-profit association formed to benefit companies belonging to the International Housewares Association (IHA). Through the combined leverage of members, IHSA negotiates freight contracts and partners with other logistics providers to lower supply chain costs.
IHSA’s main function is to negotiate the lowest possible transportation rates and provide the highest quality service for all participating members. IHA members are able to receive excellent service and more cost-effective rates from the best carriers available.
IHSA/CORE National Meeting: Webinar on Shipping Updates
May 16, 2024 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM CT
On May 16, the International Housewares Shippers Association (IHSA) and Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. will present a webinar focused on members’ concerns about the health of the shipping industry as it affects imports and exports of containers on vessels from all ports. All IHA members are invited to join this IHSA/CORE national meeting during which IHSA’s Craig Akers and Zim’s Don Davis will discuss shipping matters including happenings in the Red Sea, the Panama Canal and the situation in Baltimore after the collapse of the Key Bridge. A Q&A session will allow attendees to ask about their concerns impacting shipping.
IHSA Member Benefits
- Option to choose preferred carriers from the participating IHSA carriers
- Annual refunds depending on the level of participation
- Confidential ocean contracts and the ability to request key bullet rates to meet your individual needs
- Competitive pricing for your overseas origin points to key USA destination door moves
- Programs available to assist members with customs house brokerage and marine cargo insurance
- C-TPAT certification assistance
- Reduced exposure to large MQC commitments
- Superior customer service to assist in all aspects of your shipping requirements
- Access to multiple carrier contracts, which provide for several fixed day weekly overseas departures and arrivals at your key U.S. destinations
- Multiple carrier options during the peak season
- Contracts with all levels of carriers from the world’s largest to small niche carriers
- Members do NOT need to change the way they are doing business! Members may continue to use their own customs broker / forwarder or utilize one of the IHSA partners.
For further questions & information:
You can also contact the IHSA directly at:
International Housewares Shippers Association
225 E 8th St
Newport, KY 41071
Phone: +1 513-489-4743
Contacts:
Craig Akers
Director of Operations
cakers@shippersassociation.org
Jeff Bergmann
Executive Director
jbergmann@shippersassociation.org
Rebecca Rice
Business Development Manager
rrice@shippersassociation.org
