China Council for the Promotion of International Trade  
  Established in May 1952, CCPIT comprises VIPS, enterprises and organizations representing the economic and trade sectors in China. It is the most important and the largest institution for promotion of foreign trade in China. Its aims are to promote foreign trade, to conduct activities of Sino-foreign economic and technological cooperation, to promote economic and trade relations and the mutual understanding between China others. In line with law and government policies of the PRC, CCPIT admits new members from among enterprises in all parts of China and promotes trade through its functions of information consultation, exhibition, legal assistance, etc.  
     
      
  China International Talent Exchange Foundation  
  Established in 1985, CITEF is a nonprofit organization approved by the Chinese government for the purpose of promoting international professional exchanges and cooperation by providing financial support and related services. It is affiliated with the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs (SAFEA). Its principal task is to manage government grants and donations from home and abroad. The funds are used to help enterprises (especially high-tech enterprise), R&D institutes, institution of higher learning and relevant organizations within the PRC to develop talent exchanges programs, which serve China¡¯s reform and opening-up.  
     
 
 
 
 
   
  American Society of Transportation & Logistics
  AST&L is a professional organization founded in 1946 by a group of industry leaders to insure a high level of professionalism and promote continuing education in the field of transportation and logistics. The CTL (Certified in Transportation and Logistics) Certification Program began in 1948. AST&L¡¯s mission is to facilitate education and certification in the fields of transportation, logistics, and supply chain management. AST&L¡¯s membership of shippers, carriers, educators, consultants and third party logistics individuals are dedicated to continuing education and are committed to raising the professional standards in the industry. In 2002, AST&L affiliated with The National Industrial Transportation League (NITL) to enhance the education component for the organization and its members.