Do you find yourself randomly classifying products… when you are not at work?
Does the reason why you jump out of bed every morning have anything to do with validating your supply chain to insure trade compliance?
Did you sit in your favorite chair with a glass of wine, paging through the latest regulations and thought to yourself, ‘what a great way to spend my free time’?
If any of these apply to you, then you are very likely a ‘trade geek’… that is why we created Simply Trade just for you.
Your hosts, Andy and Lalo have a combined 60+ years in the industry. Covering everything from logistics to technology. There is so much to learn with the ever-evolving world of trade.
We’ve invited some friends over to our podcast to simply ’shoot the ship’ on all things trade. So join us every week as we discuss current and important trade topics with experts in their field who are passionate about helping you succeed!
You’ll never run out of things to learn when it comes to trading goods across international borders.
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Do you find yourself randomly classifying products… when you are not at work?
Does the reason why you jump out of bed every morning have anything to do with validating your supply chain to insure trade compliance?
Did you sit in your favorite chair with a glass of wine, paging through the latest regulations and thought to yourself, ‘what a great way to spend my free time’?
If any of these apply to you, then you are very likely a ‘trade geek’… that is why we created Simply Trade just for you.
Your hosts, Andy and Lalo have a combined 60+ years in the industry. Covering everything from logistics to technology. There is so much to learn with the ever-evolving world of trade.
We’ve invited some friends over to our podcast to simply ’shoot the ship’ on all things trade. So join us every week as we discuss current and important trade topics with experts in their field who are passionate about helping you succeed!
You’ll never run out of things to learn when it comes to trading goods across international borders.
Let’s get to it!
Strengthening Trade Across Borders: Building the North American Customs Brokers Alliance (NACBA)
Simply Trade
45 minutes
3 weeks ago
Strengthening Trade Across Borders: Building the North American Customs Brokers Alliance (NACBA)
Hosts: Lalo Solorzano & Andy ShilesGuests:
Federico “Kiko” Zúñiga
JD Gonzalez
Kim Campbell
Carlos Martinez
Published: October 2025Length: ~42 minutesPresented by: Global Training Center
🌎 Connecting Borders Through Collaboration
In this special episode of Simply Trade, hosts Lalo Solorzano and Andy Shiles sit down with four key leaders representing the North American Customs Brokers Alliance (NACBA) — an unprecedented trilateral effort uniting customs professionals across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico.
Their guests — Federico “Kiko” Zúñiga, JD Gonzalez, Kim Campbell, and Carlos Martinez — share how NACBA came together to strengthen cross-border collaboration and ensure a unified voice for the customs brokerage community.
The discussion explores how the alliance helps tackle complex trade issues, supports modernization, and promotes professional dialogue beyond politics. With each representative bringing national perspective and decades of industry experience, this episode highlights how partnership and trust drive trade efficiency and policy progress across North America.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
The origin story and purpose behind NACBA
How customs brokers from three countries collaborate under one alliance
NACBA’s role in shaping trade discussions during the USMCA review
The importance of harmonization, transparency, and regulatory dialogue
How cross-border cooperation leads to smarter, more efficient trade
Key Takeaways:
NACBA represents a unified customs broker voice for North America.
Collaboration among NCBFAA, CIFFA, and CSCB strengthens the profession.
Policy influence is stronger when industry speaks with one regional perspective.
The upcoming 2025 NACBA Meeting in Toronto will continue the conversation on modernization, digitalization, and trade alignment.
Building trust between governments and brokers is essential to simplifying trade.
Resources & Mentions:
NCBFAA – National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America
CIFFA – Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association
Canadian Society of Customs Brokers (CSCB)
Global Training Center
North American Customs Brokers Alliance (NACBA)
🎧 Credits
Hosts:
Lalo Solorzano
Andy Shiles
Guests:
Federico “Kiko” Zúñiga – United States / NACBA Founder
JD Gonzalez – United States / NCBFAA
Kim Campbell – Canada / CIFFA, CSCB
Carlos Martinez – Mexico
Producer:
Lalo Solorzano
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Do you find yourself randomly classifying products… when you are not at work?
Does the reason why you jump out of bed every morning have anything to do with validating your supply chain to insure trade compliance?
Did you sit in your favorite chair with a glass of wine, paging through the latest regulations and thought to yourself, ‘what a great way to spend my free time’?
If any of these apply to you, then you are very likely a ‘trade geek’… that is why we created Simply Trade just for you.
Your hosts, Andy and Lalo have a combined 60+ years in the industry. Covering everything from logistics to technology. There is so much to learn with the ever-evolving world of trade.
We’ve invited some friends over to our podcast to simply ’shoot the ship’ on all things trade. So join us every week as we discuss current and important trade topics with experts in their field who are passionate about helping you succeed!
You’ll never run out of things to learn when it comes to trading goods across international borders.
Let’s get to it!
