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Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA)

What is TIA?

Transportation Intermediaries Association is one of the governing organisation of freight carriers. The organisation provides leadership and direction for the third-party logistics (3PL) industry. Its primary function is to advance standards and professionalism regarding business practices.

TIA works to create credible image for the industry and its professionals, as a result contributes to the society. Moreover, TIA offers services to over 1,700 3PL companies/individuals to manage their companies’ development and profit generation.

Through TIA, 3PL members receive professional services that foster growth, enable connection and protect each member's businesses.

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