Port Elizabeth, NJ , October 28, 2008

The American Sportfishing Association has appointed Phoenix International Business Logistics, Inc. (PIBL) as the official U.S. Customs Broker and International Freight Forwarder for the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST). ICAST is the world’s largest annual sportfishing trade event, hosting more than 800 international attendees and representing 55 countries.

ICAST is expected to attract more than 7,000 members of the international sportfishing community during the show July 15 through 17 at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla. As ICAST’s designated U.S. Customs Broker and International Freight Forwarder, PIBL will assist international exhibitors with transportation and import clearance.

PIBL trade show specialists have more than 30 years of combined experience in guiding clients through the intricacies of preparing for and participating in trade shows. “Our organization handles more than 40 import and export events per year covering a wide range of industries”, explains Phil Hobson, President.  “Personalized assistance and commitment to service excellence has earned us a positive reputation from trade show managers and exhibitors worldwide.”

PIBL is a licensed U.S. customs brokerage firm providing import and export shipping services, project management, trade show and corporate event transportation, warehousing, distribution, and more to companies around the globe.

For more information on international shipping to ICAST 2009 or for details on additional PIBL services, contact Phil Hobson, President, at 908-355-8900.