About CIB

A Brief History of Corporation for International Business

The ATA Carnet Service Center

CIB is headquartered down the block from the historic Catlow Theater in Barrington, Illinois, forty miles northwest of Chicago. It is here that, twenty years ago, CIB was established to issue and provide claims services for ATA Carnets as a Carnet Service Provider for the United States Council for International Business. From humble beginnings CIB has grown to the largest carnet-issuing office in the U.S. and boasts a 45% market share. CIB has satellite locations in California, Texas, Georgia, New York and Montana.

Corporation for International Business is a privately held company under the management of Curt E.H. Wilson, Bruce A. Wilson, Leslie Levy August and Michael L. Host.

Companies Affiliated with Corporation for International Business:

Trade Bridge International Inc., a non-governmental organization for SME importers and exporters.

Wyvern International Insurance Brokers, a specialty cargo insurance broker.

Trade Risk Guaranty issues U.S. Customs bonds.

Vectura Underwriting is a Lloyds of London Coverholder specializing in marine cargo insurance.

Organizations We Support:

Automotive Industry Action Group
Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of Northern California
International Trade Association of Greater Chicago
League of American Orchestras
Monterey Bay International Trade Association
Northern California World Trade Center
Opera America
U.S. Boomerang Association
United States Sailing Association
Women in International Trade Northern California