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Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May each year and serves as a time to remember and honor the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives while serving in the military. As a global freight forwarder, BTX Global Logistics would like to honor those who have served our country while bringing awareness to this holiday weekend's impact on shipping and logistics.

Below are key market segments that will be greatly impacted this Memorial Day weekend, May 27-29, 2023:

Travel and Transportation:
Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest travel periods in the United States according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). A total of 42.3 million Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more from their homes over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The increased travel demand puts significant pressure on transportation systems leading to congested highways, crowded airports and packed trains. BTX’s highly qualified Operations and delivery teams are ready to handle the surge in traffic while ensuring timely deliveries.

Retail and e-Commerce:
Memorial Day is also known as the unofficial start of the summer shopping season. Many retailers offer sales and promotions attracting large numbers of shoppers both online and at physical stores. Strategically located in key markets across North America, BTX’s warehouses and processing centers are designed to deliver optimized shipping efficiencies through cutting-edge inventory management technology. Learn more about BTX's Retail logistics, warehousing, fulfillment and e-Commerce services.

Event Logistics:
Memorial Day is marked by various parades, ceremonies, and events across the country. In addition to increased traffic congestion, these events often require specialized equipment and supplies with time-critical delivery needs. BTX is ready to facilitate these events by coordinating resources, providing equipment, and managing the movement of supplies. Learn more about BTX's specialized services.

On this holiday weekend, please take a moment to remember all of the brave soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend the U.S. by giving their lives for all of us.

Have a safe Holiday weekend!

BTX Global Logistics is a worldwide shipping and logistics organization that provides flexible transportation solutions for shipments of any weight or size, anywhere in the world. With over 40 years of experience, BTX brings a team of seasoned logistics professionals together to offer customers the highest quality of service. BTX’s services include air freight, ground freight, sea freight, white glove, trade show, e-commerce, fulfillment, distribution and much more.