BTX Blog

SUMMARY

Across modes, fuel is the common thread. Crude above $100 per barrel and record diesel are lifting surcharges and operating costs in air, ocean and trucking, and shippers should be aware that these pressures may persist while Hormuz and Red Sea risks remain unresolved.

Capacity conditions differ by mode. Air cargo demand is growing faster than capacity, ocean carriers are actively managing supply through blank sailings ahead of Golden Week, and trucking capacity has loosened slightly week over week even as rates stay well above last year. Transit planning around holiday-related congestion and storm disruption in Asia is worthwhile.

SUMMARY

The supply chain environment is still defined by tightening capacity across nearly every mode rather than by demand shocks. In air and ocean, carriers are actively managing capacity through blank sailings and fleet deployment decisions, which means available space — not just price — is the variable shippers should watch most closely heading into peak season. Below, we break down some of the key data points we're tracking this peak season. 

Order from Chaos: A Unique Trade Show Story

Last month the BTX Marketing team had the opportunity to visit, Shoppe Object, a tradeshow in mid-Manhattan, New York City. Our goal was not only to experience a tradeshow in action but also to gain valuable insight into the logistics role BTX plays in orchestrating such an event. We were expecting chaotic, packed aisles, multi-story booths from major brands, and enough foot traffic that walking the entire floor in a single day would be a challenge.

SUMMARY

SUMMARY

Early peak season: what’s different in 2026

Early peak season in 2026 means ocean freight rates are rising weeks ahead of normal, as shippers front‑load inventory before tariffs and events like the FIFA World Cup, tightening capacity and stretching port infrastructure before traditional Q3 peaks. Instead of a gentle ramp in July and August, we are seeing a sharp step‑up in June.

Reno, Nev. – BTX Global Logistics celebrated the new ownership of its Reno, Nevada, branch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held recently. Members of the BTX team, the local community, and the Chamber of Commerce gathered for the event.

BTX Global Logistics is pleased to announce two key promotions within the Corporate Management level of the organization in the Sales and Operations departments. Founded in 1980, BTX is a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services with 42 regional branches strategically located across North America.

BTX Global Logistics expands its Canadian operations with the opening of a new regional branch in Mississauga, Ontario. BTX-YTZ is the third BTX regional branch in Canada, which also includes BTX-YYZ in Toronto and BTX-YUL in Montreal/Quebec. 

BTX Global Logistics is excited to be celebrating 44 years of delivering a world of service to customers around the globe today. Established in 1980, the organization is stronger than ever with more than 40 regional branches strategically located across North America.