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The supply chain and logistics industry is poised for significant changes and advancements in 2024. Based on insights from various sources, BTX compiled the most impactful trends predicted to shape the industry's landscape in upcoming months:

Global Ocean diversions and delays in the Suez and Panama Canals have disrupted container traffic and service globally. As a result, rates to the U.S. East Coast specifically have spiked. Below is an overview of the events that have created this situation and possible solutions to help best solve your logistics needs.

Regardless of country of origin, commodity or mode of transportation, navigating the challenges of clearing freight through customs can be difficult and costly for shippers that aren’t up to speed with the complex and ever-changing government regulations. 

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW) was founded in 1998 by the American Trucking Association (ATA) to honor the hard work of the men and women that deliver the goods that keep America moving on a daily basis. This year, NTDAW takes place from September 11-17, 2022. 

Every year, BTX Global Logistics commemorates National Aviation Day on August 19th. This important date was originally established in 1939 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to celebrate our nation’s aviation achievements and honor the birthdate of flight pioneer Orville Wright. As an industry leading freight forwarder, BTX recognizes the integral role, aviation and aerospace play in global logistics.

BTX Global Logistics, a provider of heavyweight shipping and logistics solutions for customers around the world, has expanded its Salt Lake City footprint with the merger of BTX's Salt Lake City branch with the former SBA Global/Radiant Logistics office.   

As the holiday peak season approaches, it is important to understand and plan in advance for accessorial fees. Accessorials, also known as surcharges, are fees that a carrier may need to charge for additional, specialized services such as lift-gate usage, inside pickup/delivery, or chassis rental, for example.

Holiday shopping is already underway with companies gearing up for record high online sales for the 2020 Holiday Season. COVID-19 has accelerated the growth of eCommerce and increased demand for Home Delivery goods. The uniqueness of the current landscape has resulted in both challenges and opportunities for businesses and logistics worldwide and the ability to adapt to the shifting market constraints continues to be key. 

Did you know that almost everything used in your daily life has been transported via ship or aircraft? From computers to cars, clothes and everything in-between, the world’s most needed and desired goods have been shipped from one country to another. In fact, global shipping is responsible for about 90% of the world’s total trade, according to the International Chamber of Shipping

Happy National Aviation Day! On this day 81 years ago, President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared August 19^th as National Aviation Day to honor our nation’s achievements in the skies and to celebrate the birthday of civil aviation pioneer Orville Wright. As a global freight-forwarder that provides shipping and logistics services, BTX Global Logistics understands first-hand the importance of airplanes, aviation and aerospace in today’s world.