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This week is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW). This is an important time to pay tribute to the 3.6 million professional truck drivers in the United States for their continued commitment in undertaking one of our economy’s most demanding and critical jobs. This year’s NTDAW takes on special significance considering the crucial role drivers have been playing throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and the natural disasters this year.

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.

On July 1st, 2020 the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) replaced the 26-year-old North American Trade Agreement (NAFTA) governing all trade within North America. This trade agreement – negotiated by the governments of the United States, Mexico and Canada – is intended to mutually benefit and support North American workers, farmers, businesses and ranchers through the use of fair and reciprocal trade.

In response to the State of Connecticut's lifted workplace restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic,
BTX Global Logistics is pleased to announce that our personnel are back at the company's Corporate Headquarters in Shelton, Conn., as of July 6th. BTX was fortunate enough to be among businesses deemed essential throughout the pandemic with limited staff working out of its various warehouses and office locations throughout North America and many of its employees working remotely from March through June. 

In a time of increasing internet dependency, ecommerce has grown to be a vital part of the world’s economy and has fundamentally changed the way businesses and consumers operate globally and locally. Brick-and-mortar stores now offer online marketplaces to sell their goods and new digital companies are emerging as a direct result of the increased demand for online services due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

During these uncertain times, one thing is for certain – there are ways to manage your business and daily activities more effectively to adapt to the challenges of the time. Below is a list of tips BTX Global Logistics has compiled to help keep you active and your business strong:

The developing spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been causing major disruptions in business and daily life for organizations and families across the globe. Time-sensitive shipping has become more critical than ever as the demand for medical supplies, food and other essential items continues to grow throughout the U.S. with so many unable to leave home due to executive orders or fear of contamination.

Dear Valued Customer,

Our thoughts and well wishes go out to you, your staff and your family during this critical time. As an essential business in the Supply-Chain industry, BTX Global Logistics remains open and available to help you navigate through the uncertainties of shipping and logistics during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dear Valued Customer,

In light of the recent escalation of concern over the Coronavirus (COVID-19), BTX Global Logistics wants to take this opportunity to assure you that the BTX Global Logistics Management team has taken steps to ensure that BTX is prepared to continue to deliver exceptional service to our customers and continue critical business operations given any situation. We value you as a customer and are ready to support you as a logistics partner during this time.