Article by: Nari Viswanathan 
Source: Supply Chain 24/7
Supply chain and procurement professionals are being called to manage their organizations' value chains in highly challenging macroeconomic conditions, it is important to have visibility into inflation indices like the consumer price index and producer price index inflation.

Did you know that Ocean Shipping (Sea Freight) is a key indicator of the economy? Today is World Maritime Day and the perfect time to appreciate the Maritime industry and take a deeper dive into Ocean Shipping.

BTX Global Logistics, a premium provider of transportation and logistics services for customers around the world, is excited to announce the opening of its newest regional branch in California — BTX-San Diego (BTX-SAN).

BTX Global Logistics, a worldwide provider of shipping and logistics services for heavyweight freight known for its customer-centric approach to service and its advanced technology, is pleased to announce the opening of its newest branch in the Texas area — BTX-McAllen (BTX-MFE).

Important changes to the National Motor Freight Classifications (NMFC) will take place on 8/13/22.As a best practice, shippers should be aware of these revisions and act accordingly when preparing LTL freight or work with organizations like BTX Global Logistics to correctly comply with the new requirements.

Source: Hazmat University, Bureau of Dangerous Goods 
If it feels like “new year, another new lithium battery rule," that’s because it is.  As lithium battery technology changes and more is learned from battery incidents, the regulations are bound to change to keep battery shipments safe during transport.