Sustainability

BTX takes a practical approach to sustainability by helping customers improve routing, reduce handling, optimize shipment planning, and support more efficient movement of goods.

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Sustainability in Logistics Starts with Smarter Decisions

Sustainability in logistics is not just about reducing emissions. It is also about building smarter, leaner, and more efficient supply chains. BTX takes a practical approach to sustainability by helping customers improve routing, reduce unnecessary handling, optimize shipment planning, and support more efficient movement of goods. These efforts can help businesses strengthen performance while supporting broader sustainability initiatives.

SmartWay Partnership

BTX has been a SmartWay Transport Partner since 2009. SmartWay is a certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) verifying compliance with EPA regulations, including fuel efficiency ranges and emissions standards. Our proprietary operating system, BTXShip, has been programmed to identify SmartWay vendors to Operations associates so they can easily identify these vendors when making routing decisions for a shipment.

Smarter Shipment Coordination

Efficient Transportation Planning

Efficient node selection, route planning, and shipment coordination can help reduce unnecessary miles, minimize inefficiencies, and support more sustainable freight movement.

Consolidate for Efficiency

Shipment Consolidation Opportunities

Combining shipments where possible can help reduce empty space, limit excess handling, and improve overall transportation efficiency across your supply chain.

Visibility Improves Efficiency

Improved Supply Chain Visibility

Better visibility into shipment activity helps businesses make more informed decisions, respond faster to disruptions, and reduce waste caused by avoidable delays or inefficiencies.

Streamline Shipping

Process Efficiency Through Technology

Digital tools, integrated workflows, and better access to data can help streamline shipping operations and reduce manual processes that create friction across the logistics cycle.

Improve Performance Over Time

Support for Long-Term Operational Improvement

Sustainability is closely tied to continuous improvement. BTX works with customers to identify logistics strategies that support better performance over time, both operationally and environmentally.

Flexible Solutions

Scalable Logistics Strategies

As shipping needs evolve, sustainable logistics practices must scale with them. BTX helps businesses implement flexible solutions that support growth without sacrificing efficiency.

What does sustainability mean in logistics?

Sustainability in logistics refers to strategies and processes that help reduce waste, improve transportation efficiency, and support more responsible supply chain operations.

How can logistics providers support sustainability goals?

Logistics providers can support sustainability goals through smarter route planning, shipment consolidation, improved visibility, better mode selection, and more efficient operational workflows.

Does sustainable logistics only apply to large companies?

No. Businesses of many sizes can benefit from more sustainable logistics practices, especially when looking to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen supply chain performance.

Can better logistics efficiency also reduce environmental impact?

Yes. Improving logistics efficiency can help reduce unnecessary transportation activity, avoid waste, and support more responsible use of resources across the supply chain.

How does technology help support sustainable logistics?

Technology helps improve visibility, streamline workflows, and support better decision-making, which can lead to more efficient shipping operations and fewer avoidable inefficiencies.

Why is sustainability important in supply chain management?

Sustainability matters because businesses are increasingly focused on reducing waste, improving operational performance, and building supply chains that are more resilient, efficient, and responsible.