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IN THIS ISSUE

TAYLOR’S GIFT 2

WELCOME NEW EMPLOYEES 2

ANNUAL SALES MEETING 3

BTX NEWS 4

DOMESTIC AIR GLOBAL AIR GROUND SEA FREIGHT TRADE SHOW FULFILLMENT

Chartering with BTX GlobalBTX provides charter service to its clientele ranging from 747’s to regional planes to steamships. Locating the correct aircraft fast is the most critical element in chartering operations. BTX uses vendors that we connect to each and every day to fulfill your charter requirements. We strive to match your cargo with the appropriate equipment to give you what you need. We provide options that our customers can choose from. From Turboprops to 747’s, BTX has chartered them all. Recently BTX was engaged by Cruz Logistics to provide charter service from Chicago, IL to Shevchenko Kazakhstan (SCO).

When an accident occurred in the oil fields in Tasbulat and Komsomolskoe Kazakhstan, BTX Global was called to the rescue. In the beginning of May this year, an incident in the cooler bundle unit of a high powered gas compressor had to be shut down resulting in a substantial reduction of oil production as well as creating a paraffin deposit issue in the oil export pipeline due to the lack of oil flow. BTX was asked to intervene to get the new cooler equipment to the fields as fast as possible. BTX ORD handled the situation with ease as they understood the high priority of this job, they were asked to charter a 747 Boeing jet to deliver the cooler as soon as possible. Not only did BTX Global get the freight there in time, we were able to be part of history. BTX delivered these essential coolers to the destination, and we were part of the first Boeing 747 landing in Shevchenko Kazakhstan. Congratulations on a job well done to Victoria and her team in Chicago.

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Fulfilling Taylor’s GiftTaylor’s Gift was founded in April 2010 by Todd and Tara Storch after the unexpected death of their 13-year-old daughter, Taylor. The Foundation’s mission is to Regift Life, Renew Health, and Restore Families. The Foundation sponsors the Donate Life Rose Bowl Parade, provide scholarships to graduating seniors, and have launched Taylor’s Gift Legacy Gifts to help those that have been touched by organ donation with financial difficulties. Over the past 3 years, Todd and Tara Storch have appeared on numerous national programs including “Good Morning America”, “World News Now with Diane Sawyer”, “Today”, and “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” informing audiences on the power to Outlive Yourself through organ donation. In April of this year, Taylor’s Gift partnered with O.P.I. Nail Lacquer and created an exclusive, limited edition “Taylor Blue” nail polish. The campaign was titled “Paint It Forward” and was launched to promote the opportunity to become an organ donor nationwide. The movement caught on worldwide and soon Taylor’s Gift was receiving numerous orders for their Taylor Blue nail polish. There were so many orders at once, that Tara Storch reached out to her local BTX Account Manager Ryann Hodges for shipping advice. Thanks to the efforts of Brian McGillicuddy Vice President of Fulfillment and the DFW station, BTX was able to launch a fulfillment project to assist Taylor’s Gift with their large quantity of orders and began shipping Taylor Blue worldwide. Todd and Tara Storch have touched many lives with their incredible story and continue to increase the amount of organ donation registrations. BTX is extremely honored to be able to work so closely with the foundation and contribute to the movement. To find out more about Taylor’s Gift Foundation, visit their website at www.taylorsgift.org

Welcome to Richard Collins and Zach Morris

Richard spent the vast majority of his career with the Boeing Corporation

within the Shared Services Division as the Director of National Business Development for the Boeing Travel Management Company. He continued his career in sales/marketing by joining a major global logistics company as a Senior Account Manager for the aerospace vertical business unit. Richard has been married for 34 years and has 3 kids.

Zach is a graduate of Michigan State University in 2008. He previously

worked at a Detroit Diesel as a Purchasing Intern. Zach brings with him a wealth of well rounded knowledge from working in the logistics industry prior to working at BTX. We are very excited to have Richard and Zach join the BTX sales team in Los Angeles and are looking forward to seeing them help grow the BTX Global brand in LAX’s market place.

Mr. Leonard Portanova joined the team in March as a Cash Receipts Specialist and was recently promoted to

Operations Manager. Lenny comes from an Advertising background with over 15 years of experience in Print Production and Management. His main focus at BTX will be to assist the Sales teams and

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BTX Wins Again In BangkokNearly four years ago when we were in the process of selecting a new Fulfillment partner that would be able to support our company’s rapid growth and expansion, we were looking for a company that not only could provide the flexibility that we require, also the level of service that we demand. With their strong leadership, good people and up-to-date technology, BTX Fulfillment has been able to keep step with our growth and have demonstrated their proven support They continually find ways to add value in their execution of our daily warehousing, order fulfillment, pick and pack, project based pack out programs, ecommerce web sites and freight movements throughout the US. Our partnership has contributed greatly to providing our customers the best possible service and allowed us to maintain the competitive advantage to remain a leader in our high-end, fast paced industry. We can do it all now with one partner which allows us the time to concentrate on our strengths and continue our growth.” Andy KovachikElite Sampling & Media Group

BTX Global Logistics for the third year in a row has won the prestigious WCA Partner of the Year Award. BTX specializes in Worldwide Air and Sea Freight. Let us Handle your next Global Import or Export shipment and see why we win awards!

Right: Rich Coyne of Chicago and Logan Lamour, Executive VP accepting the award.

BTX Holds Annual Sales meeting in Hartford BTX Global Logistics held its annual Sales training meeting May 6-8, 2013 at the Sheraton Hotel at the Bradley International Airport in Hartford, CT. The meeting covered an array of topics from reviewing the enhancements to our IT platforms, service offerings, sales techniques, and some team building events. All of our sales executives from around the country attended, as well as the Executive team members. BTX understands that continued employee training is critical. We have invested heavily in technology and work processes to ensure that our customers receive the highest level of value and service for their transportation needs. Our yearly sales training program is a great way to provide our sales team members with new required skills and keep them highly competent in the ever changing market place. Our greatest assets are our employees.

Kudos!

China VAT Please note that China has implemented a new VAT Tax of 6% applicable to all cost paid in China beginning August 1, 2013. This has a direct impact on our buy rates as this cost will be passed through by our partner agents or other service providers.

APPLICABILITY: ALL COSTS PAID FOR IN MAINLAND CHINA, EXCLUDING HONG KONG AND TAIWAN.

AMOUNT: 6% OF INVOICED AMOUNTS.

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Increase sales in the eastern region as well as other duties as required. Lenny resides in Stamford, CT and is excited to assist our efforts to sustain and grow our business.

Ms. Elaine Portanova joined the group at the end of June as a Cash Receipts Specialist. Her background

is in the documentation and contracts administration areas with over fifteen years of closing leases and loans for a variety of equipment including aircraft, railcars and construction equipment. Elaine lives with her husband in Sandy Hook, CT.

Ms. Batrice Dunbar joined our Accounting team back in July as an Auditing Specialist. She has been in

the Transportation Industry for 5 years having been employed with Pace Motor Lines, where she held a position in their Airfreight department. Through the years she also gained experience in other departments like Surface, Ocean and OS&D. We are excited to have her join our team.

Ms. Laurie ONeil joined our team in early July as an Auditing Specialist. She worked in the transportation

industry for the past 18 years at Pace Motor Lines, Inc. As a former employee of Pace Motor Lines, Inc, She started off as their file clerk and climbed her way up the corporate ladder covering all departments. Please join in welcoming Laurie.

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Scott Corell, BTX’s New Branch ManagerWe are pleased to announce our new gateway manager in New York. Scott Correll brings 22 years of experience as an Operations and Customer Service agent, specializing in domestic and export transportation. Scott was in charge of the everyday operations at Ultimate Express as the Station Manager, and then Regional Manager, with concurrent responsibility for company stations and franchise facilities across the country. This included an overview of supply chain and third party logistics. Responsibilities also included direct sales, operations and sales management. After joining BTX Global Logistics

two years ago working primarily as a salesman, Scott will now bring his expertise and experience to the position of JFK Station Manager. Len Bacarella states, “We are excited to have someone at the helm with so much experience to help grow our operation and sales department in New York. He brings the best of both worlds to the table having worked in both departments over his career. Scott is our guy that will help BTX Global become a major player in the New York market place.”

NEWS

BTX Global’s New Gateway Facility in LAXBTX Global Logistics is pleased to announce the relocation of our Los Angeles, CA (LAX) station. The new gateway terminal is roughly 22,000 square feet, which 18,000 square feet is warehouse space. The warehouse has 6 dock doors with one door being a drive up ramp for cargo vans. The new terminal is a strategic consolidation point for BTX’s west coast operations. BTX provides many supply chain solutions like fulfillment for its customers. Paul Bromley, BTX’s Terminal Manager, states “We are excited to continue our growth in the Los Angeles market place. We are now ready to take on more types of logistical needs that customers may need.”