Three-Year Strategic Partnership Enhances Exhibitor Services, Logistics Support
Today, the International Association of Exhibitions and Events® (IAEE) and BTX Global Logistics announced a comprehensive three-year partnership agreement naming BTX as the Official Ground/Air Freight Carrier for Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition from 2025 through 2027.
The partnership encompasses three major industry events:
- Expo! Expo! 2025: 8-10 December in Houston, TX
- Expo! Expo! 2026: 16-18 November in Milwaukee, WI
- Expo! Expo! 2027: 6-8 December in New Orleans, LA
Under the agreement, BTX Global Logistics will provide comprehensive freight transportation services to IAEE exhibitors, including domestic and international air, surface, ocean and caravan services, as well as customs brokerage capabilities. The company will maintain an onsite service desk throughout each event’s move-in and move-out periods, ensuring seamless logistics support for all participants.
“We are excited to partner with BTX Global Logistics to enhance the exhibitor experience at Expo! Expo!,” said IAEE President and CEO Marsha Flanagan, M.Ed., CEM. “Its comprehensive logistics capabilities and commitment to exceptional service align perfectly with our commitment to providing outstanding value to Expo! Expo! attendees and exhibitors.”
BTX Global Logistics will offer specialized services including exact per-pound quotes, a 10% “Round Trip” discount for exhibitors shipping both inbound and outbound, pre-printed shipping labels delivered directly to exhibitor booths, and a dedicated 24/7 monitored email system with online portal access for quotes, bookings, and shipment tracking.
“This partnership represents a significant milestone for BTX Global Logistics,” said Glenn Patton, Vice President of Compliance and Risk at BTX Global Logistics. “We look forward to bringing our expertise in trade show logistics to serve the IAEE community and support Expo! Expo!’s continued success.”
BTX Global Logistics is a leading provider of comprehensive freight transportation and logistics services, specializing in trade show and exhibition logistics. Based in Shelton, Connecticut, BTX offers domestic and international shipping solutions, customs brokerage, and specialized event logistics services to clients across various industries.
About IAEE
Trusted since 1928, IAEE provides quality and value to its members through leadership, service, education and strong relationships. IAEE is the largest association of the exhibitions and events industry in the world, with a membership of show organizers, exhibitors and exhibition suppliers. Organizers of more than 20,000 exhibitions and buyer-seller events around the world are members of IAEE, and the organization advocates and promotes the awareness of face-to-face exhibitions and events as the primary medium for business development and growth. IAEE provides relevant, timely and innovative education to its members and the industry. IAEE recognizes its strategic partners: 4imprint, Convention News Television (CNTV), eShow, Freeman, GES | onPeak, Grit Productions and Expositions, IMEX, New Orleans & Company, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Risk Strategies Company | Buttine Insurance, Snöball and Swapcard. Visit www.iaee.com for more information.
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