National Logistics Day

Annually, National Logistics Day ™ on June 28th promotes appreciation for the important role the logistics industry plays in both our national and global economies!

The logistics industry first started to take form when Marco Polo traveled to China on the Silk Road. His detailed written record paved the way for future traders and merchants traveling between Europe and China. In 1896, the invention of the “horseless carriage” semi-truck improved how goods moved across our country. Just 14 years later, the first air cargo flight took place in 1910. The flight between Dayton and Columbus dramatically increased the speed with which goods could be delivered in the U.S. By 1956, the first container ship sailed from the port of New Jersey to Texas. Shipments forever changed how goods moved around the world. These advancements demonstrate how logistics connect the world – and always have.

Today, logistics expenses in the U.S. account for nearly 8% of everything we make and sell. That includes packaging, warehousing, shipping, and more. The third-party logistics (3PL) industry – those who help businesses efficiently manage logistics across their supply chains (from 3PLs to truckers to warehouse managers) – represents an $800 billion industry on its own.

We’d like to thank our staff and drivers for stepping up everyday to help serve our clients. We are proud to be part of an industry that plays an important role in our global economy, contributing to keep us all connected, fed, clothed, healthy and supplied!

Sources: TIA, National Calendar