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Volatility in the Air Freight and Ocean Cargo Industries | Red Arrow Logistics
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Volatility in the Air Freight and Ocean Cargo Industries

  • August 18, 2020
Demand, which has been volatile and unpredictable, has led to pressure on the logistics industry and made it difficult to predict where volume would be needed. No one in the logistics industry could have predicted the disruptions that would occur to the global supply chain and network in the first half of this year.  These […]
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Cross-Border Challenges Will Continue

  • August 4, 2020
The COVID-19 global pandemic has created a host of issues with shipping among the North American countries.  On top of that, the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), might create additional challenges for North American auto manufacturers.   The new USMCA is aimed to improve supply chain inefficiencies with a more modern approach using information technology and […]
The Future of the Project Cargo Industry | Red Arrow Logistics
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The Future of the Project Cargo Industry

  • July 28, 2020
As with many industries, 2020 has been a challenging year so far for cargo transportation.  Global economic trade is the driver in the cargo shipping market and with the decrease in growth worldwide, predicting when the market will rebound has been difficult.  Industries such as aerospace, energy and oil and gas that use the project […]
The Cargo Congestion Challenge in the U.S. | Red Arrow Logistics
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The Cargo Congestion Challenge in the U.S.

  • July 20, 2020
Congestion was already an issue for some U.S. airports, and COVID-19 virus has made some of these problems even worse.  While international passenger terminals stay empty of passengers, there is a backlog of cargo.  The increase in medical supplies because of the global pandemic as well as an uptick in e-commerce order from homebound consumers […]
Benefits of Being an Independent Freight Agent at Red Arrow Logistics
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Benefits of Being an Independent Freight Agent at Red Arrow Logistics

  • July 16, 2020
An independent freight agent plays an important role in the movement of freight for customers.  It is an appealing job for many reasons.  Red Arrow Logistics 3PL Freight agents are independent contractors who own and operate as representatives of a broker.  Why Choose Red Arrow Logistics? There are many logistics companies in the market, but […]
Can E-commerce Help Less-Than-Truckload Carriers in 2020 | Red Arrow Logistics
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Can E-commerce Help Less-Than-Truckload Carriers in 2020?

  • July 9, 2020
The shipping industry has been challenged in recent years, both by e-commerce demands and inconsistencies in freight demand.  Many companies front-loaded orders in late 2018 to get ahead of the U.S. imposed tariffs on China so, throughout 2019, these businesses were riding their high inventories.  This downturn was further exacerbated by ongoing trade tensions between […]
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Considerations for Oversized Loads and Wide Loads

  • June 18, 2020
Shipping an oversize load can be a challenge and require extra precautions during transport.   With larger loads, like prefabricated homes, a flatbed shipment might be in order.  For any oversized shipment, it is important to know the exact specifications of your load so the correct type of truck can be used.  The size of the […]
Improving Your Last Mile Delivery Strategy | Red Arrow Logistics
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Improving Your Last Mile Delivery

  • June 9, 2020
Retailers, shippers, carriers all need to create strategies to deal with the unprecedented growth in the e-commerce realm. Your last mile strategy should be well-thought-out and planned to satisfy the needs of your customers. E-commerce consumers want their order…and they want it now!  Thanks to “The Amazon Effect” online shoppers have been trained to expect […]
Should You Use E-Commerce Platform as Your 3PL? | Red Arrow Logistics
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Should You Use An E-Commerce Platform as Your 3PL?

  • June 2, 2020
Now more than ever, customers are making their purchases online.  If you can’t get to the store, there is a good chance that Amazon or other e-commerce retailers have what you need.  With almost half (49.1%) of the e-commerce market share in the U.S., Amazon dominates the industry.  Not only do these e-commerce platforms serve […]
What the Truck | Impacts of COVID-19 on the Trucking Industry
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What The Truck

  • May 12, 2020
‘What the Truck’, a logistics resource article, offers insights into the impacts of COVID-19 on the Trucking Industry.   With stay-at-home order still in place for many states due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the trucking industry is facing yet another tough year.  The weak freight market is yet another sign of the economic downfall that […]