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Benefits of Less-Than-Truckload Shipping | Red Arrow Logistics
Trucking

Benefits of Less-Than-Truckload Shipping

  • February 23, 2022
The current capacity constraints and high shipping costs mean that companies are looking for alternatives for some of their shipments. LTL, or Less-Than-Truckload Shipping, has been around since the 1980s, but an increasing number of companies are realizing the many benefits it offers. What is Less-Than-Truckload Shipping? Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) is a method of transportation for […]
Industry News

What Challenges Will Supply Chains Face in 2022?

  • February 14, 2022
The year 2021 was all about supply chain shortages, especially during this past holiday season.  Visit any retailer or grocery store and chances are, they were out of something. Computer chips, electric vehicle batteries, and restaurant food supplies are just some of the items that consumers were concerned about.  For most of the year, shelves […]
What a Third-Party Logistics Provider Can Do for Your Company | Red Arrow Logistics
Industry News

What a Third-Party Logistics Provider Can Do for Your Company

  • February 8, 2022
The truck driver shortage in the U.S. often poses challenges for carriers who may not have an adequate number of drivers to meet their demand.  Freight carriers sometimes use truck drivers who own and operate their own rigs for regular or special routes to move goods.  Some owner-operator drivers use their own subcontractor drivers, particularly […]
The Independent Trucker Model is Changing in California Red Arrow Logistics
Industry News

The Independent Trucker Model is Changing in California

  • January 18, 2022
The truck driver shortage in the U.S. often poses challenges for carriers who may not have an adequate number of drivers to meet their demand.  Freight carriers sometimes use truck drivers who own and operate their own rigs for regular or special routes to move goods.  Some owner-operator drivers use their own subcontractor drivers, particularly […]
Industry News

Managing Uncertainty in Logistics in 2022

  • January 10, 2022
The last two years have brought never seen before challenges in the global logistics industry, and 2021 was volatile, to say the least.  While many are ready to put the difficult past year behind them, the global supply chain will continue to be disrupted into the new year. Labor shortages, port closures due to COVID […]
What’s in Store for Last Mile Delivery in 2022 | Red Arrow Logistics
Industry News

What’s in Store for Last Mile Delivery in 2022

  • January 4, 2022
As more consumers turn to e-commerce for their needs, quick fulfillment and distribution has become an expectation for every online purchase. Businesses are rising to the challenge by developing new technologies to expedite deliveries however the last mile continues to present a challenge for most companies.  Why Last-Mile Delivery is a Challenge The goal of […]
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Happy Holidays from Red Arrow Logistics!

  • December 22, 2021
As 2021 comes to an end, all of us at Red Arrow Logistics would like to express our gratitude for the opportunity to work with you this year. Thank you for trusting us with your supply chain initiatives and transportation needs. It was an unprecedented year with many challenges to work through. Leading by example […]
Retailing Across Borders | Red Arrow Logistics
International

Retailing Across Borders

  • December 13, 2021
Since the start of the pandemic, globalization has been forced to change, although it is still accelerating.  The international exchange of goods and services, technological innovation, and the increasing number of online shoppers are helping to create a new form of globalization, one that has been critical for many businesses to adopt in order to […]
Supply Chain Optimization Through Strategy | Red Arrow Logistics
Shipping

Supply Chain Optimization Through Strategy

  • December 9, 2021
Companies often review their supply chain only when there is an issue such as financial challenges. For example, when transportation costs are rising or there are delays in shipping, the supply chain then becomes the focal point of figuring out where the inefficiencies are. However, it is beneficial if a supply chain always operates optimally. […]
Inbound Air Freight Remains Tight | Red Arrow Logistics
Industry News

Inbound Air Freight Remains Tight

  • December 3, 2021
It’s no surprise that air freight capacity is tight at this time of year, yet now more than ever air freight is needed to keep supply chains moving along. With rising demand and fewer passenger flights as compared to pre-COVID days, there is simply less available air freight capacity. In addition, airports that are using […]