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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 […]
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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 […]
Freight Life Post COVID-19 | Red Arrow Logistics
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Freight Life Post COVID-19

  • April 27, 2020
The COVID-19 virus outbreak has affected every industry in the United States to some degree.  At some point, hopefully, in the not-too-distant future, the freight industry will return to a variation of normalcy.  However, the industry after COVID-19 might look quite different than before.  Here are the ways the major shipping modes could be affected […]
How COVID-19 is Affecting Global Supply Chains and Domestic Freight in the U.S.
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How COVID-19 is Affecting Global Supply Chains and Domestic Freight in the U.S.

  • March 30, 2020
An overview from Red Arrow Logistics on the impacts COVID-19 is having on the world’s supply chains and domestic freight in the U.S. The novel coronavirus, or clinically named COVID-19, is impacting the freight market and supply chains in the United States. Various commodities from many industries are being affected, such as retailers, consumer packaged […]
Export CFS | Red Arrow Logistics
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All Greater China Offices and Export CFS Near Normal Levels

  • March 17, 2020
All Greater China offices and export CFS have operated to near-normal levels for the first time since the Chinese New Year (except for Wuhan). Some continue to operate with local restrictions of on-site personnel and require additional work shifts. PRC Government continues to promote the resumption of production in factories across the country. While some […]
Improving Your Reverse Logistics Strategy | Red Arrow Logistics
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Improving Your Reverse Logistics Strategy

  • March 13, 2020
Most businesses have to deal with returns on some level.  For an item that was purchased online, however, the chance of return is higher since the customer has not been able to see or try the product beforehand.  As much as 30% of products ordered online are returned.  As e-commerce grows, so does the need […]