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Global Airfreight Market Update: April 2022

  • April 5, 2022
The airfreight market shows no signs of slowing down, with many industry leaders indicating a growth trajectory. Delays on the ocean shipping lines have sent many retailers to air freight. In 2021, airfreight had a strong recovery after the aftermath of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Air freight demand dipped in January of this […]
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Clean Truck Fund (CTF) Rate

  • March 30, 2022
Dear Valued Customer,   The Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles have implemented a new Clean Truck Fund (CTF) Rate that they will begin collecting on April 1, 2022 of $10 per twenty-foot equivalent unit ($20 for containers longer than 20 feet). This CTF rate will be assessed on loaded import and export cargo […]
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Trailer Service Delays Impacting Air Shipments in South China

  • March 22, 2022
Under the lockdown that started on 14 March, public services and daily supplies are operating, however, city transportation has been suspended. The regional container hub, Yantian International Container Terminal announced that it maintained normal operation since the escalation of local Covid-19 prevention and controls and is making great efforts to keep the supply chain running smoothly […]
The Impact on the Conflict Between Ukraine and Russia on Logistics
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The Impact on the Conflict Between Ukraine and Russia on Logistics

  • March 8, 2022
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has already disrupted supply chains that are still recovering from the COVID-10 pandemic. The worsening situation between Ukraine and Russia will have a significant impact on international shipping and logistics, particularly with delayed deliveries, higher costs, and transportation challenges.     Energy Prices Are on the Rise Revenues from energy are […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]