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Improving Less Than Truckload Efficiencies | Red Arrow Logistics
Shipping

Improving Less Than Truckload Efficiencies

  • July 20, 2021
Less than truckload (LTL) is a cost-efficient way to ship smaller parcels that do not require a full truck. However, it can be a challenge for shippers to manage–shipment delays and disruptions are often prevalent. There are a few strategies that can be implemented to improve the efficiency of LTL, which will not only increase […]
Shipping

Hurricane Season is Here: How to Prepare Your Supply Chain

  • July 13, 2021
Hurricane season is in full swing, and it is expected that this year will bring above-normal storm activity. In order to prevent disruptions to your supply chain, it is recommended to have a plan in place. With supply chains being leaner than in previous years, they are particularly vulnerable to unpredictable disasters like a hurricane. […]
Cybersecurity Risks in the Supply Chain | Red Arrow Logistics
Industry News

Cybersecurity Risks in the Supply Chain

  • July 7, 2021
Cybersecurity Risks in the Supply Chain are Increasing:  Are you Ready? As organizations are becoming increasingly interconnected with their partners and vendors, cybersecurity risks are fast becoming a serious threat. With an estimated 80% of all cyber breaches occurring in the supply chain, businesses need to identify potential risks and the likelihood that they will […]
How to Determine the Optimal Inventory Levels for Your Company | Red Arrow Logistics
Industry News

How to Determine the Optimal Inventory Levels for Your Company

  • June 30, 2021
The global COVID-19 pandemic has exposed some weak links among many companies’ supply chains over the 18 months. As we emerge from the pandemic, it is a good idea for businesses to re-evaluate their inventory levels. While the last year has presented inventory challenges for many companies, levels should return to more realistic levels. Keeping […]
A Reverse Logistics Strategy and How it Can Improve Your Supply Chain | Red Arrow Logistics
Industry News

A Reverse Logistics Strategy and How it Can Improve Your Supply Chain

  • June 25, 2021
As the e-commerce market segment grows, so does the need for a reverse logistics plan. The tracking of aftermarket activities, or reverse logistics, can provide insight into your logistics management overall.  Reverse logistics helps anticipate and manage aftermarket issues and is effective in improving supply chain management and overall business performance.   What is Reverse Logistics? […]
Shipping

Update – Yantian disruption spreads to South China ports

  • June 15, 2021
South China’s port congestion is getting worse, with the delays that began at Yantian (YICT) now spilling over to nearby Shekou and Nansha and the situation may continue to deteriorate as more positive COVID cases have been confirmed in Shenzhen, where Yantian and Shekou ports are located, and in Guangzhou, where Nansha port is located. […]
A Setback in the Race to Meeting Shipping Demands: Congestion at Yantian Port
Shipping

Setback in the Race to Meeting Shipping Demands: Congestion at Yantian Port

  • June 8, 2021
Just as the blockage of the Suez Canal threw a major wrench in maritime operations earlier this spring, congestion at Yantian port in Shenzen, China has put a halt to operations. Major shipping companies are warning their clients about the congestion situation at this port after several asymptomatic cases of COVID-19 were discovered.  The port’s […]
International

Yantian Terminal Update

  • May 28, 2021
The major port of Yantian in Shenzhen, South China, which handled 13 million teu last year, temporarily suspend operations following congestion and Coronavirus outbreak.  Consequently, all operations in the western area of YICT remain suspended until further notice. – From 00:00 on May 25th to 23:59 on May 30th, export laden containers are not accepted […]
Digitization is Transforming the LTL Trucking Industry | Red Arrow Logistics
Technology

Digitization is Transforming the LTL Trucking Industry

  • May 21, 2021
Once criticized for being ‘behind the times when it comes to advances in technology, the LTL (less-than-truckload) industry has made great strides in recent years. The increase in e-commerce has made LTL a more frequently used mode of transportation. More retailers are relying on LTL for their shipping and as customers’ expectations have increased, so […]
Industry News

How to Best Handle Supply Chain Disruptions

  • May 12, 2021
The pandemic that has gripped the world over the past year has shown just how vulnerable supply chains can be. Manmade and natural disasters and unpredictable situations can leave a supply chain, and its managers, exposed. A risk mitigation strategy is necessary to be able to prepare for unplanned disruptions. The Impact of Disruptions Today’s […]