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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 […]
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 […]