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Inbound Air Freight Remains Tight | Red Arrow Logistics
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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 […]
The Supply Chain Crisis is Impacting Major Economies | Red Arrow Logistics
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The Supply Chain Crisis is Impacting Major Economies

  • October 18, 2021
The aftershocks of the pandemic are starting to be felt as the demand for goods, energy, labor, and transportation has increased globally. Supply chains simply cannot keep up with the relenting demand. As a result, major countries worldwide are feeling the strain on their supply chains.  United States There are several logistics industry issues that […]
Improving the Security of Your Supply Chain Through Video Surveillance | Red Arrow Logistics
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Improving the Security of Your Supply Chain Through Video Surveillance

  • September 20, 2021
Is your supply chain secure? A supply chain security issue occurs on the weaker parts of an organization’s supply chain. Not surprisingly, supply chains are especially vulnerable because of the many links, people, and locations along the transportation process. Security incidents can be detrimental to your business with immediate costs but can also cause future […]
How to Improve Your Supply Contract | Red Arrow Logistics
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How to Improve Your Supply Contract

  • September 7, 2021
Recent events have disrupted business activities and supply chains around the world. The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ever Given getting stuck in the Suez Canal are examples of events that have caused unexpected delays in business operations as well as a backlog in ports. Businesses are not able to keep a consistent […]
Is Your Supply Chain Positioned for Retail Compliance Success? | Red Arrow Logistics
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Is Your Supply Chain Positioned for Retail Compliance Success?

  • August 19, 2021
Compliance has become one of the most challenging aspects of international retail. The more global and complex your supply chain, the more difficult it is to comply with all of the different regulations. This is particularly true for businesses that have specialty products like food or electronics. With new laws being implemented regarding global supply […]
A Bumpy Ride Ahead for U.S. Importers with Ongoing Container Crisis | Red Arrow Logistics
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A Bumpy Ride Ahead for U.S. Importers with Ongoing Container Crisis

  • May 3, 2021
As the year progresses, it appears that the global container constraints will most likely not end anytime soon. With container capacity continuing to be limited and an imbalance in trade on some routes, U.S. importers should prepare for a difficult month or two ahead. Many U.S. importers are having a very difficult time booking current […]
Supply Chains Changing Course | Red Arrow Logistics
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Supply Chains Changing Course

  • September 14, 2020
For years, supply chains around the world have operated in the JIT (just-in-time) framework. And for those years, it was sufficient because supplies were on a schedule and demand was predictable. However, after the onset of COVID-19, many industries are finding their supply chains are no longer what they were. The virus has exposed just […]
Logistics Cybersecurity Risks During COVID-19 | Red Arrow Logistics
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Logistics Cybersecurity Risks During COVID-19

  • May 4, 2020
Rapid responses to the Coronavirus pandemic leave logistics vulnerable to security breaches. Security and risk teams must remain vigilant and focus on strategic areas. Despite the current global pandemic, cyberattackers have made it clear they’re not taking any time off. Now that many workers have shifted to working remotely and organizations are distracted trying to […]
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 […]