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How AI is Transforming Logistics: Innovations and Best Practices

  • February 18, 2025
In today’s fast-paced supply chain landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s a game-changer that is optimizing logistics operations worldwide. From predictive analytics to autonomous vehicles, AI is enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving decision-making.  Key Ways AI is Transforming Logistics 1. Predictive Analytics for Demand Forecasting AI-powered predictive analytics analyze historical […]
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How Will Chinese New Year 2025 Impact Shipping, Logistics, and Supply Chains?

  • January 10, 2025
As one of the most significant holidays in China, Chinese New Year (CNY) profoundly impacts global shipping, logistics, and supply chains. Scheduled to begin on January 29, 2025, this festive period lasts up to two weeks, with many factories, ports, and businesses shutting down or operating with limited staff. Understanding the implications of CNY on […]
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Top Trends Shaping Logistics in 2025

  • January 3, 2025
The logistics industry is continuously evolving, driven by advancements in technology, changing consumer expectations, and global economic shifts. As we step into 2025, these transformations are more apparent than ever. Businesses looking to stay competitive must understand and adapt to the latest trends shaping the logistics landscape. Here are the top logistics trends to watch […]
Trucking

8 Effective Strategies to Streamline Your LTL Freight Operations

  • December 13, 2024
Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping is typically the most cost-effective solution for transporting smaller loads. As a general guideline, shipping fewer than 10 pallets at a time makes LTL the most economical option. However, LTL shipments can be complex due to their unique characteristics. In today’s market, with freight volumes surpassing available capacity, collaborating closely with your […]
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Shipping

Strategies to Optimize Your LTL Freight

  • January 26, 2024
Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping is most often the most cost-effective option for moving smaller loads. As a rule of thumb, if you are shipping fewer than 10 pallets at a time, less than truckload will be the most cost-efficient method of transportation. However, there are several characteristics of LTL shipments that make them complex. In today’s […]
Shipping

8 Strategies to Optimize Your LTL Freight

  • September 13, 2021
Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping is most often the most cost-effective option for moving smaller loads. As a rule of thumb, if you are shipping fewer than 10 pallets at a time, less than truckload will be the most cost-efficient method of transportation. However, there are several characteristics of LTL shipments that make them complex. In today’s […]
What is the true cost for missed deliveries? | Red Arrow Logistics
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What is the True Cost for Missed Deliveries?

  • April 6, 2021
As consumers continue to turn to e-commerce for their shopping needs, the need to deliver on time, every time has become imperative for both retailers and carriers. Yet missed deliveries happen often. The cost of late shipments has both financial and non-financial implications. And the impacts are wide-reaching as the cost of a missed delivery […]
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 […]
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 […]
International

Luxury Goods Rethink Supply Chains

  • November 6, 2019
On October 17, Trump attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony in a somewhat surreal place. He stood in the new 100,000 square foot Louis Vuitton workshop in Keene, Texas, a small country town with just over 6,000 people. On the factory wall hung an oil painting of the brand’s founder, Alex Katz, alongside a poster of George […]