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Trucking

What is the Difference Between Contract and Spot Rates in Truckload Freight Shipping?

  • May 4, 2022
Keeping transportation costs down in today’s market is a challenge for any business, particularly for smaller companies. Contract pricing helps to keep shipping costs more consistent because they are long-term rates for regularly scheduled volumes of freight. What are Contract Rates? Contract rates are also known as primary or dedicated rates. When looking for shipping […]
Industry News

Why You Should Use a Single-Source 3PL to Manage Your Supply Chain

  • April 25, 2022
As e-commerce continues to skyrocket, the logistics industry has faced unique challenges that have forced businesses to rethink what services they handle in-house. Many companies, particularly small- and medium-sized ones, have chosen to work with a 3PL (Third-Party Logistics company). Companies that want to optimize their supply chain choose to partner with a logistics provider […]
Technology

Is RFID in the Supply Chain Necessary?

  • April 20, 2022
Information sharing is key to a successful supply chain, particularly one that is global. Technology can be used to make data collection and sharing a priority for your business. The use of RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) technology in the supply chain allows for real-time efficiency and visibility. RFID can solve some supply chain challenges such as […]
Shipping

Five Ways to Improve Your Reverse Logistics Process

  • April 11, 2022
Reverse logistics is one of the most complex parts of a supply chain. The drastic increase in e-commerce purchases over the last few years coupled with more demanding customer expectations has made returned goods a regular occurrence for retailers to handle. It is estimated that UPS alone will have handled 60 million returns by the […]
Industry News

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 […]
Industry News

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 […]
Industry News

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 […]
Technology

It is Time to Improve Your Supply Chain Cybersecurity

  • March 14, 2022
Global supply chains have become increasingly complex and with that comes more cybersecurity threats. As threats to the supply chain have increased significantly over the past two years, companies are realizing that cybersecurity must become a priority. The average cost of a security breach is $36,000, but the financial cost is minimal compared to the […]
The Impact on the Conflict Between Ukraine and Russia on Logistics
Industry News

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 […]
Benefits of Less-Than-Truckload Shipping | Red Arrow Logistics
Trucking

Benefits of Less-Than-Truckload Shipping

  • February 23, 2022
The current capacity constraints and high shipping costs mean that companies are looking for alternatives for some of their shipments. LTL, or Less-Than-Truckload Shipping, has been around since the 1980s, but an increasing number of companies are realizing the many benefits it offers. What is Less-Than-Truckload Shipping? Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) is a method of transportation for […]