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Skyrocketing Diesel Fuel Prices Will Affect Freight Trucking | Red Arrow Logistics
Industry News

Skyrocketing Diesel Fuel Prices Will Affect Freight Trucking

  • June 21, 2022
Filling up at the pump has been painful lately—especially for truck drivers. Diesel fuel prices are at an all-time high, which is affecting an already fragile supply chain, and driving the rate of inflation up. Truck drivers are already concerned about the growing costs that could put smaller owner-operators out of business.  Diesel Fuel Prices […]
Are U.S. Dockworkers Headed for a Strike This Summer | Red Arrow Logistics
Industry News

Are U.S. Dockworkers Headed for a Strike This Summer?

  • June 14, 2022
As if the logistics and transportation industry has not faced enough challenges this year so far, dockworkers in the U.S. might be heading for a strike this summer. Dockworkers particularly at West Coast ports cite issues with their working conditions and standard of living as reasons for the strike. As their current contract is due […]
Shipping, Technology

Cargo Theft is Increasing – How to Protect Your Shipments

  • May 17, 2022
Record backlogs of containers at ports around the world are creating a scenario that is ideal for cargo theft. Whether on a truck, at a port, airport, or warehouse, shipments are particularly vulnerable to theft. Because supply chains are so complex, it is especially important to have security measures, procedures, and protocols in place to […]
Shanghai Shutdowns Cause Major Issues for Companies | Red Arrow Logistics
Industry News

Shanghai Shutdowns Cause Major Issues for Companies

  • May 11, 2022
Shanghai authorities are facing major challenges in keeping supply chains going with numerous ongoing COVID-19 lockdowns. For over a month, China’s most populous city has been imposing strict lockdowns in which residents are unable to leave their homes. China’s effort to keep the latest round of the virus under control has led to rigid quarantine […]
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 […]