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What a Third-Party Logistics Provider Can Do for Your Company | Red Arrow Logistics
Industry News

What a Third-Party Logistics Provider Can Do for Your Company

  • February 8, 2022
The truck driver shortage in the U.S. often poses challenges for carriers who may not have an adequate number of drivers to meet their demand.  Freight carriers sometimes use truck drivers who own and operate their own rigs for regular or special routes to move goods.  Some owner-operator drivers use their own subcontractor drivers, particularly […]
How to Keep Your Freight Moving During Peak Season | Red Arrow Logistics
Trucking

How to Keep Your Freight Moving During Peak Season

  • October 4, 2021
With the holiday peak season approaching, and capacity as limited as ever, shippers need to be looking at different ways to ensure their shipments arrive on time. The rapid surge in e-commerce during the pandemic caused retailers to have to restock inventory. Now with many retailers still playing catch up, the current freight market is […]
Optimizing Your Cold Chain Logistics | Red Arrow Logistics
Industry News

Optimizing Your Cold Chain Logistics

  • August 12, 2021
Maintaining a temperature-controlled atmosphere during shipping can present a challenge, especially in hot summer months. As shipments go through a variety of temperatures and humidity levels on route to their final destinations, some products like pharmaceuticals and fresh food must be kept refrigerated to maintain their efficacy.  Not regulating the correct temperature for these types […]
Wildfires Disrupt the U.S. and Canadian Supply Chains - Red Arrow Logistics
Industry News

Wildfires Disrupt the U.S. and Canadian Supply Chains

  • August 2, 2021
Recent wildfires that have broken out across British Columbia, Canada, and on the West Coast of the United States have caused serious delays to rail freight transportation. Western Canada and the U.S West Coast’s severe heat waves resulted in several large wildfires that have now created a bottleneck in exports and imports. Shipments sent via […]
Improving Less Than Truckload Efficiencies | Red Arrow Logistics
Shipping

Improving Less Than Truckload Efficiencies

  • July 20, 2021
Less than truckload (LTL) is a cost-efficient way to ship smaller parcels that do not require a full truck. However, it can be a challenge for shippers to manage–shipment delays and disruptions are often prevalent. There are a few strategies that can be implemented to improve the efficiency of LTL, which will not only increase […]
Shipping

Hurricane Season is Here: How to Prepare Your Supply Chain

  • July 13, 2021
Hurricane season is in full swing, and it is expected that this year will bring above-normal storm activity. In order to prevent disruptions to your supply chain, it is recommended to have a plan in place. With supply chains being leaner than in previous years, they are particularly vulnerable to unpredictable disasters like a hurricane. […]
Cybersecurity Risks in the Supply Chain | Red Arrow Logistics
Industry News

Cybersecurity Risks in the Supply Chain

  • July 7, 2021
Cybersecurity Risks in the Supply Chain are Increasing:  Are you Ready? As organizations are becoming increasingly interconnected with their partners and vendors, cybersecurity risks are fast becoming a serious threat. With an estimated 80% of all cyber breaches occurring in the supply chain, businesses need to identify potential risks and the likelihood that they will […]
How to Determine the Optimal Inventory Levels for Your Company | Red Arrow Logistics
Industry News

How to Determine the Optimal Inventory Levels for Your Company

  • June 30, 2021
The global COVID-19 pandemic has exposed some weak links among many companies’ supply chains over the 18 months. As we emerge from the pandemic, it is a good idea for businesses to re-evaluate their inventory levels. While the last year has presented inventory challenges for many companies, levels should return to more realistic levels. Keeping […]
A Reverse Logistics Strategy and How it Can Improve Your Supply Chain | Red Arrow Logistics
Industry News

A Reverse Logistics Strategy and How it Can Improve Your Supply Chain

  • June 25, 2021
As the e-commerce market segment grows, so does the need for a reverse logistics plan. The tracking of aftermarket activities, or reverse logistics, can provide insight into your logistics management overall.  Reverse logistics helps anticipate and manage aftermarket issues and is effective in improving supply chain management and overall business performance.   What is Reverse Logistics? […]
Digitization is Transforming the LTL Trucking Industry | Red Arrow Logistics
Technology

Digitization is Transforming the LTL Trucking Industry

  • May 21, 2021
Once criticized for being ‘behind the times when it comes to advances in technology, the LTL (less-than-truckload) industry has made great strides in recent years. The increase in e-commerce has made LTL a more frequently used mode of transportation. More retailers are relying on LTL for their shipping and as customers’ expectations have increased, so […]