Freight and logistics analyst, contributing editor
Arlo writes clear, well-sourced guidance on how freight moves by sea, air, road, and rail, from choosing between FCL and LCL to understanding how major logistics hubs keep cargo flowing. His work draws on 18 years in freight forwarding, hub operations, and supply chain consulting.
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A practitioner's view of freight and logistics, written for the people who move goods.
Arlo Mitchell has spent his career where freight changes hands: at ports, airport cargo terminals, and distribution centers, booking capacity across every mode and solving the documentation problems that hold shipments up.
He began as an export coordinator at an international freight forwarder, went on to manage operations at a multimodal logistics hub, and later advised importers, exporters, and retailers across Australia and Asia-Pacific on routing, warehousing, cost control, and compliance. That hands-on background shapes how he writes: plain explanations, real-world examples, and a focus on the decisions readers actually have to make.
Most freight problems aren't about distance. They're about handoffs: between carriers, between modes, and between the paperwork and the cargo itself.
At Executivesuccessprograms.com, Arlo leads freight and logistics coverage. He writes and reviews guides on shipping rates, ocean and air freight, customs clearance, warehousing, and the hubs and trade lanes that connect global supply chains.
Outside of writing, he mentors early-career logistics professionals and follows developments in port automation and low-emission freight.
Arlo's coverage is grounded in hands-on experience across every major freight mode and the hubs that connect them.
How sea, air, and road freight are priced, what surcharges mean, and how to compare quotes.
FCL and LCL shipping, container types, port operations, and realistic transit times.
Chargeable weight, express and time-critical services, and when flying cargo makes sense.
Linehaul, intermodal rail, domestic distribution, and getting goods to the final address.
Distribution centers, cross-docking, 3PL fulfillment, and how hubs keep supply chains moving.
Import and export documentation, duties and taxes, Incoterms, and clearance procedures.
2021 – Present
Executivesuccessprograms.com
Leads freight and logistics coverage, writing and reviewing guides for shippers, importers, and supply chain professionals.
2016 – 2021
Independent advisory practice, Sydney
Advised importers, exporters, and retailers on routing, carrier selection, warehousing strategy, and freight cost reduction.
2011 – 2016
Multimodal logistics hub
Ran day-to-day operations across sea, air, and road freight, including container handling, cross-docking, and distribution.
2008 – 2011
International freight forwarder
Prepared shipping documents, booked sea and air capacity, and coordinated with carriers, terminals, and customs brokers.
Contributor credentials are reviewed when they join and once a year after that.
Arlo writes for people who ship, store, or manage freight: importers and exporters, e-commerce sellers, procurement teams, and logistics professionals.
Each article answers a practical question, compares the cost and time trade-offs between modes and routes, and links to the official source wherever regulations apply.
Shanghai to Sydney by sea
Singapore to Rotterdam by sea
Sydney to Los Angeles by air
Dubai to Frankfurt by air
Sydney to Melbourne by road
Melbourne to Perth by rail
Freight rates
Every quote combines a base rate with fuel, terminal, and handling charges, but each mode calculates them differently. This guide breaks down real quotes line by line so you can compare offers with confidence.
Ocean freight
Logistics hubs
Customs and compliance
Warehousing
Every article Arlo publishes goes through the same four steps before it reaches you.
Trade regulations, customs authority guidance, carrier tariffs, port notices, and published freight data.
Explanations and examples come from real shipments and day-to-day logistics operations.
An editor checks each article for accuracy, clarity, and balance before it goes live.
Articles are revisited as rates, regulations, and procedures change, and show when they were last updated.
Carriers, forwarders, warehouses, and other providers cannot pay for coverage or influence Arlo's conclusions. Learn more about us
Articles explain how freight and logistics work in general. For advice on a specific shipment, speak with a licensed customs broker or freight forwarder.
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