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No Congestion Issues at the Port of Virginia

Kanban Logistics

and Long Beach, are experiencing severe congestion due to record volumes as US businesses replenish inventories that were depleted after COVID-related manufacturing shutdowns. The Port of Virginia is a notable exception. What’s new at the Port of Virginia? The purchase of additional large ship-to-shore cranes at NIT terminals.

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Logistics helps North Carolina Reach CNBC Best State Status Again

Kanban Logistics

The Port of Virginia in Norfolk is also accessible to much of Eastern North Carolina. Port infrastructure enhancements in recent years have included new neo-panamax cranes at the Port of Wilmington, new partnerships with major container shipping alliances and port renovations to accommodate larger ships.

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7 Advantages of a North Carolina Logistics Hub

Kanban Logistics

The cost and quality of life advantages are attracting many companies looking to establish manufacturing and logistics operations here. The state’s moderate climate means less weather-related shipping problems and a smoother supply chain, overall. More than 180 aerospace companies are engaged in manufacturing in North Carolina.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 18-22, 2013)

Talking Logistics

FedEx Helps Small Businesses Streamline Shipping with fedex.com Integration Manager. Transplace delivered more than 50 customer solutions in 2012 using the CombineNet sourcing technology, in industries including consumer goods, chemicals, manufacturing, and retail. Mexico trade.

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Made In USA Sweepstakes: Logistics Company & Documentary Filmmaker Join Forces to Spread Manufacturing Awareness

GlobalTranz

, in a blog post ahead of his visit to Made in USA manufacturer, UCAN Zippers USA. Josh has graciously agreed to give away, for free, to 25 winners a digital copy of his documentary, as a way for Cerasis and Josh to celebrate manufacturers during this Manufacturing Day period! What is Manufacturing Day 2015?

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North Carolina named best state for business – Logistics a big reason

Kanban Logistics

North Carolina ranked in the top 10 for categories such as Best Business Climate, Manufacturing Employment, Foreign Direct Investment, Installed Solar Power , Workforce Development, and Fastest-Growing States (in terms of population). The Port of Virginia in Norfolk is also accessible to much of Eastern North Carolina.

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Advantages of Basing Your Distribution Center in North Carolina

Kanban Logistics

The state is also ranked #5 in GlobalTrade Magazine’s “ Best States for Manufacturing.” Here’s why: In terms of output, North Carolina is the second-largest food and beverage manufacturer in the U.S., Total manufacturing output was over $103 billion in 2018. have opened major manufacturing facilities.