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Logistics helps North Carolina Reach CNBC Best State Status Again

Kanban Logistics

North Carolina has once again been recognized as the “Best State for Business” by CNBC. And factors related to logistics in North Carolina remain a big reason. In this article, we’ll look at the characteristics that make the Tar Heel State number one for the second year in a row.

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Looking for a Warehouse in North Carolina? Check out our pad

Kanban Logistics

Though less tight than the major markets, capacity can still be hard to come by if you’re looking for a warehouse in North Carolina. In this article, we’ll tell you about your current NC warehousing options – including one you may not be aware of: a pad-in-place option in burgeoning Rocky Mount, NC. OTR within one business day).

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Turn to a 3PL to support intermodal rail transport in North Carolina

Kanban Logistics

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the current state of intermodal rail and tell you how a third-party logistics (3PL) provider can support companies that take advantage of this mode of transport. According to an article in Logistics Management , intermodal rail volumes are up in the first nine months of 2021 as compared to 2020.

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Federal funding provides another boost to North Carolina rail

Kanban Logistics

In this article, we’ll look at an exciting new development in the growth of North Carolina’s rail infrastructure: a new intermodal terminal at the Port of Wilmington. According to Port City Daily , North Carolina has been awarded $60.2 Turn to a North Carolina 3PL for intermodal distribution.

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

Kanban Logistics

Business Facilities magazine has named North Carolina its “2020 State of the Year.” The magazine has given this award each year since 2007, and this was the first year that North Carolina took home the prize. In a separate article , BF ranks U.S. Why is NC the best state for business?

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Solar panel logistics: tariffs waived for 24 months

Kanban Logistics

In this article, we’ll examine what happened, what it means for importers, and how a third-party logistics (3PL) company can help. At Kanban Logistics, for instance, our distribution campus in Rocky Mount, North Carolina is served by CSX rail. Solar panel logistics in the US: recent events.

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What value-added warehousing services can a 3PL provide?

Kanban Logistics

In this article, we’ll identify and define the most common value-added warehousing services that a 3PL provider may perform. Rail transloading Some 3PL warehouses are served by rail and, accordingly, have rail siding to handle incoming or outgoing freight directly between the warehouse and rail cars.