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Logistics helps North Carolina Reach CNBC Best State Status Again

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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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Federal funding provides another boost to North Carolina rail

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North Carolina’s rail infrastructure continues to improve and grow, supporting the needs of logisticians and manufacturers on the East Coast. 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.

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

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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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What is Inbound Logistics and How Can a 3PL Help?

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If you’re a manufacturer, you likely know the answer. See, there’s a big difference between handling inbound logistics yourself and outsourcing it to a trusted North Carolina third-party logistics (3PL) provider that knows the manufacturing industry. Why don’t manufacturers just kit their own parts?”.

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

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With these services, your 3PL partner can perform – within the warehouse – many services that go beyond basic pick, pack and ship. In this article, we’ll identify and define the most common value-added warehousing services that a 3PL provider may perform. that these duties, taxes and tariffs are collected. Third-party procurement.

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No Congestion Issues at the Port of Virginia

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and Long Beach, are experiencing severe congestion due to record volumes as US businesses replenish inventories that were depleted after COVID-related manufacturing shutdowns. In this article, we’ll check in with the Port of Virginia and see why it may be an ideal East Coast destination for your overseas imports.

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Can Outdoor Warehouse Storage Work for Your Products?

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In this article, we explore outdoor warehouse storage and tell you what to look for in a 3PL that offers it. The products are typically wrapped in a protective covering by the manufacturer, or wrapped by the 3PL provider upon arrival. Outdoor 3PL storage can also be used to store shipping containers.