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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. The Port of Virginia is a notable exception. What’s new at the Port of Virginia? the Port of Virginia is as efficient as it gets.

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Advantages of Basing Your Distribution Center in North Carolina

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In this article, we’ll examine the business and logistics characteristics of the state and explore the advantages your operation can enjoy by locating your distribution centers in North Carolina. The state is also ranked #5 in GlobalTrade Magazine’s “ Best States for Manufacturing.” have opened major manufacturing facilities.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 22 – 28)

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Interact Analysis research indicates warehouse construction is showing signs of recovering following a slowdown in 2022 and 2023. The slowdown in new warehouse construction was driven by a slowdown in e-commerce growth and higher interest rates, reducing the amount of capital flowing toward real estate developments.

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Kanban boosts logistics transportation services with additional trailers

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While Kanban’s primary service is warehousing and distribution, this trailer acquisition demonstrates the growth of the company’s logistics transportation services in Eastern North Carolina. For its warehousing customers, Kanban performs final delivery services throughout Eastern North Carolina. Transload services.

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7 Advantages of a North Carolina Logistics Hub

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The cost and quality of life advantages are attracting many companies looking to establish manufacturing and logistics operations here. This prime location enables 1-day distribution, over the road, to 70% of the US population. More than 180 aerospace companies are engaged in manufacturing in North Carolina. Rail Access.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 30 – August 5)

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The deal extends an existing relationship between the two companies, as in 2021, FedEx began to deploy Berkshire Grey’s Robotic Product Sortation and Identification (RPSi) systems to robotically sort small packages that arrive daily and require distribution. chipmaking equipment to factories in China that manufacture advanced NAND chips.

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Logistics helps North Carolina Reach CNBC Best State Status Again

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The Port of Virginia in Norfolk is also accessible to much of Eastern North Carolina. million square feet of warehouse space to support the distribution of products to manufacturers and retailers. Lower logistics costs: As noted by FORBES , North Carolina ranks #4 in the U.S. in terms of favorable business costs.