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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. CNBC Best State for Business North Carolina continues to rack up the ‘best state’ awards. in terms of favorable business costs.

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7 Advantages of a North Carolina Logistics Hub

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As your business grows, a North Carolina logistics hub could make sense for many reasons. North Carolina offers a dynamic economy in a place where people want to be. Statistics show that North Carolina is growing at twice the national average. North Carolina’s value as a logistics hub is no small reason why.

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

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Due to warehouse congestion and very tight truck capacity further down the supply chain, some of these terminals are unable to get product moving outbound quickly enough to make room for the inbound freight. A new intermodal rail terminal in North Carolina. Rail siding. Transload yard. and Canada.

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

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In addition to standard warehousing operations, your third-party logistics (3PL) provider may be able to handle additional value-added services. With these services, your 3PL partner can perform – within the warehouse – many services that go beyond basic pick, pack and ship. Located in or near U.S. Third-party procurement.

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CSX Carolina Connector Now Links with the Port of Savannah

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In addition to bolstering the supply chain infrastructure within North Carolina, the CSX Carolina Connector terminal (CCX) is linking the Eastern part of the state to other key hubs in the US. million square feet of warehousing space in Eastern North Carolina, including a facility in Rocky Mount right near the Connector.

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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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More than storage: What warehouse services can a 3PL provide?

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When it comes to warehousing, many companies eventually outgrow the “do it yourself” model and choose to hand the reins over to a third-party logistics (3PL) professional. What’s important to understand, however, is that many 3PLs are capable of a wide array of warehouse services in addition to the basics. Some might surprise you.