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Logistics helps North Carolina Reach CNBC Best State Status Again

Kanban Logistics

It contains multiple freight rail systems and is also home to seaports in Wilmington and Morehead City as well as two inland ports. million square feet of warehouse space to support the distribution of products to manufacturers and retailers. The Port of Virginia in Norfolk is also accessible to much of Eastern North Carolina.

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Lean on 3PL Cross Dock Freight Solutions During Peak Season

Kanban Logistics

Fortunately, third-party logistics (3PL) companies that offer cross dock freight solutions can help you keep your product moving throughout peak season and beyond. What are 3PL cross dock freight solutions? With 3PL cross dock freight solutions , your driver can unload your product with a 3PL located near your destination.

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Flatbed ratio reverses 10-week decline

DAT Solutions

That's typically a small market for flatbed freight, but a newly expanded steel mill there appears to be generating more freight, and may be benefiting from tariffs on foreign competition. Some flatbed sectors, however, are slowing seasonally: Raleigh to Miami lost 60¢ to $2.91/mile, NOT SO HOT.

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Advantages of Basing Your Distribution Center in North Carolina

Kanban Logistics

Whether a company requires inbound logistics services or more standard warehousing and distribution services, there are major advantages to basing distribution center operations in North Carolina. Quicker transportation times result in lower freight costs. FTZ warehouses exist in a unique state of limbo. Intermodal.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 4-8, 2016)

Talking Logistics

MercuryGate Launches Global, Omni-modal Freight Procurement Solution. Manhattan Associates Empowers Warehouse Managers With New E-Commerce Capabilities. Descartes Showcases Logistics Technology Platform Innovations at Global User and Partner Conference. Swisslog acquires Power Automation Systems (PAS).