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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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CSX Intermodal terminal in North Carolina opens in September as rail volumes rise

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At Kanban Logistics, we’ve been following every development of the CSX Intermodal terminal in North Carolina (also known as the “Carolina Connector”) since the original plans were unveiled back in 2016. What is the CSX Intermodal North Carolina terminal? Intermodal rail volumes continue to rise.

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

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A new intermodal rail terminal in North Carolina. This 330-acre intermodal terminal – the first intermodal hub to be built in Eastern North Carolina – is located in Rocky Mount, NC and is designed to handle approximately 110,000 containers per year. Rail siding. Transload yard. and Canada.

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5 Ways Outsourcing Warehouse Services to a 3PL Can Save You Money

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There are also costs related to benefits, training, insurance, and technology to consider. Reduce infrastructure costs Traditional warehousing requires significant upfront investments in infrastructure, including building or leasing storage facilities, implementing technology systems, and hiring and training staff.

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Federal funding provides another boost to North Carolina rail

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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 On the intermodal side, the CSX Carolina Connector in Eastern NC went online in 2021.

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Current state of logistics in North Carolina: warehouse space and labor hard to find

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If you’re looking for warehouse space in North Carolina, as well as associates to staff that space, you are likely to be met with challenges. In this article, we’ll take a look at the current state of logistics in North Carolina, specifically warehouse space vacancy rates and available labor.