North Carolina Logistics Blog

Raid Side Warehouse

Why Do You Need a Warehouse with Rail Siding?

June 30, 2023

By working with a third-party logistics provider that offers warehouses equipped with rail siding, you can leverage all of these benefits into a smooth-running supply chain that not only operates more efficiently, but that also maximizes rail’s economies of scale, high speeds, and lower costs.

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Rocky Mount logistics boosted by direct rail access from the Port of Wilmington

May 19, 2023

The burgeoning manufacturing and logistics hub of Rocky Mount, NC has received another rail-related boost. The new Wilmington-Rocky Mount Express is a new rail line that now connects the Port of Wilmington (North Carolina) with the CSX Connector in Rocky…

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outdoor warehouse storage

Can Outdoor Warehouse Storage Work for Your Products?

March 31, 2022

If your company is looking for warehousing space, you may be able to scout both inside and outside the facility, depending on your products.  While the term “outdoor warehouse storage” may seem like oxymoron, some warehousing providers can store certain…

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intermodal rail transport

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

October 14, 2021

Despite a slower September, intermodal rail transport volumes have increased significantly in 2021 as many shippers take advantage of this cost-effective mode of transport.

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intermodal logistics center

Eastern North Carolina Moves Forward with Intermodal Logistics Center

September 12, 2019

If you follow this blog, you’ll know that following the developments of the proposed CSX intermodal logistics center in Eastern North Carolina has been a little like rooting for your favorite sports team.  There have been emotional highs, lows, and…

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rail transload facility

The Rail Transload Facility in Action

October 11, 2018

Whether it’s due to the trucker shortage, cost concerns, convenience, or a variety of other factors, more shippers are entrusting at least part of their freight to intermodal (rail and OTR) transport.  In fact, according to the Association of American…

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csx carolina connector

The CSX Carolina Connector is Back on Track

September 27, 2018

The CSX Carolina Connector project in Eastern North Carolina was an exciting project that promised to make Rocky Mount, NC – site of a large Kanban Logistics distribution center – a key intermodal logistics hub.  We blogged about the project…

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North Carolina Logistics Blog

Kanban’s Most Popular Supply Chain Topics in 2017

December 28, 2017

As we get ready to shut the door on 2017, we look at the supply chain topics that garnered the most interest on our Kanban Blog this year.  Our most-read posts tackle a diverse mix of logistics issues: transportation, kitting,…

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Rail to Truck Transloading 101

June 22, 2017

Once thought to be a thing of the past, our nation’s trusty old form of transportation – rail – is now an ever-growing part of its future.  This is great from a logistics, infrastructure, and business standpoint since rail is…

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