North Carolina Logistics Blog

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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Going Off the Beaten Path for North Carolina Warehousing Capacity

October 28, 2022

Across the country, warehousing vacancy rates are historically low, and lease prices are historically high. While this isn’t shocking in major hubs like Los Angeles/Long Beach and New York/New Jersey, it’s much less expected in states like North Carolina. In…

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7 Advantages of a North Carolina Logistics Hub

October 12, 2022

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…

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Federal funding provides another boost to North Carolina rail

August 18, 2022

North Carolina’s rail infrastructure continues to improve and grow, supporting the needs of logisticians and manufacturers on the East Coast. This distribution infrastructure is part of the reason that the Tar Heel State was just named CNBC’s Best State for…

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Logistics helps North Carolina Rank #1 State for Business

July 21, 2022

North Carolina has again been recognized as the “Best State for Business.” This time, by CNBC. And factors related to logistics in North Carolina are a big part of the reason. In this article, we’ll look at the CNBC recognition…

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Looking for a Warehouse in North Carolina? Check out our pad

July 14, 2022

The national vacancy rate for industrial real estate is a very low 4.7% and falling. The pandemic-related rise of eCommerce, combined with companies holding onto more inventory to guard against supply chain disruptions, has led to a tight real estate…

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Looking for a North Carolina Warehouse to Rent? Turn to a 3PL

May 12, 2022

If your company is looking for a North Carolina warehouse to rent, you may be surprised to find ultra-low vacancy rates and stiff competition for availability.

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Understanding 3PL Custom Kitting Services

February 23, 2022

“Assembly required.” As consumers, we’re all too familiar with this phrase. It’s made up of two powerful words that, when combined, serve to eat up lots of your time. For many manufacturers, pre-assembly of component parts is also required during…

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Record volumes at the Port of Wilmington NC

May 13, 2021

Port volumes across the U.S. are shattering records and the Port of Wilmington NC is no exception. After a COVID-related slowdown in early 2020, volumes at the Port have continued to climb. In this article, we’ll take a closer look…

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