Interview: Norris Tolson Discusses CSX Carolina Connector Intermodal Rail Terminal
This past April, a ground-breaking ceremony was held to begin construction of the Carolina Connector intermodal rail terminal in Rocky Mount, NC. The terminal is the result of a joint effort between CSX and the North Carolina Department of Transportation…
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Eastern North Carolina Moves Forward with Intermodal Logistics Center
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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Looking to Add an East Coast eCommerce Fulfillment Center? Consider Eastern North Carolina
Business growth should always be a good thing. But growth is not without its headaches – especially in the world of eCommerce, where many companies struggle to keep up with consumer expectations for rapid fulfillment. This ‘struggle to keep up’…
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New 50,000 Sq. Ft. of Climate Controlled Warehouse Space in Rocky Mount, NC
There’s been a lot of talk about climate-controlled warehouse space here at Kanban – both on our blog and in our facilities. And, we’re backing up that talk with actions that will benefit our customers. We’re putting the finishing touches…
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Kanban’s Top Blog Posts of 2018
As we gear up for 2019, we want to first take a look back at the topics that resonated most with the readers of our blog. So, in this article, we unveil our three most popular posts of the year…
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Spotlight on Eastern North Carolina Manufacturing Companies
Site Selection magazine just released their 2018 “Top Business Climate” rankings of U.S. states and, once again, North Carolina takes the #2 spot – falling just short of Georgia. While no one likes to finish second, the Tar Heel state’s…
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The Rail Transload Facility in Action
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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The CSX Carolina Connector is Back on Track
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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Protecting Against Supply Chain Disruption During Hurricane Florence
In the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, our thoughts and prayers are with the people of our region who were severely impacted by this devastating storm. At Kanban, we are fortunate to have the North Carolina Department of Emergency Management as…
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