What is drayage? Finding the right provider to transport your products
If you have products coming into the U.S. on shipping containers, a logical question you might have is “what do I do with them once they reach the port?” The process starts with drayage.
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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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Use a U.S. Foreign Trade Zone to Help Offset the Impact of Tariffs
We’re well over a year into the U.S./China “trade war” and there is still a high degree of uncertainty over what will happen next. For importers of products from China into the U.S., however, the strategy remains the same: continue…
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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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What You Need to Know About 3PL Warehouse Costs
If your business is growing and you’re starting to consider warehousing options, the prospect may seem a bit daunting. Warehouses are large facilities after all, so that must mean large costs, right? Not necessarily. If you’re going it alone and…
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Leverage your 3PL’s WMS for Omni Channel Distribution
Most modern companies have more than one sales channel, distributing products to both B2C and B2B customers. Your B2C customers demand that their orders are shipped quickly with 100% accuracy. Your B2B customers expect the same – without accepting so…
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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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Understanding Key Warehouse Temperature Terms in Logistics
As your food and pharmaceutical products flow through the supply chain, logistics providers must meet the environmental (i.e., climate and temperature) requirements of these items every step of the way. The quality and purity of these products – along with…
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