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No Congestion Issues at the Port of Virginia

Kanban Logistics

and Long Beach, are experiencing severe congestion due to record volumes as US businesses replenish inventories that were depleted after COVID-related manufacturing shutdowns. The Port of Virginia is a notable exception. What’s new at the Port of Virginia? the Port of Virginia is as efficient as it gets.

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Warehousing News Roundup: February 18, 2019

Stord

Import fees on American cars are a problem for many companies, but Tesla’s lack of manufacturing capacity in China makes it unable to shift production to within the country to mitigate penalties. Ocado, the British warehouse automation and online grocery company, is dealing with fallout from a recent warehouse fire.

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Fearless Females of Supply Chain: Rise Above Challenges

BlueYonder

based manufacturing company with the goal of leading the transition of adult smokers to a smoke-free future. We have approximately 5,000 employees worldwide, and I work out of our headquarters in Richmond, Virginia. Laura Coleman: Altria is a U.S.-based But I did just that.

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Going Off the Beaten Path for North Carolina Warehousing Capacity

Kanban Logistics

Across the country, warehousing vacancy rates are historically low, and lease prices are historically high. In this article, we’ll take a look at North Carolina warehousing capacity and tell you why a more rural location may be right for your business. North Carolina Warehousing Capacity in the Metro Areas.

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Kanban boosts logistics transportation services with additional trailers

Kanban Logistics

While Kanban’s primary service is warehousing and distribution, this trailer acquisition demonstrates the growth of the company’s logistics transportation services in Eastern North Carolina. For its warehousing customers, Kanban performs final delivery services throughout Eastern North Carolina. Transload services.

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Advantages of Basing Your Distribution Center in North Carolina

Kanban Logistics

The state is also ranked #5 in GlobalTrade Magazine’s “ Best States for Manufacturing.” Here’s why: In terms of output, North Carolina is the second-largest food and beverage manufacturer in the U.S., Total manufacturing output was over $103 billion in 2018. have opened major manufacturing facilities.

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7 Advantages of a North Carolina Logistics Hub

Kanban Logistics

The cost and quality of life advantages are attracting many companies looking to establish manufacturing and logistics operations here. For North Carolina logistics operations in the Eastern part of the state, the Port of Virginia at Norfolk/Hampton Roads, VA is just two hours away. But don’t just take our word for it. Rail Access.