What makes Logistics Park Cedar Rapids (LPCR) different from other transloaders?
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Logistics Park Cedar Rapids (LPCR) is the region’s newest and largest rail-served warehouse and transload facility. With four rail docks and three tracks that connect to the national Class I rail network, our facility is ideal for companies looking for rail-to-truck transloading as well as direct transfer of cargo into our newly built 259,000 sq. ft. secure warehouse building.
The 75-foot Avery Weigh-Tronix truck scale located on our premises is an added convenience we offer to make our customers’ lives easier. LPCR also offers secure outdoor storage and laydown space with 24/7 video surveillance.
Last but not least, co-located at LPCR is a team of experienced logistics experts you can count on for inbound and outbound trucking from the site and beyond. So LPCR is truly a one-stop-shop for your transloading, warehousing, and shipping needs.
What are you seeing in the market? When do you see markets coming back?
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The current market is seeing a high demand for bulk transloading along with construction-type materials.
Are there any new projects or developments that Logistics Park Cedar Rapids (LPCR) is working on now?
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From kitting and packing to bulk bagging systems, we are continuously investing in value-added capabilities for our customers. With our build-to-suit mindset for providing innovative custom solutions to our clients, we are continuously investing in value-added services and capabilities. This includes - but is not limited to – kitting, packaging, custom pallet display, and bulk-bagging systems.
What is Logistics Park Cedar Rapids (LPCR) currently doing in transloading?
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At present, Logistics Park Cedar Rapids is capable of transloading bulk agricultural commodities, aggregate products, starch, lumber, construction materials (shingles, gypsum board, etc.), pulpboard, plastic-type materials, and more.
Is there something you would like to share with our members that people may not know about your company?
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Logistics Park Cedar Rapids is owned and operated by Travero an innovative supply chain solutions company with over a century of freight movement and handling experience. Our company began in 1904 as a short-line railroad (CRANDIC Rail) that continues to serve a wide range of customers in and around Southeastern Iowa.
Travero also owns and operates a Mississippi River barge terminal, bulk storage, and transload facility – Logistics Park Dubuque – in East Dubuque, Illinois.
Rounding off our growing suite of services and solutions is our highly-trusted trucking freight brokerage division – Travero Logistics. Now in its third decade of operation, Travero Logistics offers truckload, LTL, expedited shipments, and last-mile delivery and pickup for companies across North America. For more information, visit www.travero.com.