In our latest blog with Freight Waves, we discuss the increasing attractiveness of Mexico for shippers and manufacturers. You can read the original article in full, here. Economic growth in Mexico has caught the attention of many U.S. manufacturers and shippers looking to nearshore or take advantage of Mexico’s improving transportation networks and young, educated …
In this article, we discuss safely shipping seafood across the border. You can read the original article on Freight Waves, here. Running a cross-border business is hard enough, but even more so when seafood is in the mix. Now you’ve got to worry about spoilage in addition to cargo theft and other risks. Phillipe Katkhouda …
With the landscape of Mexican freight changing rapidly, more and more shippers are turning to all risk coverage. We have included highlights from a recent Freight Waves article that highlights Borderless Coverage and it’s offerings. Highlights from the article: The Mexican freight landscape of today is changing rapidly. The country’s reputation for logistics lawlessness is …
Borderless Coverage CEO, Mark Vickers, was recently interviewed for an article with FreightWaves on the topic of Mexico Free Trade Zones. In the article, Vickers discusses whether it is worth considering Mexico Free Trade Zones for your operation. You can read the full article here. Highlights: Does it make sense to move manufacturing and/or …
In our recent article with Freight Waves, we discuss why All-Risk coverage is critical and how a Canadian freight brokerage overcame challenges of shipping in and out of Mexico. The excerpts of the article below were originally posted on FreightWavs.com. Cross-border shipping is a tricky business, there’s no getting around it. But with a reliable …
In our latest Freight Waves article, Borderless Coverage explores the importance of combining insurance and technology to mitigate your risk. The article reviews how Mark Vickers, of Reliance Partners, teamed up with Troy Ryley, president of Redwood Mexico, to share their best practices for improving cross-border trade and mitigating risks. As safety remains a top …
The Innovation of Shipper’s Interest Insurance It is no secret that finding the proper freight insurance is not easy. When comparing policies, it is difficult to understand what is covered, what limitations exist, where the liability falls, and more. A one-size-fits-all policy is nonviable when it comes to freight insurance, but the flexibility provided by …
The recent rise of usage-based shipping insurance provides a more practical and cost-effective solution especially for small to medium sized shippers looking to insure their shipments. Rather than having to purchase a multi-year cargo insurance policy, you are now able to shape an insurance policy based on how often you ship, what you ship, and …
Layering in Shipper’s Interest when Self-Insured When it comes to choosing a cargo insurance policy, large organizations often choose the route of self-insurance. Self-insurance requires risk management, the financial capacity to self-insure, and the collection of safety and loss data. While self-insurance is a sensible way that large carriers can cover losses, layering in shippers …
When it comes to USMCA, it can be a lot to digest. We have compiled a list of the most common questions we receive regarding USMCA at Borderless Coverage. What are the Requirements of USMCA? The nine requirements are listed at the end of Chapter 5 of USMCA. The title of this section is ‘ANNEX …