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Mexico Transportation Risk with Mark Vickers

The Logistics of Logistics

Mark Vickers and Joe Lynch discuss Mexico transportation risk. Reliance Partners’ Borderless Coverage is a global insurance program designed to protect businesses of all sizes from the risks associated with international operations. While at TQL, Mark developed a passion to optimize cross border transportation.

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Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance The shipping industry continues to evolve. Additionally, we examine the decision between using a carrier or a Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) as a vendor and how this choice can impact risk management. The 2M alliance will be disbanded in 2025.

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Allianz Safety and Shipping Review- The Good and Not Good

Supply Chain Matters

With as much as 90 percent of international trade being transported across ocean waterways, there are important findings for multi-industry supply chain and logistics management teams included in this report. Reportedly, cargo ships accounted for over 60 percent of vessels lost in 2023.

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Retail giants crush the rush with charters, air freight

Resilinc

In addition to Target, Amazon, Costco, Home Depot and Wal-Mart are among the large retailers that have chartered container ships to move goods from Asia to North America. The smaller ships currently transport only a small percentage of the retailers’ goods—less than 20% in the case of Costco.

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Customer Advisory on Hurricane Harvey

TMC

As suspected, the storm is also having a significant impact on supply chains across North America. Transportation Update by Mode. In addition, fuel surges are likely and will impact transportation costs. Operations for freight cargo will remain closed until further notice. Intermodal / Rail Operations.

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Customer Advisory on Hurricane Harvey

TMC

As suspected, the storm is also having a significant impact on supply chains across North America. Transportation Update by Mode. In addition, fuel surges are likely and will impact transportation costs. Operations for freight cargo will remain closed until further notice. Intermodal / Rail Operations.

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Customer Advisory on Hurricane Harvey

TMC

As suspected, the storm is also having a significant impact on supply chains across North America. Transportation Update by Mode. In addition, fuel surges are likely and will impact transportation costs. Operations for freight cargo will remain closed until further notice. Intermodal / Rail Operations.