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Mexico Transportation Risk with Mark Vickers

The Logistics of Logistics

In 2016, he was recruited to join MacroPoint. In 2017, Mark recognized a need for logistics service providers to have better access to cost effective All-Risk Shipper’s Interest Cargo Insurance with focus on Mexico. During his tenure, they went from $500M to $3B in sales. For that reason, Mark founded Borderless Coverage.

Mexico 247
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9 Headlines Striking Fear into Shippers Lacking a Strong TMS

Supply Chain Collaborator

These 9 headlines culled from Transport Topics over the first three weeks of 2016, coupled with the emerging economic slowdown should give pause to all shippers. Headline: Daimler Trucks to Cut its Workforce at Cleveland, NC Factory by 30%. Headline: Intermodal Cargo Falls in 4Q for First Time Since 2009. Over the Road Trucking.

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Freeports: The 2022 Guide

Unleashed

Rishi Sunak’s 2016 research paper suggested freeports could stimulate economic activity in the UK – and potentially create 86,000 jobs Will Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland get new freeports? In 2016, after 140 years of industry in the region, the Teesside Steelworks closed their doors, and 1,700 jobs were lost.