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Mexico Transportation Risk with Mark Vickers

The Logistics of Logistics

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. Finally, Reliance is a leader in specialty insurance products such as usage-based cargo insurance, shippers interest policies and Mexican cargo.

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Retailers receiving inventories any which way they can

Cathy Roberson

The company estimates that China could account for less than 30% of its sales at the end of 2021, down from about 50% in 2018. Joann’s is spending on average $8 million on transloading because of congestion on the Chicago and Cleveland rail systems. For daily thoughts and shares, be sure to follow me on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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Which States are Making the Grade in Logistics?

Material Handling & Logistics

The 2018 Manufacturing and Logistics Report Card , conducted by Conexus Indiana for the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research, rates U.S. Content Summary: Kentucky ranks 3rd in the nation in total air cargo shipments. Content Summary: Maritime commerce in Cleveland produces over $3.5 Media Image.

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Freeports: The 2022 Guide

Unleashed

The number of global freeports or special economic zones increased from about 79 in 1975 to 5,400 in 2018 , and there are currently around 3,500 worldwide. Without the usual checks and balances, a ship’s cargo can be landed and re-exported with minimal to no safeguards to ensure the legality of the cargo.

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The History of the Semi Truck

Freight Plus

Railroads were highly efficient at moving large amounts of cargo but could only deliver those goods to centralized urban centers where train stations were. In 1897 the Winston Motor Carriage Company was incorporated in Cleveland, Ohio and they launched with a series of handcrafted automobiles.