Episode 7 - So you want to ship cross-border Mexico? Everything to know with Mark Vickers of Borderless Coverage

In the seventh episode of The Ramp Up, Rich and Bryan chat with former Borderless Coverage CEO Mark Vickers. Borderless Coverage was acquired by Reliance Partners in 2021, where Mark now works as Head of International Logistics. The trio discuss the state of cross-border freight in Mexico, best practices for shippers moving in and out of Mexico, and what you can do to best negate risk south of the border. Mark's background with Mexico freight in particular has made him an industry expert on the topic. If you are a shipper who is already moving Mexico freight, this is an episode you will not want to miss.

00:01 – Status update on Hoplite

01:11 – What did we underestimate?

03:50 – What are we pleased with?

06:08 – Importance of security measures with Mexico Cross-border freight

14:00 – Mark Vickers intro and Borderless Coverage background

18:00 – Reliance Partners shipper insurance coverage and trends

26:14 – Mexico cross-border policy changes in recent years

33:31 – What does Mexico need to change to curb rampant cargo theft?

38:55 – What do first-time shippers need to know about moving cross-border Mexico?

42:38 – What regions in Mexico should shippers invest in?

45:31 – 8th Annual Modernization of Cross-Border Trade Event