House construction nationwide is being constrained by the tight supply and mile-high price of lumber, but this squeeze has not been felt by the flatbed .
Modernization of Cross Border Trade event returns to Laredo
Cross-border summit to talk international trade, cargo visibility and B-1 visa drivers 2 minutes read The Modernization of Cross Border Trade event will be Thursday in Laredo, Texas. The event is sponsored by Borderless Coverage powered by Reliance Partners. (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)
After going virtual last year because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Modernization of Cross Border Trade annual conference returns Thursday as an in-person event in Laredo, Texas.
Borderless Coverage powered by Reliance Partners and the Laredo Motor Carriers Association are hosting the fourth-annual event, which aims to highlight U.S.-Mexico trade while having a “fun” gathering, according to Mark Vickers, executive vice president of logistics at Reliance Partners.
FreightWaves LIVE @HOME virtual event, May 19-20
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It’s back and bigger than ever. After the volatility of 2020, FreightWaves LIVE @HOME will examine what you can expect for the rest of the year.
Listen to pioneering entrepreneurs who can see opportunity on the horizon.
Watch transportation and supply chain gurus dive into the lessons learned over successful careers.
It’s the place to be for anyone looking to grow their career and their impact in the world of supply chains, logistics and transportation.
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Reliance Partners acquires cross-border insurer Borderless Coverage
The acquisition expands Chattanooga, Tennessee-based Reliance’s risk management solutions for cross-border insurance, company says 546 1 minute read Mark Vickers founded Borderless Coverage to provide cross-border consulting services and cargo insurance for the shipping industry. Pictured is the U.S. Customs and Border Protection port of entry in Otay Mesa, California. (Photo: CBP)
Reliance Partners, one of the nation’s largest insurance agencies serving the trucking and logistics industries, announced Wednesday it has acquired Borderless Coverage, an agency specializing in North American cross-border insurance.
Mark Vickers founded Cleveland, Ohio-based Borderless Coverage in 2018. The company provides cross-border consulting services and cross-border cargo insurance to a wide range of businesses in the North American shipping industry.