The countdown has begun to the 9th Annual Modernization of Cross-Border Trade Conference, which will take place on June 9th in Laredo, Texas. Initially developed by Borderless Coverage and hosted by Reliance Partners, the MCBT Conference is one of the most anticipated annual forums for cross-border collaboration, serving as a powerful platform for logistics professionals, customs brokers, technology innovators and capacity providers to come together and exchange actionable insight.

For this episode of the podcast, Mark Vickers provides us with a preview of MCBT 2026 while also looking back at the evolution and growth of the event from its humble beginnings. Mark is the Founder of Borderless Coverage and he serves as an Executive Vice President and the Head of International Logistics for Reliance Partners.

In addition to noting some of the panel discussion topics and activities for the attendees, Mark provides our listeners with some valuable insights on timely cross-border topics, including the impact of USMCA renegotiation, tariffs and policies related to US-Mexico trade dynamics. Mark also offers perspectives on the role of cargo insurance, compliance and risk management in cross-border operations. The host for this episode of the podcast is Thom Albrecht, who is the Chief Revenue Officer at Reliance Partners. Thom and Mark cover a wide range of topics will be of interest to anyone involved in U.S.-Mexico trade and cross-border logistics.

To learn more about how to register for the 9th Annual Modernization of Cross-Border Trade Conference or how your company can become a sponsor at MCBT 2026, please click here.

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