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Even before the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted trade lanes between China and the rest of the world earlier this year, the trade war between the US and China prompted manufacturers and supplier to explore alternate supply chains and avoid costly tarrifs.

This great piece from the Wall Street Journal details how logistics firms are keeping goods moving during the COVID-19 crises. Some advice from the article from warehouse managers: Social distancing inside Distribute protective gear for workers Stagger breaks and lunch hours to minimize the amount of people in break rooms at one time Don’t allow inbound drivers to enter the warehouse Instruct drivers not to help customers break up freight.

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, US companies were looking to move their supply chains from China to Mexico. Why? A combination of geographic proximity, skilled labor and lower language barriers. Nuvocargo’s co-founder Sam Blackman weighs in.

Nuvocargo, digital freight forwarder and customs broker for U.S./Mexico trade, launched publicly after signing up and serving dozens of early customers, including some of the largest shippers moving cargo between the United States and Mexico.

Nuvocargo, digital freight forwarder and customs broker for U.S./Mexico trade, launched publicly after signing up and serving dozens of early customers, including some of the largest shippers moving cargo between the United States and Mexico.

Nuvocargo, digital freight forwarder and customs broker for U.S./Mexico trade, launched publicly after signing up and serving dozens of early customers, including some of the largest shippers moving cargo between the United States and Mexico.

Cross-border freight forwarder Nuvocargo announced it has acquired Oncarriage, an Atlanta-based customs broker and third-party logistics provider. ’The acquisition gives Nuvocargo access to several key government licenses in the United States — including a customs broker license that normally takes up to three years to obtain,’ said Nuvocargo CEO Deepak Chhugani.’

Nuvocargo, digital freight forwarder and customs broker for U.S./Mexico trade, launched publicly after signing up and serving dozens of early customers, including some of the largest shippers moving cargo between the United States and Mexico.

This morning, Forbes reported on Nuvocargo’s unusual journey – it’s origins as startup The Lobby, and founder Deepak’s decision to pivot to a completely new industry. Nuvocargo is thankful to writer Alexandra Wilson for spending so much time with us and helping us tell this story!

Mexico’s trade with the United States rose to $614.5 billion in 2019, up 0.5% above its total trade in 2018, according to US Department of Commerce data released February 5th, 2020. Nuvocargo's CEO, Deepak Chhugani, gives his input on the shift from China to Mexico.