What Does The Houthi Ceasefire Mean For Ocean Freight?

It has been widely reported that Houthi Rebels have declared a ceasefire of…


German Meat And Dairy Banned Due To Foot And Mouth

An outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease In Germany has led to the UK banning the…


Felixstowe At The Forefront Of European Ports Facing Delays

* Please note, since this article was first published on the 17th of January…


This Month's US Port Strike Averted

It appears that this week’s negotiations between the ILA and USMX have…


New Carrier Alliances Set To Go Live In February

We are about to witness the biggest shake up in the ocean freight alliance…


US Port Strike May Still Be On The Horizon For New Year

While October’s US East & Gulf Coast port strike ended in just three…


Prepare For Chinese New Year 2025 - A Supply Chain Guide

Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, is one of the most…


Fears Of An Indian Port Strike Rescinds

**UPDATE 12th December – A new five-year labour agreement is finally approved…


Christmas Office & Warehouse Opening Times 2024

The Christmas and New Year period is fast approaching and the Westbound team…


Christmas And New Year Reminder

Christmas is a wonderful time of the year – but it does have a habit of…