Red Sea & Suez Canal Update - Emergency Surcharges Implemented To Freight Rates

Following the attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea, many carriers have made…


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US Announces Naval Coalition To Defend Red Sea Shipping From Houthi Attacks

The US has announced the creation of an enhanced naval protection force…


Shipping Carrier Maersk Pauses Red Sea Journeys Over Attacks

Danish shipping company Maersk has said it is pausing all journeys through…


Global Shipping Concerns Into The New Year

We recently touched on how uncertainty within global shipping may have…


Westbound Logistics Services Christmas Office & Warehouse Opening Times 2023

Christmas is quickly approaching and we are embracing the festive spirit here…


Freight Alert - Ocean Carriers Are Again Increasing Rates With More GRI's On The Horizon

We made an open ended announcement about ocean freight GRI’s recently,…


Plan Ahead For Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year arrives on the 10th of February 2024, therefore planning to…


2024 - The Year Of The Ocean Freight Surcharge?

With major global events currently impacting various aspects of international…


Carriers Now Have A Surplus Of Container Equipment

If ocean freight carriers didn’t have enough to worry about with low…


Two Attacks On Israeli Linked Ships

In the past week, at least two cargo ships with ties to Israel have come under…