Shipping Security Stakes And Tariff Sanctions Escalate In US–Iran Standoff

Iran’s parliament speaker has issued a stark warning that, should the US…


Plan Ahead For Next Month's Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year falls on the 17th of February 2026, this is typically followed…


Our Westbound Christmas Message

Our Westbound Christmas Message As the year draws to a close and the festive…


Supreme Court Ruling Looms As Businesses Sue Government Over Tariffs

The legal dispute over whether President Trump exceeded his authority by…


Global Container Volumes Rise As Asia–Europe Trade Loses Momentum

According to recent reports, global container volumes have been rising in…


Selected Eastbound Services Resume Through Red Sea As Risks Ease

Two major ocean freight carriers within The Ocean Alliance have now confirmed…


Government Confirms End Of Duty Exemption On Low Value Goods

The UK has confirmed that it will abolish the de minimis rule that currently…


Office & Warehouse Hours For The Holiday Season 2025

With Christmas and New Year almost upon us once more, and the Westbound team…


New ICS2 Security Regulations For Exports To EU From January

From January 1st, all road and rail shipments entering or transiting…


Port Congestion Issues Persist Despite Recent Improvements

Port congestion remains one of the most persistent challenges facing…