Carriers Gambling On Negotiations To Raise Transpacific Rates
It seems incredible that carriers on the transpacific trade could be pushing to increase ocean freight rates next month after the dramatic decline of shipments…
US To Introduce Port Fees Aimed At China
There has been much talk during the past week about USTR port fees and the impact they may have on ocean freight shipping to and from the US, with some…
Congratulations To Our Josh For Completing The London Marathon
Last weekend, we’re incredibly proud to have supported one of our very own team members Josh as he laced up and completed the iconic London Marathon!
Transpacific Ocean Freight Market Reacts To Trade War
Unsurprisingly, ocean freight volumes from China to the United States are dropping considerably, following the recent tit-for-tat trade war that has played out…
Global Tariffs Go Live As Ecommerce Rule Goes Under Radar
Amongst the chaos of Trump's global tariffs, which have all now gone live from today, the changes to the 'de minimis' exemption may have flown under the radar.
More Trump Tariffs Incoming But Some Light For UK Importers
President Trump has announced sweeping tariffs that will have the biggest impact on worldwide countries to date, but there is some light for UK importers.
Westbound Logistics Carbon Offsetting
Westbound installed new MCS certified solar panels this month and is delighted to report that its Basildon HQ is now running at 90% efficiency.
Heathrow Fire Leads To Air Cargo Chaos
A fire at an electrical substation near London Heathrow has led to the airport being closed overnight causing chaos for flights moving in and out of the…
Little Hope Of A Return To Suez Canal Shipping
This weeks developments in the Middle East appear to have left little hope of a return to shipping through the Red Sea and Suez Canal route in the near future.
Ramadan And Its Impact On Logistics
Eid Al-Fitr is on the horizon, which marks the end of month-long Ramadan fasting, and numerous countries around the world will be holding public holidays as…
Cargo Ship Collision Leads To Captain’s Arrest
The search for a missing crew member has unsuccessfully come to an end, leading to a containership captain being arrested following a crash between two cargo…
New Trump Tariffs Kick In For Canada, Mexico & China
Following a one month postponement, the US has gone live with its 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico today, and also hiked the levy on China by a further 10%
Orders Mount With Chinese Shipyards As US Considers Penalties
The numbers of orders for new-build containerships with Chinese shipyards continues to rise, as the US consider penalties at its ports for vessels built in…
Elon Musk Job Cuts Leads To US Air Freight Concerns
The sacking of US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) staff by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) task force has led to concerns over the…