Trailer Demand Impacting European Market Pre Brexit
US ports have been struggling with congestion and transport issues over recent months, but the increasing number of Coronavirus cases amongst port workers has…
Our UK Festive Season Business Hours
Its hard to believe that its that time again! While Christmas is going to be different this year for most of us, we do hope that for you its Merry and followed…
One Apus – The Biggest Container Loss Overboard
The containership - ONE Apus - suffered a massive container stack this month, en route to Long Beach from Japan, which is an example of the kind of issue…
Asia Ocean Freight Is Moving From Bad To Worse
As much as we do not enjoy being the bearers of bad news, it remains our responsibility to keep you informed about the position facing importers from Asia,…
14th December Rate Increase
As much as we do not enjoy being the bearers of bad news, it remains our responsibility to keep you informed about the position facing importers from Asia,…
Strike Action At Heathrow To Impact Airfreight
Happy Chinese New Year to all those that are celebrating!
Southampton Port Emulating Issues At Felixstowe
Congestion and delays at the Port of Southampton has deteriorated recently and we are now witnessing similar issues to those that have been experienced at…
US Ports Continue To Struggle With Asia Volume
Despite the coronavirus, volumes moving through the ports in the past few months have been way up on previous years and the peak season period has extended…
Christmas Stranded At European Ports
As congestion at the UK’s container ports has continued to affect unloading times of vessels, many have had to cut-and-run before they have been able to…
Westbound Make The Finals – BIFA Ocean Services Award
BIFA (the British International Freight Association) announced their finalists of this year's coronavirus impacted awards, and Westbound were shortlisted in…
November Rate Increases
Yet again, rates are on the move northwards as empty container equipment is scarce, resulting in a scramble to get goods moving from China.
Check Out Our Guide To European Importing & Exporting From January
Brexit is just around the corner, as if we have not had enough to cope with lately, and if you are not prepared for the changes in the new year then you need…
Asian Ocean Rates Rising To Record Levels
Ocean freight rates in the Asia/Europe market are set for more major increases for the week 15th to 21st November, and they are now higher than we can…
UK Port Crisis Leading To More Asian Issues
The UK container transport and port crisis continues to worsen, with importers experiencing major delays across the board, and the issue looks set to be…