Biden Backs Workers As Port Strike Enters 2nd Day
The US port strike has entered its second day and President Biden has seemingly come down on the side of the strikers, by urging port operators to pay a fair…
Celebrating 15 years
We’re thrilled to announce a special milestone—Westbound Logistics Services Ltd is celebrating 15 years of success!
Important Update Regarding Lithium Batteries
Carriers are now strictly enforcing restrictions in relation to the shipment of Lithium batteries, whether dangerous goods or under special provisions, lithium…
Golden Week Gets Under Way Next Week
Next Tuesday is China's official National Day, a yearly celebration on October 1st that commemorates the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949.
US Port Strike Could Spark Supply Chain Issues From The Outset
The threat of a strike at US East Coast and Gulf Coast ports seems to be intensifying as carriers announce emergency surcharges from October.
Asia Airfreight Market Enters High Peak Demand
Air freight services from Asia have seemingly entered the peak season early and may be set for one of the highest peaks ever.
Threat Of Strike At US East & Gulf Coast Ports
It is sometimes a difficult decision for us, whether to keep clients and partners advised of supply chain threats looming on the horizon, or whether to wait…
Preparing for the Holiday Season: Navigating Supply Chain Challenges in 2024
It may seem a little early to start talking about Christmas, but with ongoing challenges in global supply chains, the idiom “a slow boat from China” has never…
Now No Threat Of Indian Port Strike This Month
The threat of another major logistics strike looms large in India has now passed.
Canadian Rail Strike Halted Within Twenty Four Hours
A potentially damaging rail strike, which got underway last Thursday, has been stopped by the Canadian government less than one day after it got started.
Record Levels Of Idle Containerships
The longer ocean freight transit times around Africa have led to the lowest number of idle ships on record, even after the introduction of two million TEU of…
Canadian Rail Strike Planned From August 22nd
A Canadian rail strike is currently planned from 22nd August after last week's ruling that the industrial action is effectively legal under Canadian labour…
Delays Expected After Ningbo Port Explosion
A container explosion at Ningbo Zhoushan Port has led to the terminal being closed and fears of upcoming delays from the Zhejiang Province port.
Delays To Be Expected From Bangladesh
Delays in importing from Bangladesh are likely to be experienced in the next few weeks, after violent protests led to a national internet blackout.