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European Union: New investigation into protective measures for steel products
The European Union (EU) recently launched an in-depth investigation into the operation of protective measures for imported steel products, which were initially introduced in 2018. This initiative stemmed from the need to review and update these measures in response to...
Global aluminum wire market growth: trends, drivers and future developments
Global consumption of aluminum wire has been growing steadily in recent years, driven by the unique properties of this material and its application in key industries such as electrical and electronics. Because of its lightness, conductivity and flexibility, aluminum...
Red Sea crisis: Impacts on operations, rates, and seasonal demand in 2024
The Red Sea crisis, which erupted in late 2023, profoundly affected the global shipping industry throughout 2024, impacting transit times, container rates, and seasonal demand dynamics. The need to reroute routes through the Cape of Good Hope resulted in additional...
Italy’s struggling steel industry in November: Steel, numbers and outlook for an industry under pressure
November marks a new contraction for the Italian steel sector, which is struggling to consolidate the recovery glimpsed in October. Domestic steel mills produced 1.8 million tons (M.t.) of steel, registering a 4.4 percent year-on-year decline, which contributed to a...