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The Railway Strike in Canada: A Lightning Crisis with Global Repercussions
Last Thursday, Canada witnessed an episode that could have had serious consequences for North American logistics: the lockout of unionised railway workers. However, what threatened to become a prolonged disaster for the freight sector lasted only eighteen hours. On...
The Aluminium Industry in Germany: Between Lights and Shadows in the Second Quarter of 2024
The aluminium industry in Germany experienced a second quarter of 2024 characterised by mixed results. While some areas of production showed signs of weakness, the aluminium recycling sector was a strong point, recording considerable gains. In particular, recyclers...
Nornickel and the New US Sanctions: Implications for the Russian Mining Giant
Russian mining giant Nornickel, one of the world's leading producers of palladium and high-grade nickel, now faces a new set of sanctions imposed by the United States. These sanctions, announced on 23 August 2024, hit several subsidiaries of the group, including...
Canada Imposes Additional Taxes on Imports of Steel, Aluminium and Electric Vehicles from China: A Move to Protect the Domestic Industry
The Canadian government has announced a series of significant measures to protect its domestic industries from the impact of Chinese trade practices, which are deemed unfair. Starting in October 2024, Canada will impose a 25% surcharge on steel and aluminium imports...