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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...
Europe’s Push for New Sanctions on Russian Metals: A Leadership Role for Poland
Ten European Union (EU) countries, led by Poland, recently made a joint call for tougher sanctions against metals from Russia, with a focus on aluminum. This initiative is a strategic step to reduce one of Moscow's main sources of revenue, second only to fossil fuels,...