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End of the ILA Port Strike: Impacts on Imports, Exports and Logistics Rates
The recent International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) dockworkers' strike ended last Thursday after the union accepted the United States Maritime Alliance's (USMX) offer of a 62 per cent wage increase over the next six years. This decision also marked the...
India and the Steel Market: An Analysis of Imports and Exports
In recent years, India has played a significant role in the global steel market. However, preliminary data released by the Indian Ministry of Steel for the first half of the 2024-25 fiscal year (April-September) reveals a noticeable change in India's position as an...
The Market for Flat Carbon and Stainless Steels: Between International Pressures and Signs of Recovery
In the steel industrial landscape, flat carbon and stainless steel service centres represent a crucial link in the distribution and processing of these materials. However, 2024 has so far proved to be a year of uncertainties and complex challenges, mainly due to weak...
September 2024: The Ferrous Scrap and Steel Raw Materials Market between Crises and Weaknesses
The ferrous scrap market in September 2024 was a continuation of the summer lull, confirming the negative trend already observed in August. The general picture was characterised by still weak demand and continuously falling prices, with a reduction of between EUR 10...