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The Future of the Car in Europe: Rethinking the Combustion Engine Ban for 2035?
The European Union has passed an ambitious law banning the sale of new vehicles with internal combustion engines from 2035 as part of its decarbonisation strategy. However, some Italian officials, including Energy Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin and Industry...
Growth of Russian-origin aluminium stocks in LME-approved warehouses: an overview of 2024 trends
According to data published by the London Metal Exchange (LME) on 10 September 2024, the share of Russian-origin aluminium stocks in LME-approved warehouses increased further to 67 per cent in August, up from 65 per cent in July. This increase shows a steady trend...
Fall in ocean shipping rates between Asia and Europe: signs of an early end to the peak season
Sea freight rates between Asia and Northern Europe, as well as to the Mediterranean, dropped further last week, recording prices 20% below the peaks reached in July. This could mark an early end to the peak season which, in turn, had started earlier than...
Resumption of steel production in Ukraine: positive signs despite difficulties
The Ukrainian steel industry showed signs of recovery in 2024, with significant increases in the production of pig iron, crude steel and finished products, despite the economic and geopolitical difficulties the country is facing. According to data published by the...