N American weekly chemical rail traffic rises 2.1% year on year
HOUSTON (ICIS)–Following a 2.6% decline the week before, North American [...]
LOGISTICS: US importers say tariff pause brings new deadline, not relief – survey
HOUSTON (ICIS)–The 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs on all imports [...]
Germany’s economy to stagnate in 2025 – expert council
LONDON (ICIS)–Germany’s government-appointed council of economic experts on Wednesday cut [...]
Olin experiences chlorine leak at Freeport, Texas, site
HOUSTON (ICIS)–A release of chlorine at Olin’s Plant B in [...]
10 fast facts on Q1 2025 US plastic scrap and R-PET/PET trade data
HOUSTON (ICIS)–Below are 10 key facts pulled from Q1 plastic [...]
Germany producer prices fall in April, led by lower energy prices
LONDON (ICIS)–Producer prices in Germany fell 0.9% year on year [...]
India ammonia imports up 47% year on year in January-February
LONDON (ICIS)–Imports of ammonia into India increased by 47% in [...]
MARGINS: Europe PE margins down on higher naphtha, LPG costs
LONDON (ICIS)–Margins at polyethylene (PE) plants in Europe slid week [...]
Americas/EMEA base oils demand outlook: Week of 19 May
SINGAPORE (ICIS)–US base oils demand likely to stay muted as [...]
SHIPPING: Asia-US container rates surge on frontloading during tariff pause
HOUSTON (ICIS)–Asia-US container rates surged this week as trade between [...]