Month: September 2024

Looming ILM Strike Could Cause Supply Disruptions

  Currently there are ongoing negotiations between the International Longshoreman Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. (USMX) which may halt operations due to a potential strike on October 1st. According to Supply Chain Dive News, in June the ILA canceled a planned meeting with USMX due to the use of automated truck... Read more »

ChemCeed to Participate in ILMA Annual Meeting 2024

ChemCeed, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals, is proud to announce that Tom Allred, the company’s Sales Manager, will be representing ChemCeed at the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA) Annual Meeting. The event will take place from September 28 to October 1, 2024, at the Broadmoor Hotel in the scenic city of Colorado Springs, Colorado.... Read more »

Antimony Trioxide set to Prices Soar Amid Chinese Export Restrictions

  Effective September 15, 2024, the Chinese government has opted to restrict exports of a metal, Antimony.  Antimony is used in everything from ammunition to batteries, but is also a key component of the widely used flame retardant, Antimony Trioxide (ATO).  Prices are expected to rise even higher following this decision. The trading price of... Read more »