In October, a three-day strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) at East and Gulf Coast ports brought the country to a standstill. After reaching a temporary agreement, the strike ended, but the issue is far from resolved. The ILA and U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) agreed to extend the current contract through mid-January while... Read more »
The chemical distribution industry has faced its share of challenges in recent years. High interest rates, excess inventories, and market volatility have been difficult obstacles to navigate. However, Connor Lokar, Senior Forecaster and Economic Consultant at ITR Economics, now part of Crowe LLP, shared a message of optimism for 2025 and beyond during his keynote... Read more »
Last week, Hurricane Milton, a powerful and unpredictable storm, wreaked havoc in multiple regions, causing widespread damage and disruption. As the Southeast continues to recover from Hurricane Helene, the arrival of this storm has sent ripples through the already fragile supply chain. From production facilities to shipping routes, businesses and consumers alike are feeling... Read more »
After midnight on October 1, the port workers from The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) launched a strike, effectively halting operations at key ports stretching from Maine to Texas. This work stoppage follows months of tense negotiations with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), which represents the shipping ports. Unfortunately, the inability of both sides to... Read more »
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, 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 »
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 »
The global market for citrus products has recently faced a significant disruption. Brazil, the world’s largest producer and exporter of citrus products, is on track to register one of its worst orange harvests in more than three decades. Nearly 70% of global supply comes from Brazil, and the yield is expected to down by... Read more »
Two major Canadian railroads are on the brink of a strike. Teamsters working for Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and Canadian National Railway (CN) are set to strike on August 22nd unless a new labor contract is agreed upon. The union is demanding higher wages, better benefits, improved fatigue management, and better scheduling for... Read more »
ChemCeed, a leading innovator in the chemical industry, is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming International Elastomer Conference (IEC) 2024, taking place from September 9-12 in Pittsburgh, PA. At this renowned rubber & silicone industry event, ChemCeed will proudly showcase its latest advancement in sustainable chemistry: a groundbreaking line of reduced carbon footprint... Read more »
