Bioplastics, the Answer to a Problem or Just Another Waste?

Did you know that eighteen billion pounds of plastic flows into the ocean every year? Did you know that only 9% of all plastic ever produced has been properly recycled? It isn’t new news that plastic is a problem and that recycling isn’t equipped to deal with the problem. This has many asking what now?... Read more »

Beer in a Bag?

Plastic bags are no longer going to be the only thing from the grocery store to be recycled, as flexible food packaging continues to grow. Recycling, along with usability and different features, are the main concerns facing this new wave of packaging. The industry has begun to take note of this and is working to... Read more »

Flooding in the Midwest

After what seemed to be a never-ending amount of snow and polar vortexes, the Midwest is finally starting to warm up. Unfortunately, with the warm weather comes flooding and lots of it. Flooding that is making history began around March 15th and has wiped out miles of roads and bridges along the Missouri River. The... Read more »

Tsunami Awareness Week

More than 400 people were killed after a tsunami struck in Indonesia on Dec 22, 2018 and that was just one. Tsunamis are large, unbroken tidal waves which are usually caused by an underwater explosion resulting from volcanic activity, earthquakes or glacier clavings. Tsunamis not only pose a huge threat to civilian life, but they... Read more »

U.S. Puts End to Duty-Free Imports from India and Turkey

On March 4th, the U.S. Trade office under the direction of President Trump, announced that it will be terminating the GSP (Generalized System of Preference) duty-free eligibility for India and Turkey.   The GSP program is intended to help developing nations grow their economy through trade. The announcement cited the reason for termination as being that... Read more »

Fun Facts about the ChemCeed Team

ChemCeed is known for their excellent customer service and quality chemicals at an exceptional price, but are there some things about our company that you don’t know? Did you know that everyone who works at ChemCeed is a parent? ChemCeed strives to make their customers feel like a part of the team. To really drive... Read more »

Chinese Section 301 Tariff Increase Again Delayed

President Trump again delayed a 10 to 25 percent increase on Section 301 tariffs that was scheduled to go into effect on March 1st.  This came with the announcement that President Trump will be meeting with Chinese President Xi Jingping in late March to continue negotiations.  The reaction to this news has been mostly positive,... Read more »

U.S. West Coast Ports Experiencing Extreme Congestion

With everyone wanting to start the new year off on a good foot, port congestion on the west coast has been causing headaches for importers. The congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach that started around the beginning of the holidays has only gotten worse with no clear end in sight.  High... Read more »

Is Your Business Prepared for Winter Weather?

This week much of the Midwest and Northeast is experiencing dangerously cold conditions and heavy snowfalls.  Is your business prepared for this round of winter weather?  Below are three things to keep in mind as you brace for this week’s arctic conditions: Plan for closures Many shipping terminals and warehouses may be closed or working... Read more »

ChemCeed Announces Certification to ISO 9001:2015 Standards

ChemCeed has achieved certification to ISO 9001:2015 Standards as of January 11, 2019.  The company has previously been certified under the Responsible Distribution environmental, health, safety & security program since 2016, and the addition of ISO 9001:2015 standards further represents ChemCeed’s commitment to customer satisfaction.  “Certification under the ISO 9001:2015 Standards was a natural step... Read more »