Commodities
Report outlines U.S. soybean export outlook
(Posted on 04/07/18)A report from Rabobank released this month summarises the outlook for U.S. soybean exports, which it believes will continue to decline to China if tariffs take effect and remain in place. But the firm found U.S. soybean exports could increase to the European Union (EU).President Donald Trump announced in June his intent to impose...
AIIS files lawsuit to challenge Trump’s steel tariffs
(Posted on 04/07/18)The American Institute for International Steel (AIIS) and two of its member companies, SIM-TEX, LP, of Waller, Texas, and KURT ORBAN PARTNERS, LLC, of Burlingame, California, have filed suit in the United States Court of International Trade in New York City challenging the constitutionality of the statute under which President Trump...
Aluminium China 2018 showcases Asia’s thriving industry despite US tariffs
(Posted on 04/07/18)In the face of the US tariff storm, the Aluminium China 2018 exhibition and conference in Shanghai from 11-13 July, will provide China’s aluminium industry with its first global platform since the announcement to expand business into other world markets. In particular, the event, which will bring together some 500 exhibitors...
Petra Nova project highlights technical potential
(Posted on 27/06/18)According to Liam McHugh, World Coal Association Policy Manager, Petra Nova demonstrates technical potential, but that's just one side of the coin.The WCA is the global network for the coal industry. Formed of major international coal producers, it works to demonstrate and gain acceptance for the fundamental role coal plays in achieving...
Scrap handling growth in Amsterdam
(Posted on 27/06/18)The export of scrap from the port of Amsterdam is growing steadily. About 600,000 tons of scrap was exported in 2013 and by 2017 exports have increased to 1.6 million tons.Amsterdam based Maja stevedores plays a significant role in the handling of the export of steel scrap. The family run company, established in 1972, loaded 1.1...
WCA urges climate change action
(Posted on 27/06/18)The World Cement Association (WCA) has warned of the growing pressures on the global cement industry and urges leading players to act together on climate change and transition to a low carbon production.With new regulations coming into force in a growing number of countries, such as the extension of the CO2 trading scheme, cement...