Brace for Impact: Q4 Forecasts Spike in Prices Amid Surging Oil, Gas, and Freight Costs
As we transition into the final quarter of the year, a shift in the economic landscape is brewing, casting ripples of price escalations across various sectors. After a prolonged period of tranquility in the markets, signals of change are emerging as letters indicating price increases start to resurface, ending the respite that lasted for the […]
Breathing Room Granted: USTR Extends Section 301 China Tariff Exemptions
In a timely move, the U.S.Trade Representative (USTR) has given businesses a generous buffer by extending the Section 301 Tariff Exemption list all the way to the close of 2023. Beating the previous deadline of September 30th by a comfortable margin, this extension ensures a tariff-free horizon for the 301 list as we head into […]
Hurricane Season Unleashed: How to Steer Your Business Safely
The hurricane season has swung into action, presenting its customary flurry of activity. So far, it has tread lightly around vital hubs for the chemical industry, sparing them from its full power. However, it hasn’t shown the same mercy to other parts of the country, unleashing destruction in its wake. Recently, all eyes are on […]
EPA Mandates TRI Reporting for DINP Despite Limited Scientific Backing
On July 13th, 2023, the EPA finalized a rule adding DINP to the TRI Reporting requirements under the EPCRA and PPA acts. The ruling does not impact being able to use DINP in the United States, it is an inventory reporting requirement. Despite significant opposition from industry groups, regulatory bodies, producers, end-users, processors and more, […]
Yellow’s Unexpected Bankruptcy Creates Ripples in U.S. LTL Shipment Industry
Yellow, a stalwart in the U.S. LTL (less than truckload) transportation sector for nearly a century and responsible for 10-15% of the nation’s LTL capacity, has recently filed for bankruptcy, according to NBC. This decision, precipitated by persistent financial challenges and notwithstanding attempts at government assistance, has left a vacuum in its wake, with staff […]
