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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

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

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

Seeding the Market | Episode 096, September 2023
TheChemCo · Episode 096: September – Seeding the Market Summer is coming to a close, and all of the typical Q4 concerns, and then some,

Conversation with Cory Mullins | Episode 095
TheChemCo · Episode 095: Conversation with Cory Mullins Episode 095 is a conversation with TCC Sales & Product Manager Cory Mullins. Cory, based in Texas,

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

Pricing, Demand, Morale: Improving? | Episode 094, August 2023
TheChemCo · Episode 094: August – Pricing, Demand, Morale: Improving? August has brought about supply chain tightness, plant outages, freight capacity outages (15%!), and

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,

Notable Uptick in Materials & Fuels Prices: Key Factors to Consider
Recent market observations have identified a significant 10% escalation in Crude Oil prices over the past month, ABC reports. This development, a notable departure from

Prices…. increasing for Sept 2023?
For the first time in what seems like ages, prices on many commodities and raw materials are trending upwards to begin Q4. Global producer ALTIVIA

USTR China Section 301 Tariff Exclusions Expiring September 30th
The Section 301 Tariff Exclusions, which were extended in December 2022 and May 2023, are currently set to expire and be reinstated as a 25%

A Rising Tide: The Rebound of Ocean Freight Rates
Long-standing trends of sinking freight rates have appeared to run their course, particularly in the realm of ocean carriers. These once dwindling rates have seemingly

Dow Battles Flames & Supply Chain Fallout: FM Declared at Louisiana Unit
In the wake of a fire on July 16th, Dow has declared a force majeure on Ethylene Oxide (EO) at their Plaquemine, LA unit. The

Chemical Industry’s Q2 Reports: A Streak of Underwhelming Performance
As we venture into mid-July, the corporate landscape is abuzz with the disclosure of Q2 earnings results, Reuters reports. These financial fever charts offer a

Q3 2023 Preview with Kathy Hall | Episode 093, Lackluster Demand & Wide Supply
TheChemCo · Episode 093: Q3 2023 Preview with Kathy Hall – Lackluster Demand & Wide Supply Join Host Ben Sawicki for a discussion with Kathy

Mid-Summer Update | Episode 092, July 2023
TheChemCo · Episode 092: July – Mid-Summer Update “The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 092 | July 2023