Global Port Congestion Hits Record High Tightening Container Slot Capacity
Delayed containership capacity reduces spot market options and forces buyers to extend lead times by seven to ten days.
Late Peak Demand Divergence Splits Transpacific and Asia Europe Freight Rates
Sourcing teams face divergent route pricing as transpacific container spot rates rise while Asia Europe rates continue to drop
US Solar Cell Duty Determination Resets Renewable Sourcing Costs
The US final solar cell duty determination triggers immediate cash deposit rules, raising landed costs for utility scale panels.
New US Section 301 Tariffs Raise Southeast Asian Oleochemical Costs
New US Section 301 forced-labor tariffs of up to 12.5 percent are driving up Southeast Asian oleochemical import costs
China Ending Pesticide Export Rebates Drives up Agrochemical Sourcing Costs
China ending its nine percent export tax rebate will permanently raise floor prices for agrochemical active ingredients.