Global Supply Chains Squeezed as Chinese Port Congestion Reaches COVID-Era Peaks
Severe port congestion in Shanghai and Ningbo forces container ships to wait up to 12 days. Discover how weather backlogs and peak season demand drive delays.
Actualités du Marché & Logistique Globale
Global Nickel Market Update: LME Consolidates Near $17,200/MT as Indonesian Ore Squeeze Locks in NPI Cost Floor
LME nickel futures rebound to $17,193/MT as Indonesian ore grade drops to 1.43% Ni. Learn how NPI cost pressure near 1,160 RMB supports stainless steel pricing.
EU Enacts Historic Steel Import Regime: Mandatory ‘Melt and Pour’ Rules & 50% Out-of-Quota Tariffs Take Effect
The EU enacts Regulation 2026/1384, introducing a 50% out-of-quota tariff and mandatory « Melt and Pour » steel import origin reporting starting October 1, 2026.
Global Stainless Steel Market Shift: Tang Eng Matches August Price Hikes as LME Nickel Rebounds to $17,193/MT
Taiwan Tang Eng raises August 304 stainless steel prices by NT$1,500/t. Discover how LME nickel’s rebound to $17,193/MT and declining Indonesian ore grades are driving market trends.
The Indonesian Mining Quota Squeeze: Deep-Dive Analysis & Stainless Steel Market Impact
Indonesia’s 2026 nickel ore quota (RKAB) cap triggers a 75M-ton domestic deficit, forcing smelters to import Philippine ore and setting a high price floor for 304 and 316L stainless steel.
Turkey’s Ukinox to Invest $14 Million in Landmark Egypt Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink Facility
CAIRO, EGYPT — The global downstream stainless steel fabrication landscape is undergoing a major structural realignment. Turkey-based stainless steel kitchenware
Global Ocean Freight Market Turns ‘Red Hot’: Summer Rate Rally Defies Rising Vessel Capacity
KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN — International supply chains are locked in a highly volatile mid-summer gridlock. Driven by early peak-season container frontloading,
LME Nickel Prices Suffer 14% Monthly Drop in June 2026 Amid Easing Indonesian Supply Fears and Inventory Surges
LME nickel pricing enters a sharp 14% correction in June 2026, pulling futures to $16,395/MT. Discover how Indonesian quota changes and a massive 468k ton inventory overhang cooled the market.
Aperam June 2026 Alloy Surcharges Jump: 316L Stainless Steel Hits Record Highs
Aperam increases June 2026 stainless steel surcharges, pushing 316L to €4,056/t. Learn how European scrap shortages and the Weda Bay nickel mining halt drive global prices.
Goldman Sachs Revises 2026 Nickel Outlook Upward to $18,500/MT, Warning of Historic Indonesian Supply Contraction
Goldman Sachs lifts its 2026 average nickel price outlook to $18,500/MT, predicting the first Indonesian supply contraction in a decade due to quota cuts and sulfur shortages.
Market Alert: Global 316L Stainless Steel Prices Surge Amid Molybdenum Supply Crisis
KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN – High-end stainless steel markets are experiencing an unprecedented price rally this week. Driven by skyrocketing raw material
POSCO Announces Sharp Stainless Steel Price Hikes for April 2026 Amid Surging Input Costs
POSCO raises stainless steel prices for April 2026. Discover the impact of nickel costs, currency fluctuations, and global supply chain shifts on the steel market
