POLYMER PRICES

North America February 2023: Feedstocks drive prices up for polypropylene and polystyrene / PVC rises due to exports / Tendency for surplus in all segments / March expected to be weak

LOGISTICS

Transport costs continue to rise / Ikea, other retailers enter shipping business / Talks on capping freight rates

LOGISTICS

In the eye of the storm: Why Ida and Walmart are causing container freight rates to skyrocket

PACKAGING AND SUSTAINABILITY

Brand owners lead the way in renewable packaging / Giants McDonalds and Amazon have a long way to go / Smaller firms offer innovative alternative solutions

KETER PLASTIC

New plant for outdoor products in New Mexico / USD 36m investment