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ENERGY PRICES
Gas trend March: The strait of a few kilometres has plunged the world into chaos / Supply shock dictates markets
 		07.04.2026
LOGISTICS
Apparent blockade: China, Russia, and one Greek shipowner move vessels through the Strait of Hormuz / Iran levies transit fees
 		02.04.2026
EUROPEAN ECONOMY
Iran war supercharges consumer costs / Are interest rates next?
 		01.04.2026
SWEDEN
More than 3 bn drinks containers returned / Deposit increase spurs consumers to use DRS
 		31.03.2026
LOGISTICS
Container freight rates remain subdued / Fuel for ships and aircrafts running short
 		27.03.2026
EUROPEAN ECONOMY
Mixed growth signals from large nations / German processor confidence plunges
 		26.03.2026
EU POLICY
Council summit ‘distracted' by war in Iran / Orbán stands his ground / LNG supplies upended by bombing / Modest progress on ETS reform
 		25.03.2026
PLASTICS MARKETS GERMANY
Launch of data collection for new plastics material flow map / Companies invited to participate
 		25.03.2026
LOGISTICS
Soaring diesel prices put inter-Europe goods transportation at risk / Sea freight rates also rise
 		20.03.2026
EUROPEAN ECONOMY
'Collapse' of German investor outlook – ZEW / European mood dims / Iran war sparks inflation, growth concerns
 		18.03.2026
LOGISTICS
War in Middle East grips maritime logistics / Freight rates surge / Forces majeures announced due to supply shortages
 		12.03.2026
AMCOR
Expansion in Italian flexibles plant to meet PPWR demand / Boosting output of recyclable high-barrier films
 		10.03.2026
PLASTICS MACHINERY GERMANY
VDMA reports 8% drop in export sales / Signs of bottoming out emerging
 		06.03.2026
LOGISTICS
Iran war throws global container shipping into chaos / Operators announce risk surcharges / Is a surge in freight rates looming?
 		05.03.2026
ESTONIA
EUR 100 mn chemical recycling plant cancelled / Prospects of beating EU reclaim targets grow uncertain / Smaller chemical project still in the pipeline
 		05.03.2026
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