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GERMAN CHEMICALS INDUSTRY
Business confidence stuck at low level – ifo / Thin backlog remains a problem
 		29.02.2024
SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING
Only one in five consumers goes for reuse or refill option / Diverse approach required to change the tide
 		29.02.2024
EUROPEAN ECONOMY
Morale in German plastics industry deteriorates – ifo / Manufacturers voice further concerns / Brighter outlook for services in Germany, Europe
 		27.02.2024
RUSSIA
Two years of war: Rising prices for base polymers slow processor investments / Eastern turnaround in exports not up to expectations / Unrealistic plans for major petchem projects
 		26.02.2024
LOGISTICS
European Union launches naval mission for Red Sea protection / DB Schenker deal inches closer to completion
 		23.02.2024
FLEXIBLE PACKAGING
Polyethylene film prices trend higher / Biaxial-oriented materials move sideways / Demand remains muted
 		22.02.2024
EUROPEAN CAR INDUSTRY
New EU registrations rise 12% in January / EV sales rebound
 		22.02.2024
POLYAMIDE
Hikes for PA 6.6 on the horizon / Imported goods significantly more expensive
 		21.02.2024
TURKEY
Investments planned to boost domestic PP output / Projects due online from 2025 onwards
 		21.02.2024
ENERGY COSTS
European coal prices drop / HWWI commodity price index on downward trend
 		20.02.2024
PLASTICS PROCESSING GERMANY
Significant decline in turnover, volume last year / Only very muted expectations for 2024 / Many companies unable to pass on costs
 		19.02.2024
NATURAL GAS
US calls “temporary” halt to new LNG export terminals / Existing units to remain onstream / Energy department plans study on international climate impact of US gas
 		19.02.2024
COMPOSITE PACKAGING
Recyclability of fibre-based packaging with polymer barrier – Propakma study
 		19.02.2024
LOGISTICS
Transport costs down from East to West during Spring Festival celebrations / Proposal for net-zero shipping
 		16.02.2024
ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Registrations of battery- and electrically powered commercial vehicles soared last year / E-cars gain market share in China, Europe, US
 		16.02.2024
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