PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT

Replacement of plastic packaging with alternatives would have adverse environmental impacts / Life cycle analysis of most common thermoplastics / ACC study

LOGISTICS

The Rhine river's water levels in Germany could drop again

PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS

PE: Sabic lifts force majeure on supply from Gelsenkirchen

PLASTICS RECYCLING

Taiwan restricting imports of plastics waste

LOGISTICS

Situation improves along Rhine river / More rainfall imminent / The Netherlands expects improved navigability to ARA region / Polymer production problems should ease

AMPACET

New range of conductive black masterbatches / First branch opened in Morocco

RESEARCH

Singapore scientists convert PET waste into aerogels / Customisable surface treatments

BASF

Launch of PPA compounds / Suitable for automotive parts

DSM

Thermoplastic copolyester for 3D printing

KURARAY

PVOH market leader launches filaments for 3D printing

LOGISTICS

Toll rates for trucks to increase in Germany from January 2019 / Low river levels add to freight transport problems

BASF

German group considers establishing own fleet / Shallow Rhine river is costing several million euros

MANAGEMENT

Overdue payments substantially impact businesses in Eastern Europe / Late payments growing in Turkey / Bankruptcy is main reason for uncollectable receivables / Atradius report

SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY

Waste feedstocks, product performance and digital tools offer opportunities for successful commercialisation of "green" materials / Lux Research report

MANAGEMENT

Payment duration rises to 63 days in Americas / Over 90% of respondents dealt with late payments / Half of invoices unpaid by due date / Atradius report