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Overcapacity to drive freight rates lower in 2027 / Surge in vessel orders, return to Suez Canal could strengthen EU shippers' bargaining position

23.10.2026 — By Somya Abrol — It’s no secret that Christmas is good for business, but what’s more important is what comes after – namely a possible reduction in transport costs in 2027. And what’s leading to it? Growing surplus of vessel capacity. Let us explain.The global container ship order book has reached...

23.10.2026 EUROPEAN CAR INDUSTRY  Sales up over 10% / EVs capture more than 75% of new registrations / Chinese suppliers enjoy big gains

22.10.2026 US RECYCLING  Senate bill brings mass balance to fore / Chemical recycling could be part of national regs / Time running out for passage?

22.10.2026 POLYURETHANE MARKET  Americas production declines in 2025 / Argentina hardest hit by currency fluctuations, supply issues / Weak demand plagues flexible foam market

21.10.2026 FAKUMA Thirtieth edition of German plastics trade fair comes to a close

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23.10.2026 EMS  Speciality products, price adjustments drive up turnover at Swiss PA producer

23.10.2026 POLINAS  BOPP specialist acquires 67% stake in Turkish packaging producer

23.10.2026 CYCLIZE Second chemical recycling pilot plant commissioned / Former Covestro exec-committee member Klaus Schäfer on board

22.10.2026 POLYMER PRICES  Polyurethane feedstocks October: Fewer imports trigger price rally, delays for TDI / Demand often remained below expectations / Trend set to continue in November

22.10.2026 PLASTIPAK  EUR 25 mn PET manufacturing facility opens in Italy

22.10.2026 UPM BIOCHEMICALS  Biorefinery starts production in Germany / New facility result of EUR 1.37 bn investment programme / Production ramp-up continues

22.10.2026 ALIPLAST  Italian plastics recycler opens new plant in Modena

22.10.2026 CONTITECH EU approves Lone Star takeover / EUR 4 bn deal expected to close by year-end

21.10.2026 INOVAN  German automotive supplier opens production facility in Czech Republic / Injection moulding operations expanded

21.10.2026 BIOBTX  EU Innovation Fund provides EUR 20.8 mn for Dutch aromatics recycling plant / Operations scheduled for mid-2028

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